The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-05-21
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
COmmencement Costumes Bridal
Dresses-May Notes
of the FLoRIDIAN

Special Correspondence of the FLonIDIAN
From three to six successive capes of Goth
may complete tailor made gown, or if inl ie-
pendent, may be gay by reason of. contrasting
colors and finish of gilt basement nIerie or fringe
Velvet or Nelutlna III stylish colOrs is also in
much favor for caDes, and as both materials will
be largely worn in combination or at summer
resorts for entire dresses tie little capes " be
en suite or independent. G,lt can be used ir
completion. Lice or net capss are without end
and differing in minor details, are short in the
back, while some have long ends crossing in
front and fastened al the back Jet can be
richly inermixed with lace or net, and ribbon,
silk or pedu de sole as we'll. No medium lengths
appear, and Fashion takes d wide departure
from such small garments TO enveloping cloaks
OF lace Tor diessy wear or mphair 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 opportunity for trimming Of
" baby ribbon, run in frou f1vu slyle--a lead
ing idea, and one becoming more apparent every
day in both millinery and Costumes. This
season, moreover, delicate cOlOrs will sometimes
be chosen Tor commencement dresses or even
some figured materials. Shoes are low aud tan
colored or black, with tan hosiery TO match shoes
and black stockings, while in some
demand, are not especially fashionable Gloves,
are tan eolored grey or black (the latter in very
bad aste) and long, If the sleeves are short they
may be prettily tied at the top with baby ribbon
or If the sleeves are longer, wrinked MDusuue-
talre gloves are most stylish. All gloves are
now deiicately finished on the back
BRIDAL DRESSES
are usually made in combinations O! Scilienne,
satin, peau lie sole and b. ocade; crepe lsse plain
or embroidered being an acceptable garniture
though not Of course standing 80 well as fine
lace-always the first choice Princess and Dr.
rectoire designs are most appropriate, with long
train, but tor less expensive fabrics such as
China Grape or silk, the Empire outlines are pre-
ferred with much shorter train Tulle cut
smooth on the edges is still the regulation veil
and as of yore, attached by orange blossoms,
but fine lace is sometimes chosen by wealthy
brides, because more costly. Nothing, however,
can equal the soft, poetic fa1 of enveopng
tn le aud II 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 be worn. Hats of lace or net fully
trimmed with flowers or sometimes flower made
tOQues.
MAY NOTES.
"Maybells" is the pretty name given the fash
ionable perfume of to-day. The image Of
Springlike freshness and fragrance which il
brings up is more than realized by the perfume
itself, which is really a remarkable odor-more
delightful than any ever used. That it is fully
appreciated by those who have been fortunate
enough 10 buy it is shown by its enormous sale,
which am told exceeds by far any odor ever
distilled. In any case it, is well worth being
tried by those who know the value OF delicate
perfume as the adjunct and completion of a
fashionable toilet. 7''."
Independent waists are shown In such mum
bers as to outrival jerseys. Every variety of fab
ric is used, from thickesl TO thinnest and every
diversity of color and pattern.
There never has been such combinations of
color as now, since FIVE or six varieties in one
bonnet or costume are common. Bun 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 aifront to, the vision. Color is,
this season, an ennobling study
LUCY CARTER