The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
commencement Costumes - Bridal
Dresses - May Notes.

From three to six successive capes of
cloth may complete tailor made gown
or II independent, may be gay by rea-
son OF contrasting colors and finish of
git passementerie or fringe. Velvet
or Velutina in stylish colOrs is also in
much favor for capes. and as both ma
terlals Will be largely worn in combi-
nation or at summer resorts, for entire
dresses, the little capes may be en-
suite or independent. Gilt can be used
in completion. Lace or net capes are
without end and differing in minor de.
tails, are short in the back, while some
have long ends crossing i'm front and
fastened at the back. Jet can be richly
lntermixed with lace or net, and ribbon,
silk or peau dc sole as well. No medi-
um lengths appear and fashion takes a
wide departure from such small gar
ments to envelOping cloaks of lace for
dressy wear or mohair tor travelling.
COMMENCEMENT COSTUMES
are chiefly of white wool, but thin
silks or net over silk IS I'm favor, espec.
tally the large meshed net because Civ
ing opportunity for trimming of ''baby
ribbon" run in trOu trON styie-a lead
ing idea and one becoming more ap-
parent every day in both millinery and
costumes. This season moreover del
icate cOlors will sometimes be chosen
for commencement dresses or even
some figured materials. Shoes are low
and tan colored or black, with tan no.
siery to match shoes, and black stock
ings, while in some demand, are not es-
pecially fashionable. Gloves are tan
colored, grey or black, (the latter in
very bad taste) and long, if the sleeves
are short they may be prettily tied
at the top with baby ribbon or if the
sleeves are longer, wrinkled Mousque-
taire gloves are most stylish. All
gloves are now delicately finished on
the back.
BRIDAL DRESSES
are usually made in combinations of
Sicilienne, satin, peau de sole and bro
cade; crepe lisse plain or embroidered
being an acceptable garniture, though
not of course standing so we'll as fine
lace-always the first choice. Princesse
and Directoire designs are most appro-
pirate, with long train, but for less ex
pensive fabrics such as China crepe or
silk, the Empire outlines are preferred,
with much shorter train. Tulle cut
smooth on the edges is still the
regulation veil and as of yore, at
tached by orange blossoms, but fine
lace is sometimes chosen by wealthy
brides, because more costly. Nothing
however can equal the soft, poetic fall
of enveloping tulle and it is therefore
by far the most frequent selection.
bridesmaids wear colors that group
well, and this season contrasts, such as
yellow, pink or green with white, are
popular. Short wells can be worn
Hats of lace or net fully trimmed with
flowers or sometimes flower made
toques.
MAY NOTES.
"Maybells" is the pretty name given
the fashionable perfume of to-day
The image of springlike freshness
and fragrance which it brings up is
more than realized by the perfume it.
self which is really remarkable odor
more delightful than any ever used
That it is fully appreciated by those
VINO have been fortunate enough TO
buy it is shown by its enormous sale
which | am told exceeds by far any
odor ever distilled. In any case it is
we'll worth being tried by those who
know the value of a delicate perfume
Ms the adjunct and completion of fash
ionable toilet
Independent waists are shown in
snch numbers as to outrival jerseys.
Every variety of fabric is used, from
thickest to thinnest, and every diversi.
ty of color and pattern.
There never has been such combina-
tions of color as now, since five or six
varieties in one bonnet or costume are
common. But the hues are SO truly
artistic that they blend in lovely fash
ION and no violent contrast arises: the
splendid reds coming in as all added
glory, rather than an sftront to the
vision. Color is this season, an enno-
bling study. Lucy CARTER.