The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-22
NEW YORK FASHION NOTES


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For ladies' underwear vests come In rib
bed isles, which are the cheapest. Next in
cost are the gOssamers, a little more than
double the price OF the Isle. Swiss ribbed
Isle and balbriggan are about the same in
price, but are more substantial than the
gossamer. Swiss ribbed silk vests are
sleeveless and low-necked. They come in
all colors. In tights Swiss ribbed black and
gray cashmere and Swiss ribbed black silk
come in all sizes, ankle lengths, the silk
costing little more than twice as much as
the cashmere. Swiss ribbed black silk, with
feet, are most costly. A good article can
be obtained for 81 So The demand is large,
indicating that many ladies wear them.
The demand has doubled within year.
Dust cloaks for cars and steamers are
assuming some fanciful and striking styles.
although most of them are quiet in tone,
color and shape. One Of the gayest is
almost as brilliant as an opera cloak. The
wearer Of il is the most conspicuous object
in the station and the car. Indeed its most
fitting accompaniment is a private car 1t
is of richest poppy red in soft surah silk.
The cloak is gathered at the yoke, In which
stripes Of gold aud passementerie alternate.
The shoulder frills are Of black satin trim
med with gold and lined with red.
variety of flowers are now beginning
TO appear on large hats. The flowers have
hitherto been numerous, and the conserve
tories and fields have been exhausted for
copies for the deft fingers Of manufacturers.
But there has been but one variety on each
hat. One lady would have all pansies, an
other displayed lilies of the valley, and O
third roses. Now the roses, lilies of the val
ley and pansies are found together on some
few hats worn by ladies who have heard Of
the Partisan fashion and have followed it.
In parasols black and plaid designs ara
carried with all costumes, but the most
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their gowns in shade as do their hats. IL
their hair matches also it is all the better.
White and gold parasols are the most ele-
giant. Those in black mounting on red
crepe are also striking. Tho parasols are
very large this season, and many larger
than umbrellas. Lace is much used on
them and the contrast Is attractive, such as
black lace on yellow or white lace on pink.
All summer goods have been so greatly
reduced in price that the late buyer Is able
to select handsome toilet out OF a shop
window for a very small sum of monaY.
Henrlettas have dropped one-fourth, sat-
teens have tumbled one-half, and India
silks about the same. All wool yacht
cloths are very cheap, and ladies are buying
them as additions to a wardrobe already
complete, just because they can be bad so
cheap.
Ladies' smoking jackets are in different
shades. black. blue and gray. The Innings
are In strong contrast, the lining of the
navy blue being in orange. A scarlet lin
ing sets of the black, while heliotrope looks
well with gray. The jackets are mostly
used in billiards, but some ladies In good
circles smoke with their husbands, not
often, however, with would-be husbands.
In outing cloths there are all manner OF
fanciful designs that are effectively used for
tea gowns, blazers and seashore attire.
They come in stripes, polka dots and Per-
sian effects. The colorings are exquisite.
All the delicate shades of blue are given
and all the brilliant tints up to brilliant
combinations in black and scarlet.
Gentlemen's negligee shirts come in
cheviots, Madras, French flannel. end pure
silks. The cheviots are genuine Scotch and
come in small checks and fine stripes.
These are cool dnd very cheap. The Madras
are as fine as India silk. The finish is
superior. OF French hannels, the variety
offered Is very large.
A handsome summer dress was of red
crepon. with polonaise and basque front.
The cuffs and vest we're of striped louisine
with flowers on a white ground and pink
stripes. The trimming was Of narrow
ribbon velvet Of darker shade of Bresil
red. The front of the skirt was slightly
draped.
The colors Of scarfs are exquisite and 40
quire an added beauty in the soft material.
Some have long silk fringes at the end.
Others are in large squares of India silk
crepe, embroidered and fringed. These are
folded and wore in Quaker style.
Cream-colored bengaline makes pretty
summer dress. The trimming is Of velvet
ribbon sewed with overlapping edges. The
front is embroidered IN sunhowers Of q
darker shade and the back is of plain cream
bengaline.
For yachting, boating, mountain climb
ing, OF walking in the country, pretty
costume is of white flannel with blue, with
shot border, cuffs, collar, binding, and sash,
ending with wooden balls OF blue flannel.
Suede and dogskin gloves come once more
with gauntlet cuffs. These are very handy
In riding, yachting or tennis, as che cuffs
protect the sleeves. These gloves stand
washing, being made Of leather that does
not shrink.
Large lace hats are trimmed with natural
flowers, the choicest of the conservatory.
The hats are left free Of artificial flowers in
order that place may be found for the
natural buds and blossoms.
Dainty scarfs are draped on the shoulders
and carried below the waist, crossing over
the breast. The prettiest and most elegant
are in very fine crepe de chine.
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