Evening journal., 1889-05-18
SPRING FASHIONS.

In the morning when out walking and
shopping, it is the fashion TO wear thick,
figured wells, but for smart occasions the
lightest smallest dotted ones are used
From the tip Of the nose they have
dropped to the point OF the chin. For
millinery purposes green is prime favor
lite. 1t was happy thought that dicta-
ted the dressing Of one window in pop
ular shop a few days ago entirely in
shades of delicate green artificial flowers,
for it led to a large sale Of the color and
commodity. Sprays of white lilac and
lilies Of the valley, guelder roses and
budding blossoms, all tinted pale green
watercress and maidenhair, grass and
dandelion, blow awaysn leaves Of all
kinds and creepers, were to be seen,
touched up here and there by black buts
terilies. Butterflies are speciality this
season.
Stripes and plaids are still marked
feature Of soft wooden goods. They are
seen among many of the spring suit
ings' imported for entire costumes, and
next to the bordered goods. are the favor.
lite designs for fabrics to be combined
with plain woolens. The Hungarian
stripes, introduced late in the autumn
are repeated in lighter aud more varied
colorings, though the stripes are wider.
These goods are in heavy cloths for
present use, and also appear in light
weights Of camel s-hair and English
serge for uses later on. They are made
up in elegant tailor style, with a coat en-
suite OF plain CLOTH made Of one shade
of the stripe or plaid and braided in the
shade of its alternating or contrasting
color This will form a popular demi.
season costume for travelling, shopping
and general use.
The Empire silk bodices are a fashion
which has taken quite generally. Some
of these lare prettily shocked. They
are three-quarters high, and are finished
with short pulled sleeves. They are both
useful and economical. Two, which
would not compare in price with the
value of new dress, will serve to wear
with and agreeably vary dress skirts
that but for such happy improvisation
would be declared past use. For those
who do not care TO wear even a three
quarter high bodice, the Empire corsage
can be made available II is easy to have
a chemisette with high neck and elbow
| sleeves Of transparent material, and this
slipped on before the silk bodice, makes
il suitable for the requirements Of mat.
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from the charming appearance Of tn,
bodice itself
The evening headdresses this year are
really exquisite, girls as well as married
women recognizing the finish given tc
full dress by suitable decoration worn
in the hair. The little Pompadour boW
are most fetching" but the prettiesi
arrangement is, perhaps, a half bandau
coming from one side Of the coils Of hair
on the crown and ending in a daintily
twisted bow above the middle Of the fore
head. Delicate and small as are these
pretty bindings for the hair, there is nc
end to the combinations Of color
and material used in them, and
the crafty blending of hues
and materials has been made a special
study. One charming trihe Of this order
is in pale green and maize, while another
interviewer wreath of Grape silk and
velvet has green, blue and tilleul blend
ing into the subtlest, most spring like
harmony of delicate tints Another
lovely little ornament has richer
mingling of color, and one would scarcely
have believed so much art could have
been expended on such trihe as is shown
in its mingling Of Eve or six tints Of
green, amber and old rose, deepened to
the warm brown of the chestnut which
is the lowest note Of this exquisite color
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