Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-05
LATEST FASHIONS.
BRIDAL APPAReL-THe GOWNS MADE
ELABORATE.
Walking Drcsses--zouavs and other Jack
ets-Loveiy Evening Gouns-An-
client English styles, &c.
lcorre.ponaenca Of m. Glchmoea Disvs.cn.l
Nrx Yonx, January 4. 1890.

NKw YoBx, January 4. 1880.
The subject OF bridal apparel IS always
appropriate. never out of place, for, wed
dings and wedding attire seem 70 have
perennial interest, especially for the femi-
nine half Of mankind.
White satin IL the basis of the marriage
gown this season as usual. In the making
and trimming of tho gown there rs, how,
ever. more elaboration nowadays than USED
20 be considered necessrv.. In compina-
tion with the plain satin awnite proosne )
used. Sometimes this consists OF grounu
of satin with silken flowers brocaded upon
it. but more often it is striped material.
alternately satin and MORE. with horal de-
signs. This forms the front OF the SKIRT,
md il also sometimes employed upon tue
bodice. The latter is high-necked. and ~
now sometimes made with tall standing
collar of satin. in medieval style a Ia Me-
dicI or IA Queen Elizabeth.
TRIMMING FOR WEDDING GOWNS.
They arc trimming wedding gowns with
pearl passementerie in way that IS Also Oh
the Olden time. The gown ls, OF course. ~
train. the train being always OF the iuil
length. and the gown itself Is draped WIN
lace. The vail is of tulle, unless the bride
chances to be in possession Of some real Old
point. in which case she is thrice-blest
among brides.
Not a few early weddings now are being
so arranged a. tOtallyto evade all the usuai
ponip and ceremony heretofore deemed
essential to the occasion. and the bride ap-
pears plainly attired in her "going-away ."
dress Ga very dainty and stylish travelling
gown it must be, thought, bonneted and
gloyed.
WALKING DRESSES.
Some Of the handsomest OF the winter
walking gowns are entirely OF velvet, rs
for instance. One recently seen WAS OF a
warm gray velvet, with inserted sleeves.
made quite fall. of russell brown, creating
a good color effect The basque was plain,
perfectly fitting and short, with an In
crovable fall OF lace upon the upper part.
The skirt, with broad front panel made
plain, fell away at the sides In narrow
nlaits The dress was sparinglv trimmed
with brown silk-braid passementerle.,
The Directoire cape OF many folds mas
subsidized into deeper garments OF only
two, and tins is ordinarily Of plush.
zoUAvE JACKETS.
in several novel variations. have taken a
new lease Of life and have become exceed;
ingly popular. They are being applied
with excellent eject on street costumes.
opening usually over full-gathered vests Of
light materials (such as surahh and these
vests are showing tendency 10 plaids and
stripes and fancy effects. The zouaye
Ia Ike; itself is often Of velvet. accom-
panied by tho prevalent full sleeves OF
velvet. which is OF course a modncntion
| OF the true zOuaye effect, but n very pretty
one.
BISCUITS AND JACKETS.
With many walking gowns, the cloth
skirt IA accompanied by basque of valvet
or plush, which, unless the weather be
severe. may be worn without any outer
/ garment.
/ have mentioned the Breton Jacket,
! believe. in my last lettCr, butt WISH 10 m
| form YOU OF particularly effective yaria
! ton which has been added to tins popular
morning wrap. The jacket - now thrown
omen. with a simulated rarelessn0Ss, the
/ ctices being really fastened back and iaceo
with silk. Inside appears Waistcoat la,''
something of a sham IN ia Way OF cOruu
/ roy Jr velvet
FOR EVENING GOWNS.
The variety OF light and airy drapinl
! fabrics las been already here remarked
| Il seems indeed tie chief anxiety connect
! ed with the seasons danclng-costumc nov
/ 10 Grape il. Often the greatest expense o
! the dress arises nom this one source, 10
| the new nets and gauZes and crcpes are eX
tensiyelv embroidered. The tabher to
tine front of tho skirt, embroidered, for in
stance. IN inflated pearls, Will cost IN tn
noighborhood Of @ hundred dollars. ran
tulle drapings, except perhaps for de0i
iout6 or very Young lady, are not seen, al
though nothing Is so truly tasteful an'
gracefully effective. The ball-gOwn OF tn,
( season is fairy robe fit only Tor Cloud
land.
ODDS AND ENDS.
The Bertha has returned among MS an'
is being made welcome sOlourner.
The modistes having exhibited 10 u
through several seasons the ecceutucltic
of the modes Of old France, We are now t.
have a glimpse Of ancient English styles
read in q magazine devoted to chronl
cling the passing whims of womankln'
that "coral is again fashionable :" HI
heavens f0refendl
Black is a sine g,id non Of all winter bon
nets. II appears IN every combination.
Tor morning attire at homo and ioI nj
ternOon reception costumes blue and Whit
seem recently TO be particularly popuia
as 10 is peculiarly happy combination;
The historic injunction Lay on, Mac
duff, ~ has ct last been listened TO, and W
arc leluged with plaids displaying no
thing but tho patterns of the Ihano o
Fife.
Coouettish little velvet hoods, delight
fully comfortable and eminenuy pictu
rescue. form Tho headgear OK many OF ia
wee generation. =. n. NJ
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