Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-21
THE FALL FASHIONS.
SUGGESTIONS SHOWING HOW The
NEW MODELS TEND.
In Millinery tho Sailor styles Prevail In
Hats-EarIy Fall Mantles-rhe Close
aud CIingIng skirt.
Correspondents. Of tn. Richmond Di,pstcn.'

NEW YORK, September 20, 1890.
Here are few suggestions for fall cos
tunes that will serve to show in what d.
rections the new models tend:
First, walking gown. II Is OF tan
cameps-hair cloth, with plain skirt,
a little fuller than they have been
wearing during the past spring and
summer, but having the same straight
simplicity of effect. Around the bottom
runs border of applique brading, con-
yentional running scroll design having
been chosen. The upper portion takes the
shape Of a coat-basque, long benind, rs
the prevailing fashion dictates, and open III
front. This coat has broad revers contlnu-
ing nearly TO the waist, faced with lawn
colored silk, covered with bralding little
darker: the sleeves are velvet IN shade OF
brown somewhat darker than the color OF
the cloth, and also ornamented with BRAID
ing some distance from the. shoulder.
These sleeves take the usual shape-that
is. they are quite full from the. shoulder TO
the elbow, but fit the arm closely from
thence 10 the wrist. The coat SHOWS be-
meath full vest of surah shirred up TO the
collar and down TO the waist, the surah
being kind of cape du lat in color.
HOUSE DRESS.
This is in heliotrope cashmere, trimmed
with darker shade Of velvet. This gown
exhibits a yoke effect. with gathered
front whose full folds draw to point at
the waist. over this is a kind of Zouave
jacket Of the velvet. The skirt is plain
and there is no drspery. the cloth falling
from the waist in five or SIX deep, graceful
folds.
A RECEPTION DRESS.
This is a Bernhardt design-something
adapted to tall and willOwy figure. The
material chosen is a figured toulard pre-
senting chaudron or copper tints, with pale
greens and pinks. Copper-colored velvet
enters INTO the combination. The gown IL
q Princesse mOdel-loose gathered waist.
one entire side of which, from beneath the
arm-hole being of the velvet. From this
insertion of velvet two bands arc drawn
across the front 10 the opposite side,
where bows or roSettes are placed. Sleeves
very full, indeed. with deep. close cuffs Of
velvet. Skirt falling IN long, graceful
folds.
THE HAT MODELS.
In millinery the great popularity of
"sailorn models in hats continue. One is
apparently bonueted for any occasion in
one Of these jaunty little creations, with
its little wisp of ribbon trimming.
Another hat shape of very frequent re-
production has q low crown, no brim to
speak Of behind, but great deal in front,
which extends forward in a long straight
point.
The nantes for the earlier fall season
are not very long; probably the later
shapes Will, however, be of sufficient d.
mensons 10 cover a multitude of sins. Ii
il noticeable that Jackets are not 10 be so
much worn this fall as they have hereto
fore been.
The mystery as to where the fashionable
dress-waist is drawn together and fastened
continues unsolyed.
CHARMING TEA GOWN.
Turquoise blue MORE and pale cream
orfDf dc chine were combined effectively in
one of the most charming tea gowns have
seen this season. The loose front. falling
in most graceful folds from the throat to
the edge of the gown, was of the crepe,
only confined by girdle Of ribbon at the
waist From the neck a kind Of cascade
of lace fell TO the girdle. The gown was
made with q rolling, standing collar. lined
with cream satin, and was en- train, the
back exhibiting the weilknow Vatican
plat.
NOT TO ESCAPE 1T.
From Paris we are again Informed that
we are not to escape tho close and clinging
skirt: that Princesse models, being emil
nently calculated 10 interpret this idea OF
skIn-tieht dress, will have unprecedented
popularity during the present season. Let
Us hope that Paris will not be followed in
this matter however, since these glove
fitting costumes are neither comfortable,
graceful, nor modest.
oTHFR FASHION MOTIFS.
The riding-habit Is matter OF special
interest Just now.
Black i 20 receive a large share of popu-
lar favor in the fall and winter fashions.
Crimson and ecru Is dainty cOmbina-
ton of colors that Is favored for dressy
toilets.
The taste in fall dress goods is plain.
The stripes and checks are very unob-
trusiye.
Feather bOas have again appeared among
the accessories Of full costumes.
Some very charming walking costumes
are all in white woollen goods.
Now is the season when tho Jaunty, sly
lish theatre Jacket reappears in Its bright
colorngs and dainty fabrics and bizarre
design.
Pale yellow will be one Of the foremost
among the evening colorings during the
approaching dancing season.
Jaunty English walking hats IN felt trim
very simply. usually with bow of velvet
and a smaller one Of satin ribbon. Some
times bird is added. but birds are not so
frequent as usual this fall. {. Ii. NJ.