Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-12
SUMMER FASHIONS,
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fcerreepoudence Of the Richmond pispasch.i
NEW York, May II, 1889.
Fmpire and Directoire modes seem
rather 20 increaee than diminish in use
and favor. They have become almost
universal, aud are applied even IN
making up the light sammer gowns.
The Dircctoire model now most IN
vogue has the broad triangular revers
attached 10 or forming part OF the vest,
instead of belonging 70 the jacket al
though they are still carried across the
front nearly TO tho shoulder seam on
eseh side.
some of tho new embroidered cash
mere robes are made up in yoke dresses
very prettily. The yoke is not deep,
but slightly pointed, and is made OF the
embroidered goods.
Snss's DRESS.
A xcrv neat model for q MISS dress is
s3eveloped from Empire-green Henrietta
cloth IN Directoire style. The body ends
M the WHIST, with broad belt OF dark
terra-cotts velvet ribbon fastened with q
silyer buckle. The upper part has the
invariable broad revers, which reach
down IN long points to tho waist. being
az the same terra~cotta velvet, braided.
Between these is a vest OF beige euIan,
laid IN narrow plaits The skirt Is tuii
and plain, gathered slightly TO the WAIST
without dfapery. II is finished by
hand OF velvet about the edge.
COMMENCEMENT GOWNS"
Speaking OF gowns for very young
yadies. COMMENCEMENT is not far OIL, and
tbe fair girl graduates are making pre-
parations already. Following the usual
custom, commencement~gow1s wln De
entirely in white The softer faoricS
are chosen, veilings. cropons, crepe de
chSpe. ,aousseline dc sole, and hne
csshmeres being among the favored
rnsterialsy and colored trimmings OF any
sort are ruled out. In tact. those gowns
are made on very simple lines indeed.
for commencement exercises 70 be held
in tho evening it is permissible to cut
The bodice hsif-low, and the sleeves to
the elbow. Some OF the short-walsted
Empire STYLES are very appropriate. with
their high-shoulder puffs, crossed or
drsped bodices, and full, loose skirts,
without drapery.
WEDDING DRESSES.
The ACCORDION skirt has made its way
into bridal attire. One OF the dalntlest
wedding dresses lately eeen was OF white
laaIe FraaoGise, and had side panels OF
crepe dc chine accordeon plated. These
panels were very narrow~and bordered
with Duchesse lace, arranged IN soft
.5abots down the sides.
A bridal gown worn by prominent
lady here lately showed the slight limo
walton OF q front panel of brocaded silk,
in which the blossoms were family pink
tinted.
HATS, ETC.
AHthe large hats nowadays are on wire
frames. They are much moro fancied than
straw this season. and are 80 trimmed
that the whole effect OF one OF these
hats may be described as transparent.
Lace and tulle, and similar gauzy faorlcs
compose the chief trimmings, with usu-
ally large knot of broeaded ribbon on
the front, at one side, and feathers or
fowers-the latter preferably-appled
uu coav0nne about the low crown.
HANDSOME WALKING DBRss.
One of the handsomest walking gowns
of the year, which will probably be worn
at the seaside, is in a light fine suede
camel's-hair goods. The style Is pure
Directoire q know the repetition of the
word is monotonous, but there is really
nothing else worn now, so it is In some
sort necessary. The reyers are OF light
tan cloth, braided, and the front OF the
coat TO the waist is OF the same,
having the conventional double-breast-
ed effect, with large buttons. At the
waist in front, the upper garment ends.
and the front panel OF the skirt begins.
This is OF the tan-cloth covered with
black Spanish lace beautifully and skill
fully draped. and reaching to the foot OF
the skirt, showing the scalloped edge of
the lace as a border There is also a
iobat OF lace in the "Incroyable style
falling from the throat down over the
front. The back is in plain coat style,
the same as the true Directoire garments
are invariably made.
TENNIS SILK, ETC.
A new twilled fabric for summer wear
Is called "tennis silk" 1t is wash
fabric, and will have many uses during
the heated season.
Short pelesines are once more in vogue,
having been revived in Paris. Short
wraps Of all kinds are the order. OF the
day.
The reign OF the orange blossom for
wedding adornment is not without COM
petition. Jessamine blossoms now are
occasionally worn for the couture.
Among the costly TRIES that go to
compose the ensemble OF one of our
fashionable young ladies' evening cos
tunes is fan of real point besprinkled
with small brilliants. The gems sparkle
as the fan is languidly waved to and fro,
and the effect is as charming as the
means TO At are costly.
The Hading veil has been gradually
sheIved among the multitude Of cod
fashions"
The high Marie Antoinette couture is
among the old French reviyals sought TO
be popularized, presumably in the in
teregts of the hsir-dressers. Q. II. NJ.