The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-17
FASHION NOTES.

The skirts of tulle dresses are made in
fan plisses. l...a
Black velvet ribbons, in all widths, are
much used to trim gowns of all colors.
Black India silks, with floral patterns
in rose color or bright yellow, are in high
favor. -g.:
The low toque without strings is the
favorite for morning and general wear In
the city.
Surah and India silks ore combined
with sateens, ginghams and other fine
cottons. .'.s .-.'
A French waist has the neck cut a lit
tie low and in square tabs, which Lie over
frills of lace. .-
Many bonnets are worn without strings
and there is thus an opportunity of show
ing scarfs and cravats.
Metal belts, gold and silver not ex-
cluded, are among the pleasing novelties
of the present moment. r. -.-
Stout women should avoid belts, horil
zontal rows of trimming and ornaments
tion at the top of sleeves.
Large flowers are used for flower bon
nets, and so few that the elaborate hair
dressing is not concealed by them.
Some of the new silken hosiery is
rather pronounced in color. Black and
dark-brown stockings lead, however.
The fashionable gowns of this season
are either extremely simple or very
elaborate. There is no middle course.
Hats are low-crowned and broad
brimmed. The brim may be perfectly
fiat or it may have a turn up at the side-,
Bonnets of colored tulle are lightly
puffed on gilded wires, and trimmed with
flowers held by small bows Of black vel
vet ribbon.
In spite of the fat of fashion that only
puffy sleeves are permissible many women
who have plump, pretty, arms cling to the
tight sleeve.
Insertions of black Chantilly lace, two
or three rows, are used to trim the
draperies of fine woolens in both pale
and bright colors. ....
For evening wear toilets are made up
in combinations of velvet and almost any
other material. In fact, velvet is feature
of the evening dress.
Figured India silks are used as garni-
lures upon faille and other heavy silks
The colors of the two materials should
harmonize rather than match.
Bonnets made to match the gown have
the long, oval crown covered with the
lighter fabric of the dress, the brim next
the face being covered with darker velvet
of becoming shade. i
Small rosettes of baby ribbon, fan
plaitings of lace, and Alsatian bows of
ribbon are the trimmings preferred for
bonnets which match the costume, and
all are arranged very low.
Pulled castings, run with ribbons Of
various widths, divide favor with gaug-
ings, smockings and bouiliones for
fashionable summer gowns OF null,
batiste and mousseline de chiffron.
Peculiar combinations of materials are
notable feature of the present time. As
an instance, India silk and ladies' cloth
are often united in a gown, the heavier
fabric being used for the accessories. a.
Bridal robes worn by widows abroad
are by no means so dull and quiet as
those seen here. The regulation gray
dress is used, but it is of so light tint
as to appear white in almost every light.
Sashes of black moire ribbon may be
worn with dresses of any color, even il
black is not used in any other portion of
the costume. Bindings of narrow moirs
ribbon are frequently used on the edges
of collars, cuffs, revers, etc.
Wealthy dowagers wear princesse
dresses of "oyster-shell" white satin
The dresses are draped with crepe de
Chine, also in ''oyster-shell" white-a
shade which has cleaning silvery cream
tint with no gray whatever In its re-
fections.
A number of pretty color combinations
are now obtained by the use OF black
with dazzling greens, glowing reds and
brilliant yellows. These gaudy colors
could not be worn alone or in any other
combination, but the black serves to set
them off and at the same time tone them
down so as not to be loud or vulgar. !;