Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-30
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

NEW COsTUMEs-sHoEs AND GLOvEs-EvEN-
ING DREssEs-CoATs AND wAIsTCoATs-l
TRIMMINGS.
From our Female Fashion Reporter.l IS
A decided effort is being made in the d.
rection of discomfort, since in what can
there be less comfort than skirt for out
door wear which does not clear the groundP
Yet this is what some modistes are endeav
oring to force partly by aid of round demi-
trains and partly by skirts elongated in a
point at the back. True, at Saratog
lady walks to the Springs in the same gown
which she has worn in an Administered
parlor or on carefully swept piazza, a nd
so at this special watering place and others
likewise where the dolce far niente is the
occupation of the day, one may readily en-
dure burden that in city life would be
come intolerable. Let US hope it may be
truly intolerable, yet, more than one sign
points to an era when free locomotion may
be trenched upon. The influence of the
"workIDg woman" is, however, being felt
more each year, and this if nothing else,
may put a check in the direction of COM
mon sense. Saratoga, however, is the
place for
PRETTY NONSENSE
that in right surroundings is after all per-
haps not nonsense but in accord with the
verdict which has made woman the beant1-
fer of existence. In the way of dress
accessory, nothing can be more coquettish
than the colored shoes to match the COS
tune which every day become more notice.
able as fashionable parties arrive. Some
charming morning dresses are of white
embroidered nainsook or null, and worn
with white ribbons, belt and white shoes,
are harmonious throughout and becoming
to fresh, youthful wearers. Shoes to match
pink, blue, gray or crimson gowns are
equally in order and give change from
the inevitable tan which was beginning to
be tiresome. Undressed kid is the material
used and there may be finish Of braid,
embroidery or buckles. Tan shoes with
gloves to match have not, however, lost
prestige and in gloves that are almost ex-
clusively of undressed kid, tan Or gray
lead, even when hosiery and shoes are quite
different. Some white shoes are stylishly
tipped and bound in black and in this case,
the stocking may be black, but as rule,
the shoe and stocking correspond in color.
Yet after all, the innate suitability of black
for foot wear, lenders it standard and al
ways more or less in vogue. For
EVENING WEAR
white or pale colored nets embroidered, are
exponents of much that is tasteful AID at
recent hop, one of the prettiest dresses
worn was of white net embroidered in pink
and crimson orchido. Fine grenadine over
silk is also growing in favor and one re-
Gently sent up by Lord s. Taylor for a
special private entertainment, was Of white
over old rose silk. The waist was round
and full and completed by belt of old
rose ribbon. The prominence of full round
waists for evening, is indeed quite remark
able and another evidence of the tendencies
toward simplicity in outline. Art draping
is another remarkable feature and what
may be accomplished by an original
modiste from breadth or more of straight
material is truly surprising and merits at
tention from the sculptor. Entire corsages
with portions of the skirt or perhaps some
fancifully outlined shoulder covering are
thus produced, the method ofputting on or
off and mode of fastening as we'll, being al
together mysterious. The freedom thus
resulting, gives rise to perpetual newness
or revival of old thought, an example in
this latter style being a front OF white
surah which was finished with very wide,
Aaring frill on one side, that recalled old
pictures of shirt fronts.
ANTIQUE COATS
called the Louis Quatorze, with waistcoat
and fluffy cravat are recent introduction.
A tasteful coat is of gray silk, heavy in
quality with vest of pink and gray brocade
and cravat bow of white silk null. The
waistcoat extends long below the waist,
slopes away in old style and is provided
with pockets; the coat being trimmed at
the cuffs with the brocade which appears
also in pocket flaps at the sides. Another
coat is of dark green satin with waistcoat
of pale blue brocade and as striking con.
trasts may be employed, one can see at a
glance what effective results may be OBJ
tanned. In the second example, the cravat
was of lace with lace to match on the edge
of the coat. The skirts worn with these
coats should be of light material so as TO
give additional contrast and comfort with
the present idea OF using diverse fabrics.
LEATHER TRIMMINGS
are probably with this design, put in juxta-
position to lace; sometimes alternating in
rows or appearing on bonnets of fine ma
terial. These "Buffalo Bill' garnitures, as
the French call them, can never become
general and are only mentioned as occa-
sional vagaries. Tucking as means of
trimming, is chronicled on the contrary as
an easy and almost universally applicable
finish. Garden party dresses of China silk,
have skirts literally covered with tucks to
within ten inches of the waist, sleeves and
corsage matching and there are examples
of deIt tuckings that hide what would be
inconvenient piecings in process of family
makings over. Thick material may also
be tucked with propriety and at times
doubtless with equally econom cal results.