Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS.


NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Commencement Costumes: Bridal Dresses:
May Notes.
From three to six successive capes of
cloth may complete tailor made gown
or if Independent, may be gay by reason
of contrasting colors and finish of gilt
passementerie or fringe. Velvet or
Velutina in stylish colors is also in
much favor for capes. and as both ma
terials will be largely worn in combina-
ton 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 in front and
fastened at the back. Jet can be richly
intermxed with lace or net, and ribbon,
silk or peau de boie as well. No medium
lengths appear and Fashion takes a
wide departure from such small gar
ments to enyeloping cloaks of lace for
dressy wear or mohair for travelling
COMMENCEMENT COSTUMES,
are chiefly of white wool, but thin silk
or net over silk is in favor especially
the large meshed net because giving
for trimming of "baby
ribbon" run in trou trou style lead
ing idea and one becoming more appar-
ent every day in both millinery and
costumes. This season moreover deli
cate colors will sometimes be chosen
for commencement dresses or even
some figured materials. Shoes are low
and tan colored or black. with tan
hosiery 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 can be prettily tied at
the top with baby ribbon or if the
sleeves are longer, wrinkIed 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, pedn 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. Frincesse
and DirOctoire designs are most appro-
pirate, with long train, but for less ex-
pensiVe fabrics such as China Grape or
silk, the Empire outlines are preferred,
with much shorter train. Tulle cut
smooth on the edges is still the regula
ton veil and as of yore, attached by
orange blossoms, but fine lace is some
times chosen by wealthy brides, because
more costly. Nothing however can
equal the soft poetic fall of enyeloping
tule 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 he 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 itself
which is really remarkable odor-
more delightful than any ever used.
That it is fully appreciated by those
who have been fortunate enough to buy
it is shown by its enormous sale which
am told exceeds any oder ever dis
titled. In any case it is we'll worth be-
ing tried by those who know the value
of delicate perfume as the ad-
junct and completion Of fashionable
toilet
Independent waists are shown in
such numbers as to outrival Jerseys.
Every variety Of fabric is used. from
thickest to thinnest, and every diversity
Of color and pattern.
There never has been such combina-
nations 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 fashion
and no violent contrast arises. The
splendid reds coming in as an added
glory, rather than an affront to the
vision. Color is this season an enob-
ling study. Lucy CARTER.