The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-13
THE STYLES FOR SPRING.
BLACK TEXTURES TO BE MUCH WORN.
Designs Resembling Umbrellas Tightly
sheathed-Dots and Sprigs of the Hag-
Like Hading Veil dust GO With
Winter.


been so popular that in black they have
been used either. alone OF with but a
slight mingling OF silk. The perfection to
which the Gfaille Franchise" has been
brought has encouraged women again to
Invest in plain black silk for entire
costumes. The new weave, 'all silk"
Bengaline, is one variety OF this fabric
whose wearing qualities have been
proved Black 'peau de sole" makes
handsome, durable gown, while ''6eur de
sole" and black armure are the appropri-
ate wesves for persons in mourning.
Black, brocades are again fashionable and
for spring will be shown in all the
patterns described in the colored brocades
for winter. Occasionally these brocades
will be used in combination with plain
silks, but always as accessories rather
than as the main portion OF the gown.
Many of the new black mohairs have
a border of Bengaline and gros-grain
silk at the side. The latest importations
of grenadines are especially noticeable
for richness of texture, many
of their elaborate escurial designs be-
ing outlined by heavy cords. These are
intended for combination with sewing
silk or plain grenadine, according to
fancy Then again plain black silk mus
lin will be made up with them. the soft
diaphanous stuff entering into the accor-
dion-plaited underskirt, which shows at
intervals between long, plain, or box
plated panels OF the figured grenadine.
Another pretty black material that will
be worn during the coming season is
-, oil n
arabesoues apparently chain stitched over
its entire surface. Again it has, length
wise, stripes OF corded or MORE ribbon,
wrought with pattern IN chain stitching,
and between the stripes more Of the same
fanciful ornamentation. Basket grena-
dimes striped with broad bands OF ,moire
are also shown, besides the plain iron
gTensdine that grows softer and more
silky in appearance every year.
Sixty-hve inch chantilly lace will be
largely used for summer dresses. All the
new empire designs appear IN this also.
There are big dots and stripes running up
in gradually diminishing widths until the
top is reached. Or slender vines in rows
cover the surface half yard from the
lower edge, which is turned up and hem
med. Whole dresses will be made of this
chantil Y net upon foundation OF thin
surah silk. For those who prefer some
thing more dressv, or who have a few
lengths OF grenanine, either the plain
meshed or small patterned armure,
handsome costume can be evolved from
combination OF the chanllly and the
grenadine. A lightly draped front oil
lace may have the grenadine in accordion
plated side panels, The back may be of
either material and hang in straight, I'M
broken lines from waist to hem. These
breadtbs may be gathered to the bodice or
20 in with the belt. In the latter case
the basque should have rounded point
at the back. The Tapped waist must
have full sleeves and an empire sash.
Another pretty and stylish garment that
will be made from the chantilly and
Spanish laces is the plated lace cloak in
connemara-shape. This cloak may be
fulled TO deep yoke of the same stuff or
of fine cut let. ANY gayly colored silk
constitutes an appropriate lining. These
Cloaks Will be worn summer evenings on
the piazza, at the seaside, or any out-of-
town resort. Another pretty trife calcu-
lated 70 provide against announcement
drauqhts is the small triple cape affected
by young women This is made OF fine
pliable broadcloth in cream white The
edges are left unhemmed and the largest
cape only is lined with silk OF yellow,
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collar Of velvet matches the lining, aud
broad ribbon bow holds it together at the
throat.
All designs shown for summer costumes
arepain and decidedly straight. A woman
does not look quite like a sheathed
umbrella IN some OF them, but she very
nearly does 50. Just a suggestion OF the
ugly tie-back dresses OF a few years ago
appears IN some OF the gowns, but this
Is produced by the perpendicular lines of
drspery rather than by any Interior pull
back arrangements With empire gowns
the length of the puff that adorns, or
forms an essential part OF the sleeve, de-
ponds on the width OF the sash. The
properly disposed puff should end Just at
the upper edge of the lOosely-folded belt.
Accordion-pl tied skirts will be very much
worn, and oftentimes they will be Dor
dered hall their width with contrasting
colors. Where this is the case, vest, col
lar and cuffs of the trimming color will
adOrn the bodice. With the casting aside
OF the heavy cloth gowns OF winter shir-
ring will be revived. This is particularly
applicable TO the thin summer silks. fou-
lards and dainty gauzes and muslins. Trim
tailor gowns OF Shetland twee or Irish
homespun will be worn for general prom
enade and shopping early in the spring
lnOe6Q, women are alreaQY providing
these for church wear during Lent. A
good English serge is also an excellent and
less expensive utility dress, and is likely
20 prove vastly becoming in a golden
brown or Princess OF Wales" blue The
latter color will he one OF the popular
shades OF the spring season. as il is unob-
trusive and may be attractivey relieved
with gold, cream, certain shades of red,
tan, ecru, and silver. Princess OF Wales"
blue will be shown in camePs hair, broad
cloth, and serge, and in the various fancy
silks or mixtures OF silk and WOOL
Low-crowned headgear will reign and
many Of the bonnets will be in close cot
tage shape, with fat trimming bows on
top. Large hats with wide poke brims
and prOfuse garniture OF laces and flowers
will be worn for dressy occasions in day
light. Dress bonnets have low, square
crowns, with brims cut short at the back
and spreading out broadly in front. Even
ing bonnets are on the capote order.
These will be pretty little compositions of
flowers and laces, light and airy, permit
ting indistinct glimpses OF the hair be-
meath. The big splashy dots and sprigs
that have covered the bag-like Hading
veil will melt away with the SHOWS of win
ter, and the veil of plain net will not only
cover the brim, but the face and the entire
hat. 1t will be made OF large square OF