Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-05
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
FROM THE "RECORD-UNI0N'S"
FASHION CORRESPONDENT.
A Chapter on Commencement Dresses
Wedding Understanding styles
in Millinery = June Notes.
NEW YoRK, MAY 81, 1856.

New York, May 81, 1856.
Young ladies, however learned, are sup
posed to be whitesouled, and therefore ]
presume is white accepted as the regulation
comRencementd dress Some of the prettiest
now being made up are Of null or Main
sock, tucked perpendicularly throughout,
ard ribbon may be run in according to
fancy More or less, in uniform color or
contrasting, and while bright additions
obtain sometimes, yet almost always the
choice is made of delicate shade or white.
Ribbon bows finish, but on these gradu-
ating dresses there should never be pro-
fusion of any kind A combination of
tucks of embroidery comes not amiss.
Embroidery is leading feature, in the
inevitable fiounces, with patterns in grada-
tons. Again, it is woven in stripes or
insertions are let in with similar effect.
Hem-stitched lawns, with the work running
in checks or stripes is pretty and IN more
questionable taste are lace dresses over
white or pale colored silk or i'll combina
ton Herewith Neeks are usually high,
elbow sleeves and long gloves, occasionally
white, but oftener tan or gray or silk mitts
to match ribbons. Black slippers or New
port tie with black hosiery. While on the
subject of girls, let me put in a word as to
the growing use of misses corsets having
coiled-wire elastic sections at the sides
Too much cannot be asserted in praise of
them, as they give support without COM
preston, and that they are in such demand
is proof of real progress. Every mother
Al. .Tl l. a a.1.ta
should try them. Since East-r, we have
had
4 SUCCESSION OF WEDDINGS.
Satin, gros grain, fail!e and some inter
mixture of China Grape have been the
chosen materials, made up of course in diff
ferent styles, in order to bring about indi
vidual adaptation, but with all, the pro-
longed train that seems Indispensable. OF
all trimmings, lace-point or duchesse-
takes precedence but the enormous popu-
larity of beads has affected bridal toilettes
which have glittered with the inevitable
sparkle, and the latest idea of outlining
edges of skirt drapery, corsages and sleeves
with a row of large beads, has induced such
finish as heading to fine lace. The long
draped styles of the present are much more
suitable to the dignity of a bridal dress
than the cut up ideas of few years ago,
and flowing over these heightened folds
the tulle veil falls with that poetry which
in appearance must invest what may really
be mercantile transaction. Attached by
white flowers of small or medium SIZE
often the orange blossom, but not neces-
sarily Bridesmaids are usually in demi-
trained colored dresses, and so selected as
to group prettily. A large part of Lent is
always taken up in the getting ready OF
bridal trousseau. Finery outrivals sack
/ 81, atrt,, ,ial
not presided over by Generals Beauregard
and Early, are entered upon with conf
dence that holders of Louisiana State lot
| terry tickets might initiate. Love paints in
roseate hues, and many go forward fear
| lesSly where Cupid leads who shrink from
| the dictatorship of tried and faithful warriors.
QUITE A STUDY
Are the little beaded wraps. Made entirely
! of beaded net and with seamless back, the
| breadth extends the entire width on either
side, and shows a straight piece let in the
| front Extra fullness is taken off on the
shoulders and a beaded fringe finishes the
lower edge. The popularity of jet and
! colored beads is likewise bringing plain
materials to the front. Manifestly, the
effect of an Independent ornament is better
! on plain surface than a figured one, and
| there is great style in little wrap of plain
| beaded figures. Sleeves of beaded net are
combined with plain back, but the more
inconveniently loaded down with beads the
dearer is any garment to woman's long
suffering heart The large beaded orna
ment placed IN the center of the back
binders her from ever leaning anywhere
for support, but she sits bolt upright and
is pleased to do it. A wide gulf stretches
between these little wee-wee fancy wraps
and the all-enveloping Newmarket or Rag
Ian, but Fashion clears it at bound and
allows of nothing intermediate. The lat
ter STYLES are wonderfully comfortable
and practical permitting the wear
ing of an old skirt and thus admirably
adapted for travelling. Of course, there are
Jackets without number-without end |
was about to say, but they have ends,
though of the shortest and are relegated to
the youthful.
MILLINERY ORNAMENTS
Are quite as striking, though in a different
way, as buttons. Notably the pins and
daggers of whangee root used for paraSol
handles. Twisted Enthusiastically, they are
mounted in metal and with scorched and
notified spots, have unique appearance.
Both bamboo and walnut also simulate
weapons of war and are mounted in like
manner the latter having, at times, carved
handles. Oxidized metal is very popular
in millinery, even as headings, but once
having touched upon beads, the vision of
the fashion writer-who after all is human,
wanders confusedly among jet smoked
pearl, amber and glass-the last shown in
| all colors, and often so placed as to flash
| irridescence. The universally OF the high
trimming placed in front of capotes is cell
tainly monotonous, and there are indica-
tons of trimming placed lower and
feathers around. But against the high
crowns of young ladies' hats gay and huge
topknots more suitably repose. There the
flowers are very abundant and often very
bright, but ribbon loops are frequently
mixed or form the sole trimming, but at
all events the young are not happy with
out something striking. As an exception
the would-be dude ignores flowers and
contents herself with few high loops and
| wing or two.
JUNE NOTES.
But the last special pride of the young
lady dude is chemisette of plain, colored
striped linen with upright white linen
collar and small masculine white lawn tie.
| Colored cuffs. The dude tie" is larger
and folde.i over, with scarf pin thrust in
Some froi's are white, but these striped
colored ones are killing. Tailor-made
wool costume...... Watered silk is in once
| more, and will be very noticeable at sum-
mer resorts. 1t combines effectively with
| fine cashmere, and stylish costume worn
recently was Of very dark blue cashmere
combine' with plaid foulard and MORE
sash. Tbese cashmere and foulard costumes
are quite a feature. Another revival is
the Spanish lace scarf tied about the neck,
and this is the more singular, as Spanish
lace, except guipure, is not very stylish.
RosALINp MAY.
TN IAUN DUIIJn