Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-05-01

SUMNER NOyELTIEs-STYLES II MAKING
/ NoTEs-ANswERs TO CORRESPONDENTS
Silk Jersey waists N delicate OPEN
work are shown for evening wear with
skirts Of light fabric.
White silk woven in silver stripes, is
q beautiful material and has an admir-
ably refined appearance when garni-
tured by white flowers. A lovely cos
tune worn at the Italian Opera. was Of
the fable Just mentioned and was
trimmed with pink lilacs
Riding habits are still cut with skirts
TOO short for a graceful effect and there
is no change Of a dark, plain cloth for
material which is usually made up with
position back waists and skirts gored
close to the hgure 4 minority Of
habits are trimmed with touch Of gold
braid and the jacket opens over waist
coat The skirt front, collar and tie
are altogether manliKe, but the Tyro-
lese hat is less so.
:" L." II is not obligatory for
style. that the bonnet should match the
dress, but such correspondence is always
in good taste.
Fan plaitings are still inserted in
skirts and one which may serve as a
model for an enquiring correspondent
shows The front and sides slashed to the
belt. with accordion plaitings let in.
Black togues without trace Of color
are stylishly worn with colored dresses.
Beaded and spangled nets and gauzes
are being made up for summer resorts,
in genuine CLASSIC style, the underdress
Of silk however, preventing too great
clnging to the form.
Independent waists are as popular rs
ever and many are reproductions of last
year, outlines. But genuine waistcosts
with shirt fronts. standing collar and
masculine tie are the especial rage. the
window Of leading store lately having
six in row displayed on forms. with
completion on each, of natty little
cloth jacket. The waistcoats are pre-.
ferably OF brocade in small patterns of
dots or sprays.
Mrs. f. . Vandyke embroideries
in white are stylish trimming for either
Bingham o. satlne.
+ Shoes are still ID gray or tan to match
gloves but black Is in better taste and
may be made dressy by silver buckles
or beads 70 lady who wishes an
opinion on shoe dressing, the reply is
decidedly in favor Of Buttons Raven
Gloss, because the finish it gives is soft
and natural while other dressings crack
the leather and render it hard Some
dealers from interested motives, may be
inclined to substitute other dressings,
but the preservative qualities Of Raven
Gloss should recommend II to all those
who have a Just regard to the durability
of their foot wear
Easter millinery has developed into
prominence the togue either encircled
by flowers or composed entirely Of them
A distinguished togue worn the other
day by the Duchess of Marlborough. |
was made in black lace with wreath
OF Parma yiolets. Broad brimmed shade
hats are rendered peculiar by having
the crowns cut out and replaced by 4
putting of velvet showing a small circle
Of the original straw in the centre.
Lighter material such as nets and games
will later on take the place of velvet but
the latter fabric is extensively used in
summer millinery, not only in material,
but in ribbon and flowers.
Commencement dresses are being
made up in classic styles showing drap-
cries that fall loosely in front in a
pephun like point. Varieties of soft
wool are fayorite materials and Greek
key bordering in gilt or silver appears
on the skirt and full sleeves Akin to
the above, are Academic gowns or as
they are also called, surplice dresses,
because the upper garment resembles
that worn by choristers. Empire dresses
however remain in vogue but have not
the advantage of so great novelty. Evil
IDENTIFY the way is being prepared for
general revival of the classic.
Lucy CARTER.
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