The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-05-02
REviEw or FASHIONS.
Details In which Summer Stylcs Dins
frnm Chn4e OF Last Winter.

Details In which Summer Styles Diner
from Those Of Last Winter.
II il In details rather than in strik-
ingly novel effects that the fashions
for the ensuing season differ from those
OF the past winter. The all-important
question, is it becoming?' being sat
isfactorily settled according to the
taste Of the prospective wearer (and
parenthctically it may be remarked.
individual taste does not always accord
with recognized artistic tencts). the
style may be adopted fearlessly, and
the tasteful designer Of a graceful nov
city or the ingenious adapter OF pop
ular model will have plenty Of follow
ers.
The majority OF tho seasons models
are exponcnts Of the '.infinitc variety"
Of which the Dircctoire and Empire
styles. are susceptible, and naturally
our centennial celebrations have
aroused interest in the fashions Of a
century ago; and the quaint simplicity
of some OF the summer models, with
their full waists, straight, full skirts,
and leg o o'-mutton sleeves, the broad
brimmcd hats and negligently tied
fichus. Is easily traced to the portraits
OF that period.
These simple styles are especially
becoming for youthful wearers. and
they lend themselves so readily to sum-
mer fabrics and practical as we'll as
drcssy uses. that there can be no ques-
tion about their universal popularity.
For those who from taste or necessity
eschcw this extreme simplicity, there
are all gradations Of claborateness,
contributed chiefly by the trimmings
Or unique arrangements Of combina-
tion materials, but, as rule, plain
ness, in outline at least. will be dis
tinguishing characteristic Of the sea-
sons styles; yet SO wide is the latitude
allowed for the exercise Of individual
taste. that dresses Of the past two sea-
sons. with slight notifications of the
draperies, will still be within the pale
of fashion.
In all the new models the length OF
the waist is perceptibly shorter, though
not unbecomingly SO, and with the
Empire corsage it is usually the high
arrangement OF the broad sash that i'm
parts the very short-waisted appear
ance. Basques are short over the hips,
and, unless the fronts open over a
separate vest, a moderately short point
is the preferred outline for the front,
while the back is a trifle longer, and
either in plain position shape, or
with the back pieces, and sometimes
the side-forms also, forming short,
pointed or shield-shaped tabs.
Round waists are especially popular
for all seasonable materials, sometimes
plain with applied draperies this,
usually. for the heavier and less pliablt
materials-while the variety Of shirret
and plated and tucked and honey
combed and full waists OF ever,
conceivable kind can not be
enumerated. Some. have the full ef
feet in the middle of the front and
back only; others have it all acros
| the front and back, either disposee
evenly or in clusters; others, again
have the shirring or tucking arranged
to give rounded or straight yoke Ct
feet; or tho fullness is massed in til,
shoulder seams, and the V-shapet
spaces left plain or filled in with en-
broidery or velvet or some fancy o
contrasting fabric; while the univer
sally becoming surplice waist is a
much favorite az ever.
Dress sleeves have more or less full
ness at the shoulders, sometimes onl,
sufficient to give a slightly high effect
while others are in genuine leg-o-mut
ton style. long, and quite close a
the wrists. and finished with broa,
frills of lace. A perfectly plain
close-fitting coat-sleeve is excep
tional; puff of greater or less deptf
is added at the top. perhaps another
at the elbow. and often narrow puff
or rather doubled frill, finishes tn
wrist; or there may be a pulled o
plain-pointed piece inserted at the top
extending halfway or quite to the el
bow. The bishop sleeve. with cui
OF greater or less depth. is a favorit
style for lightweight goods; and ther,
are numerous fancy styles with slash
ings that disclose an undersleeve
Sleeves, generally. possess an elemen
of comfort impossible with skin
tight coat sleeve, which was the de
spair OF the dressmaker. and a constan
source of Inconvenience, If not sui
fering, to the wearer.
Monthly.