St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-28

where the train and bodice are made of
IL the pettleoat Is sometimes made of
satin.
White corded silk. especially in the
favorite ivory tint, holds its prestige,
and few things are more beautiful. 1t
comes usually at s. and So yard i'll the
finest quality. Its rich look and SIM
pilcity, and its adaptability to heavy or
simple folds, makes it one of the most
favored of bridal materials. MORE silk.
of course, can be worn, but it is not
nearly so popular as it was.
Most of the handsome bridal dresses
that are being made are cut in one piece
from the neck to the end of the train,
that is to say there is no break at the
waist and from the shoulders to the last
giImmering inch of the rounded train
there is one unbroken surface fitted
into the figure without a cut. The
trains are moderately long, but depend
OF course on the height of the wearer.
The bodlces are pointed in front,
generally high in the neck, after
the French fashion and with
long sleeves Sometimes they are
cut N-shape back and front. and with
the sleeves reaching only to the elbow.
One or two of the bridal dresses to be
seen at coming weddings will have
touch of the Empire style, with short
waists, big pulled sleeves and sashes at
the side. This style usually requires q
short veil. A charming bridal gown.
now being made, is of brocade train and
bodice and satin petticoat, covered with
rich Brussels lace, caught up with
sprays of orange blossoms. The long tulle
veil will be fastened to the hair by
spray of orange blossoms. OF course
there are shoes, handkerchief and
everything TO match. Another is of
| rich white corded silk. the front of the
skirt cut around the bottom in Wall-of-
Troy designs over a full tuile ruche.
This is all silk and has no lace trim
| ming. A very long tulle veil envelops
the figure.
Numerous trousseaux are being made
for early brides, each Of which usually
includes one travelling gown, made of
| fine serge or mohair, or q shepherds
plaid: black net for special occasions:
| two or three India silks; a striking or
picturesque dress for driving and few
odd ginghams.
| The dress of the bridesmaid is nova
| days even more picturesque than the
| bride, and admits of greater latitude.
| White striped gauZes. trimmed with
Ni4lS OettIli 1lbOO1is 10 I(ltOlllC
| terial. AT some of the weddings there
will doubtless be variety, the brides
maids dressing alike in pairs, but it is
| said the latest fancy favorS are having
| all the bridesmaids dressed alike. These
! dresses are often made with belts, and
| some will be worn with elbow sleeves.
| At the latest English weddings gray
| cloth dresses, trimmed with white MORE,
| have been worn by some OF the brides
maids. AT coming wedding the brides
/ maids will wear sashes, every two of a
! different color.
| The bridesmaids hat is an important
feature. for almost all the fashionable
| bridesmaids wear hats now. The
Louis XIV. cooked hat, three-cornered,
| is the very latest and is intensely dressy
| and picturesque. They are best worn
with q peak IN front and crumpled
up behind, are made of reseda
straw and look lovely lined
with myrtle green velvet, trimmed
with white MORE bow and adorned
| with lilies of the valley. T0ques also
continue in favor and look very coquet-
fish. Made of velvet and trimmed with
| pale pink ribbon set at the back of the
! crown and tying lot of pink anemones
that fall over in front. it would be hard
to find prettier headgear for pretty
! bridesmaid.