The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-18

fines the figure in the back. but is loose and
long in front and it is horered all around, up
the sides and in the neck. with full rufes OF
the lace. Those lace yiSlteS are actually the
only made up" CONNECTIONS In the whole list
of wardrobe effects that is, seen on the eoun-
tors. which appear TO meet tho wants OF elderly
women. As rule they are ,unprovided nova
DAYS with anything especially adapted to their
wants or rather the demands OF their increas-
ing years. Most Of them seem to be uncon-
scious OF their wrinkles and gray hair, their
dimmod eyes 4nd failing powers OF pleasing;
Ihey wear Tor tho most part lust rs smart and
youthful chic and gay, garments. hats and
b9nnetsi as their bankruptcies.
ished from the world OF fashion. Greatly i'm
proved in fit and finish. In decorative en-
brolderies. cords, brads. and cord tringes 1t Is
given q waistcont. or Euimpe, or plastron OF
waistcoat are ilumi hated with gold and silver
white. and OF tinted metal ones when it is
colored And it Is now worn not only for dressy
aternoon functions and cGremqni9ps noon and
amples Of these new light cloth summer, f@te
Countess Of Lauderdale's toilet worn lately at
the breaktas OF an Easter wedding In London.
broidered with silver. and with silver cords
laced oyer white and pale rose shot mousseline
&c chiffon 1abot and plastron waisteoat The
ened with silver: ono large rose and It's buds
are seen under the brim in front, The feathers
are white and rose shaded ostrich plumes.
The other gown, tho one on the left. Is OF
pale blue cloth. with embroideries OF gold or
bands Of yellow chamOis. The yoke and Medici
collar are OF royal purple yelvet, but the lining
q the collar IL OF blue satin. corded with gold.
The Countess of Lauderdale's. gown does not
trail in tho buck, but this gown does; Both
Kinds arc worn by women VINO know how TO
dress or who think thoy do. and both kinds are
made BY leading dressmHkers here and on the
other sido. AS yet the American woman pre-
fers tho gown which does not sweep the streets
Accordion plcated skirts and skirts which
are accord ion pleatod in front only, and others
that are plain in front and accordion pleated
in the back, arc still in favor
Both horizontal and vertical skirt trimmings
are seen on summer festival gowns. Those
skirts with deep vandykeS OF embroidery on
the bottom arc excessively popular.
Embroidered serge robes in all the new coll
orings and shades. arc bought eagerly by lady
shoppers who intend to wear them ut the sea-
side and In the mountains.
Powered and flower bordered silks are In
high favor. Tho designs on these are chiefly
blossoms. leaves. and sprays, rosebuds, snow
drops, yiolets. pansies, and daisies. all in their
natural color and size.
Lace or tulle covered pArRsols are the m ost
fashionable, These are given a Jewelled ring
to keep the cover in place, This Is fastened TO
gold chain beginning about half way down
tho handle. which is OF ivory. mother OF pearl,
coral or Its imitation. The top is capped
with gold and studied with the same jewels
that appear on the ring.
Black lace hats are very fashionable. They
are trimmed mostly with wreaths and chap
let's OF flowers. completely ensIrcling the crown