Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-15
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Sashes--Trayeling Backward

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Sashes-TravelinE Backward 10
Revolutionary Costumes.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journa
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug, BIT is time
the good old word troek were brought back
again, since the frock is evidently now
an important adjunct 10 existence. 1t is
moreover an inexpressible relief to the
brain, and eyes tired Of eternal convolu-
tions and involutions of bebustied cos
TIMES, rest gladly on the simple dress
with drapery falling in natural and often
nymph-like folds. Yet it is curious to
note how ingenuity may play even upon
the straight breadths gathered to belt.
Some are shirred TO different depths oil
around; across the front perhaps; at the
sidts, or on one side only. GRuging is o
feature; tuokings are brought in like
wise and according to fancy, one striking
method being to run them down upon the
hips with corset effect, but in this case
small pad and steel st the back is usually
worn because no one ought to wear such
tuckings except the Htout and they are
apt 20 be hollow at the back.
With nymph. like gowns, the sash be-
comes immediately OF supreme import
euoe. 1t is the feature OF the frock and
tied behind most frequently, gives inst
the fullness required, while by aid OF
different sashes, young lady may bring
about perpetual changes and TO not too
observant eyes appear to have a good
many more dresses than sha has in truth.
These full, straight hanging breadths are
confined TO light weight fabrics and worn
exclusively by young people; the popular
fall waist being very simple in cut, hgv
ing seam in the middle of tho back,
one at each side, and il OF the sans
material es the skirt, is generally worn
with the lower portion tackled in, bat
where it is Independent. the lower part is
worn outside. This effect Of course is
somewhat neglige and therefore seen In
the morning OF perhaps early afternoon
| ard confined to light weight goods, is in
| favor for young NATIONS only or girls.
When rich fabrics ars used, the skirt
is narrower. Tight fitting oorsnges appear
| Of course and inevitable panels or thin
drapery on the front o. sides of skirts are
seen; this last idea being quite pro.
\ rcuuced in evening costumes, where in
gauze, net or Isce, it gives lightness. A
dsep Hounce Of lace gathered, or of the
material is also finish to hesTy skirts
that would otherwise be too scsnt. The
belt is quite factor in dress and fcri.l
ing connecting link between fun, soft
empire sashes and severely out cor5agea
In basque style, is adopted by girls as s
change, bringing ont prettily u slender
form, or rendering the round waist poe
sible to somewhat older persons.
1t is evident, however, that fashion il
travelling EDWARDS, or more properly,
backwards; that the sash itself may b.
swept away and even the f8intest trace Of
hustle be obliterated. Extremists here
and there, already look a. il thoy had
stepped out o. old pictures, and tine de.
scription OF dress lately worn, will serve
10 oxernplify the statement inst made. The
material was all exquisite brocIde or olU
pattern and IN art colurg Of OLD rose and
olive, tbs general erect being dark
There was no combination OF fabric and
me bodies WAS very short ia the waist
Tow around this thsoAt and with full nut
ton log bteeves; tae plan banging skirt
0f equal length all around, being set on
fat plaita Oh the b2sk. very broad
collar and cuffs OF old Venetian point
gave finish and recalled CON pietaiy the
days of long ago. Nov aud then tor
OAe sees osess tnede wila iuli bodice Va
short "a to recall the days OF Josephine
and il is we'll 10 noto that where the frs
'yV cX'remiRia lesd, The majority after
time, must follow.