Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-19
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
NEW MATERIALs-sTYLEs OF MAKING
wRAPs-MILLINERY.

NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF MAKING
wRAPs-MILLINERY.
From our Female Fashion Reporter.]
Combinations are prominent in spring
and summer materials. Goods for general
wear continually show plain fabric that is
sold as complement to fancy weaves or
az in case of plaids, whether wool or cot
ton, very small checks are an offset to bold
patterns, Desired contrasts are frequent.
", however united in The one breadth, adj
ditionsl diversity being brought about by
the placing together Of different textures
and weaves as well. Among the last
named, lace effects are leading feature
and produced in open work, in applique
where rich figures rise quite above the sur.
face Or simulated open work done by
threads that intertwIne in lace designs
These lace-like patterns are usually in
contrasting colors and disposed in stripes
of greater or less width. Dress patterns of
fine cashmere and other high class woods
are exquisitely finished by deep
SILK LACE WORK
and embroidery united. the latter being
executed in varied colorings adapted to
floral depletion. All the coors indeed 10
such fine woods are chosen with care and
while producing sometimes much gayety
of tone, are far removed from loudness or
harsh contrast Heavy fringe is favorite
finish below the lace work and embroidery
and serves to bring about an even edge
Dots are likewise feature in new goods
and run the gamut from small conventional
ones to others which in greatest size attain
the dignity of spots since they are large az
q silver dollar aud may show small dots
within shaded surfaces Graduated spots
or perhaps more properly speaking, circular
figures give variety. Placed within stripes,
fancy dottings may relieve Stiffness and
even the large designs just mentioned may
diversity or lie between stripes with very
pronounced effect. Stripes in truth are al
most an
A.n-PREYAILING FEATURE
in materials; where floral patterns appear,
they constantly adorn or alternate with
perpetually recurring columns or where
stripes proper do not appear, the patterns
run lepgthwise. Bordered goods are
plentifully reproduced and large scarf
breadths as formerly, but newer arrange
ment of novelty weaves is in the mi jupe
stye, SO called because the fancy pattern
takes up half the breadth of double-width
material, leaving the remainder plain with
exception of q comparatively narrow border
Oh the other side, designed for trimming
eorsage and sleeves. These mi jupe dresses
are to be made for the most part Of plain
material, the peculiar design appearing on
the front breadth where it forms a deep
border. The lace and embroidery finished
woods previously mentioned are frequently
ia mi .jupe (half-skirt) style, and With
lovely ornamentation on the lower portion
of the front breadth, show corresponding
dopv1 on ha
A DISPLAY
Of such additions, upper side breadhs some
times open back from the waist line, but
however the drapery may be arranged, it
is always with view of bringing into re-
lief the mijupe breadth of which usually
one yard and half is sold with eight yards
of plain goods to match. Pointed corsages
and princesse outlines are noticeable in new
costumes ard bodices are still trimmed in
ways innumerable but with an evident
tendency towards draping around the
figure. A perfect fitting corset remains
obligatory however, and fashionable
modistes here are very partial to the
Thomson Glove-fitting Corset, because of
Its shapely outlines and adaptation to differ
ent figures which ensures comfort to the
wearer, since in all styles there are short,
medium and long. LaugdoD, Batcheller
& Co., the manufacturers of these cele-
. brated goods, have introduced the past
season a line of Glove fitting corsets made
of Italian cloth, fast black, trimmed with
new colors, but wealthy ladies also wear
elegant ones in crimson, blue, yellow or
gray. Equally well-shaped corsets are in
jean or coutil at moderate prices.
OUT DOOR GARMENTS.
The Connemara cloak is still leading
shape and comes in both dressy and ordina-
~ goods, among the latter, plaids being
conspicuous as to size and color. Mer-
chants say, however, that they will be worn.
Small wraps remain 10 various modihca.
tions of the mantilla shape with longer or
shorter ends and the most novel effects are
produced by applique of Independent fig.
ures of velvet. silk or passementerie on a
lace foundation which is sometimes placed
over colored silk lining. As may be i'm
agined, they are verv pretty, but cannot be
recommended as especially durable. Jack
cts for young ladies come in large numbers
and the REFER once more appears. Vests of
contrasting material and color also form
stylish additions to other jackets.
NEW MILLINERY
shows IAN unusual number Of black Milan
straws and fancy braids, the two frequently
In combination Turbans aud English
walking hats are seen in Milan straw but
by far the greater proportion of hats for
general wear are in shapes with brim mar
row at the back and projecting far in front
l. is in these last styles that SO many fancy
unitings appear and the brims likewise are
in much diversity as to detail. Bonnets in
fancy brsids are variously shaped capotes
and follow dress goods in coloring much
more closely than hats which are largely
black. Black as foundation is oblig tory
In truth since trimmings are often extreme
ly bright. A msj,rity OF ribbons come in
brilliant paids and material is at times
from the extraordinary size of plaids and
assemblage of colors, velvet being in both,
an important factor. Flowers are chiefly
small and in garland style will eacircle low
crowns or completely cover them as during
the winter season.
RosALIND MAY.