Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-12
FASHIONS FOR GIRLS.
STYLES FOR THOSE or FOURTEEN
AND FIFTEEN.
Something That "Filis che Bill IA
Coat-Head- Gear--sfnnfies OF
Turs--Notes
tcorre.Dondenc. Of the Ricnmond DisOatcn.I

CorresDondencs OF the hicnHouo oisDs'hs
Nrw Yonx. January IL. 1890.
The most trying age for girl to arrive
ct. go far as her attire Is concerned, Is tnat
period Of adolescence immediatciy sltei
she has entered her teens" one Is spout
a nliss.n not vet having attained the dig
nifty of "lady.b and modes areinyented for
her expressly.
Girls of fourteen and fifteen are, as their
maternal relatives early discover, difhcuit
to dress with entire appropriateness aud
taste. Directoire modes, being picturesque.
furnished while they lasted satisfactory
explanation of the problem. Empire fash
ions, adapted especially TO the hthe,
slender. young forms, were even PETER.
But these have passed Basque forms,
carefully shaped and closely ntted; are
plainly unsuitable TO the undeyeloped
figures of young girls. and they are rarely
seen on misses costumes. On the contrary
the loosest and fullest waists are designed,
and Zouaves or Figaros, worn over tul
vests. Moliere fronts. yokes, and spencer
waists are consequently the varieties
adopted for the younger generation.
SEEMS 70 FILL THE BILL.
To descend from geueralities, here is an
afternoon street-dress for q miss that
seems 20 gil the bill. 1t is g study in green;
and the materials are velvet, HENRIETTA
cloth. and surah. The waist includes
a stylishly-shaped zouave jacket, in
dark-green velvet. This IS ornamented
with handsome braid embroideries, APP
pliqued upon the edges. The loose
gathered vest worn beneath this Jack:
ct is of plaid surah. The plaid
is in several dark, neutral green shades,
mingling with soft reds. | do not know
what clan claims it for its insignia. but it
is q very pretty plaid with little OF the
outre, prominent effect of plaids IN general,
The front of the skirt. formed so as TO give
the impression of an entire pettlcoat, Is OF
the same. On either side square draperies
of the Henrietta cloth--reed-green-tall,
and the simple folds of the back drapery
are. of course. OF the same.
THBEE-QUARrER LENGTH COAT.
They show thrce-quarter length coat
form among the seasonable street-wraps
for girls of this age that is quite effective
in it's way. IL is kind of hybrid--neither
q jacket nor long wrap.
HEAD-GEAR.
As to misses head-gear. Large felts are
often chosen. They are of striking, pictu-
RESCUE shapes, with broad brims hared and
turned in the most eccentric forms, and
they require very slight trimming. A single
long plume, twisted artisslcally about the
low crown, or great knot OF tancy-colored
broad ribbon disposed upon the 'front.', or
at one side. will usually suffice. Then
tbero are dainty little round hats-tOgues
or turbans-that seem equally suitable to
ladies or misses.
cypress THEMSELVES STRONGLY.
Among other people who are expressing
themselves strongly upon the unnatural,
unreasonable mildness OF the weather, are
the frr-dealers. The present promised 70
be a most unusually prosperous year tor
them. After several years OF partial neglect
furs opened the winter boldly, and expe-
rlenced a food-tide of popularity. The
fur-men congratulated themselves. And
now, those who bought their flrs are una
bic to wear them, and those WHO intended
buying are prudently ebstaining, winch
has a very demoralizing effect upon tue
dealers.
SILK UNDERWEAR.
II would seem that the innovation intro
duced several seasons ago OF SIX under
wear was more one Of those transient
ebulltions Of whimsical fancy on the part
of lady fashion than permanent reform.
The most stylish iia7eris now Is not OF SIX ;
white underwear has resumed us place IN
the good graces of fashionable woman
L
ments now are fine batiste and sheer French
percale and dotted and striped null and
lawn. Very fine cambrics and linensar also
employed. The latter constitutes the Eng
Gsh idea Of dainty underwear, and 1t has
found considerable favor here. The Empire
modes when at their height wero intro
duced into Rare-ie by some ingenius de
sinner. and, albeit those fashions are pass
ing away in outward attire. their appro
priateness and dainty shapeliness have re-
iaincd them in the undergarments. va
lenciennes as usual IS the favored trimming
and bright-colored ribbons are added Oh
most of the fashionable garments.
NOTES.
New eastern ernbroideries. ascribed u
Bokhara. are Q recent edition to the lls
of Persian, Turkish, and Japanese orna
mentations which now rulein art work.
The boa has been reiegated TO the house
and is of lace instead OF fur.
Brocades ere introduced on all the sea
sons ball-rowns and evening dresses. show
ing tendency TO greater elegance Ill cere
mOnOus attire.
Warm grays and some shades verging or
slste are occasionally employed Tor stree
attire.
Braiding is very popular for the orna
mentatiOn of every kind Of street-dress.
The new brocades show many designs o
flowers in their natural hues. tho concep
tions being very unconventional aud th
colors reproduced with surprising truth
fitness.
Cats eyes are the particular jewels nov
in vogue.
Vivid reds are being introduced TO
street-wear. Red IS trying shade to mos
complexions, however, and should be nan
dIed with care. G. RI. NJ.