The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-11-18
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nate a. the happy medium IL IL erys-
talized into tao words - namely,
ssayoid extremes.
evening receptionSof every chaTae-
tey demand f1iI dress. The same Is
fr1,e Of the theatre. This season the
moot styIish material for dress suits Is
4 f;neIy-woyen diagonal. which II de-
siwned 10 fit the form closely and to
hold it, shape even more firmly than
the erstghiie popular broadcioth. The
latter viii still be worn, however;
especially by elderly and middle-aged
men. A. 10 the details Of the maze OIL
a dress suit considerable latitude Is
allowed. Many viii wear vests open
U-shaped, while others wiz affect
narrow cut. Dress coats faced all the
way 10 the edge Of the lapel are con-
sidered in best form. A straight
standing collar. or one with the ears
soasrely turned. is the style IN use by
the best dressers. To harmonic with
the embroidered shirt-fronts that have
come into Sudden popularity this fall.
a satin band bow may be worn. With
plain or plated boSons il IS deemed
proper TO wear none but white lawn
tie, Por ballroom wear a white vest
is allowable. Black silk vests of otto
man. mateIasse or MORE antique are
aI=o considered elegant, although per-
sons Of severe tastes look upon this
fad as an innovation. Dress trousers
are worn wider than formerly.
AVOID DIAMONDS AND IKwELRY.
The question OF having one, two or
three eyeiets in a dress shirt Is left TO
the option OF the wearer, although a
decided preference is shown for two.
Cuff should be of square cut, fastened
by link buttons. The custom OF
wearing iewelry with evening dress
has been severely criticised, but In
stead Of disappearing 1t has become
quite general. All agree. however, that
ii Is vulgar to display tiashy diamonds
or heavy gold chain. Fob chain. are
allowable, and the shirt studs. II three
or two are used, ought to be small and
made Of mother-of-pearl, plain gold or
enamel. Dress gloves should be of
pearl tint, with broad stitching on the
backs, either Of same color OF black,
ms fancy dictates. The only handker-
chiefs sanctioned by fashion are plain
white linen and pongee. A heavy cape
Inverness oyercoat Is still the fashion
able top dressing for an evening suit.
Crush hats are no longer thought cor
rect, the regulation black silk having
the preference. Either patent-leather
shoes or delicate calfskins, highly pol
ished, are in good use.
What dress shall New Yorker wear
at an evening ball, or theater party,
or dinner Z The general rule is to
adopt the full dress in all its details,
except where no ladies are present. and
then a little more freedom Is permitted.
For instance, at stag dinner black
tie or a cream satin may I've used IN
stead of the regulation white lawn,
without committing a serious sin
against propriety. Every invitation
dinner, whether at Delmosico's or at
q private house. Is considered formal
and requires evening dress. AT an in
formal dinner, which Is the result of
n mutual agreement between few
friends, Prince Albert or eutaway
coat is all right; in fact, little heed
need be paid 10 dress beyond those
general conditions of neatness and
taste required of gentlemen always.
POINTS OK WEDDINGS.
II is said that fashion Is offended at
weddings oftener than at any other
social gatherings. Atevening weddings
the dress suit must be invariably worn.
This Is Law OF etiquette that under
goes no variation. Plenty OF discre-
ton II granted, however. in regard TO
the costume 60 wear at day weddings.
When the nuptials are performed in
the afternoon, either at home or in
church, the men present are supposed
20 wear double breasted frock coat.
or at least a cutaway Fashionable
tailors say that the cutaway is rapidly
superseding the Prince Albert on all
sefni-dress occasions. This Is espec-
tally so in New York, the custom hay
ing not as vet taken 30 strong a foot
hold in other cities. Whichever
coat n worn IL should be black
Either the three-button or four-but-
ton GETAWAY is proper, the latter being
considered Il tFifle more dressy than
the former. The vest should be of
the same material rs the coat. The
most stylish trousers To wear az day
wedding this season are light cash
mere with small dark stripe or sub
dued check A four-in-hand scarf or
a well-made Teek. either in white. pale
blue or grayish shade, can he used
A delicate SnuiTcolored glove EN-
hraidered in self or in black will har-
monte with the popular craze for tan
shades now prevailing. \ scarf pin,
II not too loud. is in good form. A
standing dress collar Is the right style
90 wear and a silk hat Is proper. The
immediate participants in the we'd
ding ceremony may wear the same
costume as the male guests.
The most elegant taste can display
Itself az an afternoon reception. IL ~
the one occasion when a man can give
full vent to his love for dress without
provoking criticism. OF course vnl-
gar effects must be avoided. but a
wider range is offered To select from
both in the materials OF clothing and
in the matter OF furnishings. AZ pres
cnt the most stylish coat 10 wear.is a
dark cutaway. say OF yieuna cloth or
widewale diagonal The vest should
match the coat. but trousers cf any
pattern that l. not notseeably loud are
quite in forrs The wide pull scarf or
the Ascot share Is the preferred thing
in neckwear, although stylish faar-ln-
hands in light silk have an equal right
a. consideration. Fancy tints are not
al all objectionable in neckwear, and
tan gloves are all the 20. \ silk hat.
and on wet DAYS derby. and patent,
leather or caifskin shoes complete the
elegant outfit
WHAT suouLp ~ MORN AT fUNERAls.
IL has come to he matter az great
formall,v what clothes TO wear at a
funeral. The mourners well under
stand that they Shoald wear black
throughout. with grape 90 the hat. bat
the relation of tho attending friends ~
the occasion Is frequently overlooked.
The most experienced leaders OF styIe
are unanimous in requiring ali the at
tendauts al a funeral to don BLACK
clothes A diagonal or light corkscreN
coat and vest may be worn. with
trousers 90 match or in heavier mate
rial. BLACK kid gloves and a black
scarf, saw a grosgrain fosr-in>hand. are
indispensable. Il Is held preferable IL
wear no teNelYy. although a neat
searfpin is allowable.
Attending outdoor sports. such a.
baseball. tennis. yachting. bicycling OF
racing. a man can wear ANYTHING that
Is comfortable and in conformity with
accepted STYLES. JAunty ealcrs are not
in bad form al Iield sports. Startling
effects can he used there If anywhere.
Cheek suits, either eusaway or sack.
are perhaps the most picturesque and
tasteful Only derby bats should he
woFn. and taR-eotored shoes are nos
approved hy even the most critical
judges " desogum AT the race track
tidy business suit made tn rough.
faced goods is by all odds the best