Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-03-02
THE VERMONT PHd1NIX BRATTLEBORO 1888
THE HOUSEHOLD.
4 LOOK IHE1b.
what certain Members Of the PnmiIy
nrc Likeiy to Wear the Coming SEN
son' with Modes Of Trimming, Etc.

what certain Members Of the PnmiIy
nrc Likciy to Wear the Coming sen
ION, with Modes Of Trimming, Etc,
March always brings the first Fremont
/ tions Of the annual variations in styles, and
some glimpses Of the garments to come may
be given for the benefit Of those who like
to take time by the foreock in the matter
OF spring sewing. The Delineator says
Upon hasques there is an emphatic ap-
| prevail # the pointed front outline, aud at
| the back these garments will be made less
/ full and less elaborate than formerv-a
| concession to simplicity that promises
| wide popularity to waists of velvet and 9th
/ err rich materials for wear with contrasting
skirts
In the matter of skirt drapery, it is the
| figure rather than the taste that receives
| first consideration nowadays. There is the
| long, slightly -wrinkled front for short
stout figures, the high cross drapery for
those Of slender build, and the stylish un-
| draped skirt for those of medium proper
/ tions. A new design has a fan front with
out cross-drapery, except, perhaps a shap
ed girdle cut from some part of the dress
goods II will usually be developed in a
combination of thick fabrics of different
n
woven to resemble al-over braiding can
now he bought by the yard, and will often
be associated with plainly-woven materials
Of the same tint and texture. The back Of
the skirt may be handsomely draped, or its
ample fulness of breadths may hang with
out under-oops-a fashion much admired
just now.
Shoulder trimmings of braid, ribbon. pas
sementerie, or inserted shirriugs and plat.
iugs, are worn whenever they are found
| improving TO the figure.
Plaids, checks, stripes and damasst fab
rics, alone and in combination with plain
materials, are still popular, and will be
largely used for serviceabe gowns Of wool
or cotton
Belted blouses, with inserted yokes or
with tuckings that outline yokes will be
made up in cashmeres, washable Surahs,
cottons, etc, 70 accompany skirts of heavi-
er and darker goods, as well as for the up.
| per parts Of suits Their belts or pointed
girdles may he of the blouse fabric made
over curved stiff Innings, or Of ribbons,
| light or dark leather, metal links, ietted
velvet etc
An attempt is being made 10 increase the
length Of the walking skirt--indeed, there
are those who advocate skirt that almost
sweeps the ground. The success Of such an
! innovation however, is doubtful
The new spring jackets are of moderate
length, and those which are not tight fitting
conform to the outlines of the figure Mar
row braid will he applied upon them in ar
hesque. scroll, coral or geometrical designs
| Brown braid upon fawn, and black upon
blue, green or gray, are the favorite com
| binations of colors The newest shade for
| jackets is a reddish brown called mahogany.
and it is braided with its own or "A little
darker shade, or with black. Long coats
with bell sleeves will be made up in plaids
checks and light-textured notified cloths
and opportunity for charming color effects
will be found in the Innings of cape, bell
sleeves, etc.
For misses and girls, dresses and coats are
far more fanciful than last year, handsome
contrasts being produced between gay-hued
| Jokes, vests, etc, and skirts of sober tint
| Full waists will differ in color with their
skirts and parts of their sleeves Pinked
edges underlaid with contrasting shades
| pinked TO correspond will he popular and
! inexpensive mode of ornamentation A
long blouse Of plain or dotted flannel, with
plaid or striped skirt, makes pretty and
serviceable dress
Fashions for small girls are characterized
| by notable plainness of finish, wide hem
and four or five tucks being much used
! Feather stitching done with coarse floss
crewel or narrow ribbons threaded into
large eyed needles will decorate home dress
cs made of the sOft-textured woolens
The wide hat aud the deeper poke bon
net are conspiring to gain lirmer hold
upon fashionable admiration, and ribbons
will be their leading trimmings during the
early spring.