The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-24
Fashion FAvoRs.

ns6fefu Is already predlcting TIE revival OF
= yelois fashions in the coming season.
- are already being made abroad for
ss-.fa wear with close-ftting waists laid in
~ fnIl sleeves slsshed high on the shoulder.
r sointed van Dyke cuffs of rare old lace,
a s are familiar in portraits of Marie de
80 and the women of her time. The Direc-
~ eraxst and full ruche are almost all that
-ssin Of the Directoire styles. Soft cream
rs nieisines of sheer crepon. about four
- vide, cut In large saw-teeth on the edge
n fpued with border of gold or silver. are
a Is handsome watering place toilets of white
a This plated ruche lies fat around the
- and forms soft fall to the waist.
~ resurn Of old. fashioned lawns and mus
- 4 an established thing this summer. There
sheeF transparent dresses of muslin made up
- simplest style to be worn over elaborate
E.1srskfrfs and underwaisis of embroidery.
-. ara plajn colored muslins printed with
snhcrate bouquets or merely sprigged with
rrsrs Il Is the French fashion 70 make these
snred lawns over colored silk, introducing
r. velvet ribbon in darker shade for bows
y hops
noat woman should never wear o short
ucdue. A mantle of some soft material, sub
~ IN color, but light in texture. should be Sc
Md In preference TO ciose-htting coat or
Met The elongated folds Of the mantle lend
6moothness and undulating flow to the body.
= should never wear double skirts or tunics
! dresses with large. sprawling patterns, as
HI appear to detrsct from the height and
he the impression Of fullness and breadth.
Bleck stockings are most usually worn for
ming and with dark dresses; but for wear
IS dressy and light toilets there are all kinds
varieties of pretty stockings to match or
respond with the shade of the dress and
hes Some pretty pale yellow hose are en-
Ndered with honeysuckles, and lilac ones
|dh different colored flowers. Some also have
~ let in up the front. some in white, and 9TH
ID h black lace.
| Daintiness and freshness are the most desir-
1 = things 70 be attained in the warm weather,
In few cool ginghains, lawns or percales,
1ktth are comparatively inexpensive. with a
. ekanxc or two in the ribbon ornaments. will
re thu prettiest toilets A black net, lace or
&n1e gown Ii great addition TO the wardrobe;
~ worn over black will be found most use
e h0ugh celored SILK under-dres is more
lIe6ye.
~ chatelaine belt with its dangling accom-
aiments, Is no; becoming TO all figures, and.
6ides, there are some de .icate fabrics likely to
injured by contact with the metal: so COM
Funse has been Effected, and wide silver pin
lddss the pendant pencils, vinaigrettes, bon
- boxes, etc.
EsstY isille ribbons are chiefly made with q
"a slrlps IN the middle Of them, and q satin
lGrt of lighter shade of the same color as the
lion. Sometimes two colors are used and
>acs satin on black faille. or steel blue satin
ensyy blue failie ground, produce handsome
M
Hpuss waists and shirt waists Of striped per-
v, muslin with small figures, or linen lawns,
Rvuy popular to wear with any kind OF skirt,
~ have cool, clean appearance. Sometimes
~ waists are made OF India silk. foulsrd or
MT silk
eofses seem TO be revolving again to the
11s XIV. Eraightness and high bust. Each
nnen toe corset becomes still more q studied
Fsoa Of the dress, and the necessity for skill
nainieligence in fitting is more obvious
hn to silver jewelry. that set with pearls i'd
~ popular, and pretty necklaces of two rows
&ne pearls are the daintiest neckwear imagin-
a.
hs&ss OF lace, about an eighth of a yard
~ orlament the bottom OF dainty lawns;
ermes only one is used, sometimes two or
NE
we embroidered lawn is suitable church
~ f young ladies. Gold buttons could be
M With it but pearl are just as suitable.
Aude box-plaiting of folded tulle. forming q
nx Fuche. is a becoming gsrniture for wide
hnned straw hats
sad Is In favor; gold braid, gold passemen-
e sold lace ana gold embroidery are the IA
a1Rsarnitures.
'sset toques and turbans with full wreaths
nxers without foliage are liked by young
- hems and insertions are preferred 70
3 iOf the bottom of babies long dresses.
lae lAtcst cheviot shirts are In bold, hand
y back and white stripes.
sas high pulled sleeve and Medici collar are
= fashionable.