Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-15
MIDSUMMER STYLES.
LOVELY WATCHING CREATIONS IN
SCARLET, BLUE, AND WHITE.
Flowers That Bloom In Miliincry-sym'
phonics in Hats-Tho "swim" OF
Driving, walking, and Ira
yelling Dresses.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l


NEw YORK. June IA, 1890.
"A life on the ocean wave" Is one OF
those things ell of us crave Just now ana
few attain. However, for those who VIII
Ego down 70 the sea in ships "-whetner
frst-class steam yachts or twenty-elght-
foot cat-boats-a word or two anent nauu-
cal attire will be interesting. II notinstruc-
tive.
There are certain traditions about yacht
ing-gowns that. ike the unities of the
drama. should be preserved. Serge or
flannel must be the chief fabrics Tor sucn
costumes and heretofore the conventional
color was that particular shade OF blue at
tributed 10 the navy. Now, however, one
wears red and even yellow; nothing Is TOO
gay for yachting gown.
STYLES ARE PICTURESQUE.
Among those put forth by really emil
nent designer who has made MS reputa-
ton by his Yachting creations there IS one
very fetching model in scarlet serge ana
blue and white flannel. This IS made with
waist resembling an Albanian JscKet,
having, however. q rolling collar ana long
sleeves. The latter are slit from tho ell
rows down. and are ornamented Gas, in
deed, the entire front of the jacket ISL with
heavy gold braid. Beneath thisvery Jaunty
little jacket appears shirt OF PLAIN, SOFT,
white flannel of exquisite quality, fastened
with pearl buttons. and made with high,
close collar. The sleeves of this shirt are
long md full, appearing below the loose,
slit sleeves of the jacket. The SKIRT Is
plain and straight and narrow, following
the present fashion. Then about the waist
is drawn a broad sash of scarlet silk tied
gracefully below the waist, with broad,
fringed ends hanging down.
GAY NAUTICAL SUIT.
Another stylish suit made for young
lady of nautical proclivities was made with
gay blouse-waist and sash of red-and-
white-striped flannel, with dark-red flannel
skirt and white flannel vest. A few mono
chromatic suits are worn suits ell of white
flannel. with gold braiding; suits all OF
blue flannel. with embroidered anchors and
other emblems. As to accessories. head
gear consists Off trim, round tarpaulin ora
Tam-o' -Shanter OF silk matching the colors
Of the gown. For the feet. either low
rubber-soled canvas shoe or q very high
princess of Wales" laced boot. The
stockings conform in color to the prevail
ing color OF the dress. Sashes are fire.
quently worn.
cool COTTON GOWNS.
Percale is among tho seasons cotton
dress fabrics. and forms the basis OF many
charming. dainty. cool gowns that will go
10 the seashore or mountains and figure on
the piaZzas of the resort hotels. They come
in white or soft pale tnts-fGint green's,
ethereal blues. lightest OF plnks-wlth deli
cate tgurings upon their surfaces, wrought
IN brighter colors. Nainsooks we have
ALWAYS with us. They arc among the most
thoroughly satisfactory Of summer wash
fabrics and are distinctly popular this sea-
son. japanese cottons have achieved
vogue TINS year, also. The cotton dress IS
made with entire and refreshing SIM
plicity. It consists Of a belted waist, very
loose and cool. with wide, full sleeves, and
a plain skirt that may or may not show
hounce A touch of ribbon here and there
is all-sufiicient garnlture.
Wells that are stylish are of Russian tulle,
very light. thin, airy. and BETTING the sea-
son. Then there are the grain dc beduie
wells. wells Of black tulle with small
patches of black velvet to resemble the
court Of plaster patches that were once
worn for the purpose OF contrasting q
white complexion. Nothing can be much
more injurious to the eyes than ono OF
these wells.
FLORAL GARNITURE-
For summer millinery flowers are almost
the sole garnituro and the clever hOrtlCul-
turists Of artificial blossoms produce n va
riety that surely nature never had any
spcaling acquaintance with. For instance,
we h.ve blue roses and red daisies. Rho
dOdeldrOns. azaeas. and chrysanthemums
are among the favorite flowers for MILL
merry purposes. Nivldly colored orchid
blooms are much employed. Then We SEQ
NAM charming CONNECTIONS displaying
only the most humble of field flowers, dan
delions, wood violets, buttercups, and
daisies.
wIDE-BRriMED HATS.
Hats are large. We see many great leg
horn bats that get along with very litt,e
trimming. A large carriage hat among
number recently brought over was IN yell
low straw, the wide brim surrounded by
scarf of embroidered Crtpe hsSe. the design
being buttercups, while a wreath of Amo-
rican Beauty and Gidie de Dg0n roses
mingled was twisted about it. IN eftec-
tive black chip had a shirred facing of
black tulle beneath the turned up brlm.
II was trimmed with embroidered white
tulle and snowy ostrich tips. Garden hats
are delightful symphonies IN lace, tulle,
and flowers.
OTHER FASHION MOTIFS.
The shoulder-cape of the heated season
il OF black lace.
Handkerchiefs are embroidered in colors
with small floral designs, such as forget
me-not daisies, butter-cups, violets, &c.
IL is the day of coaching parties, 30 ono
must provide oneself with driving coat
to be entirely in the swim.
A single broad box-plait is the single
vanity allowed TO the skirt of the walking
costume. 1t forms the front of tho skirt
Kate Greenaway models are appearing
in some of the summer gowns adapted,
but easily TO be known. They are de-
liciously quaint and their simplicity ~
quite in line with tho prevailing idea.
The travelling dress of the year, which
will be also the going away gown for meny
June brides. must be of cheyiot. tweed or
homespun. and must be tailor-made with
all the simplicity and accuracy OF ut OF
riding-habit.
The evening slipper is made open in
ribbons. which are brought up and around
the ankles after the manner of the En-
pire sandal But this slipper Is by no
means a sandal. for it has the full Louis
Ounce heel. Z. II. NJ.