Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-23
WHAT THEY WEAR.
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 Willow green fs charming shada
 Very small tournuru ars the ordsr oe the day.
 Striking ayla and bright colors arc hked for viSiting and reception soilstz-
 Glace and shos taffstas are accepted ss .'standards.s pro tem.. for mantleA
 Collar, hracsletz, breteIlss and gariands of flowers are worn with evening toiletA
 Has gain in width all they lose in height Many picturesque models are trimmed with ribbon eight inches in width.
 Louis Xv mantiIlas, fastened behind at the whist, and coming down in front in two long lappets. either square or rounded, arc the rage
 White mohair, brocaded with flowers, is chosen for polonaiBes. to b. worn over skirts of plain mohair, trimmed with gold or silver braiding or gslloon
 To convert simple gown into dainty nsgiigee one has but to supplement e full front and graceful Wattsau back to achisve . very acme of classical eleg.ncA A perfect army of pearl, drab, brown; dark blne and regulation black Derby hats are on the tapis of masculine style. and they are nothing if not natty in shape-the hats, mean, not the mAScultnesi Solid colored wool gowns show single TOW of gros grain or velvet ribbon. one and one half inches wide, outlining the edges of the drsperies In stimulation of the eseivage border. which is one of many current csprices
 The latest novelty in the Ens of psrssols has e tiny watch set in the thick. wooden handle, the face of which shows on one side, and the chased silver disk may be loosened l A. <<~&< e <l-- -r~~I | ing of the watch.
 galines or faille Francaise, either in art or evening shades, may be chosen for brides maids' dressea The favorite hues arc terra cotsa, ciel, cream, apple green. old rose. reseds and light Gobefin blue. | The new opaline Is the most fascinating of all the white tints in vogue, entirely eclips- ing other varieties, ranging from milk to peach, and from canary color tc cream, as well as the primeval virgin white" which is trying to most complexionA | are the latest fad of fashion for geutlemen,s evening dress, and many fair fngers are busted in embroidering all sorts of dossy de- vices upon vests for lovers, husbands. fathers. brothers or lucky "Cousin Toms"
 Ladies addicted to sports find the ''Double | Ve" waist the most comfortable and shapely under bodice ever invented Tennis, boat | ing, yachting or other summer divertise- | ments are indulged with the utmost delight by ladies who give regulation 'tstays" the go by in its favor.
 Rich, heavy stuffs, full of textile character, are in favor for the plain, straight empire dresses Handsome brooches, richly brocaded satin stripes, shot silks, either in tahetas or Bengaline, and other materials of similar caliber, vie with each other in the formula tion of the classical frockA.
 Some exquisite costumes of flower striped silk in directoire style, are shown in New York. They are made with a straight, undraped polonaise tied at the waist front with ribbons and embellished with revers or long, deep shawl collars Below the poIon- aise the skirt hangs perfectly plain.
 A charming theatre wrap is of light terra cotta plush, with lining of light silk shot with pale rose color and sky blue The same silk form folds on the shoulders and lines the hood. Aribbon attached tc the inside of the waist holds the gathers in place, and silver clasp fastens the cloak on the bosom Bud green has swelled the list of eccentric greens brought to light by the opening of the season's sample booia This is simply the old cabbage green, but of course it 'stakes'' better under @ moro fanciful appellation than 1t would be likely to under its ancient cogno- men, which demonstrates the fact that there is great deal in 6 name after all