The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-20
FASHIONS rAvoRs.

Garse ribbons are again 70 the 'front.' They
are shown entirely Of game, and also striped
with satin or velvet.
Among the novelties in queer chain pendants
Is . facsimile piano stool In gold, with IN en-
smsl top divided into squares BY pearls
English bridemaids viii wear gowns OF violet,
lilac and pale gray ct the Easter weddings bus
white, green and rose are more favored In this
country for spring weddings.
The newest brocades for bridal gowns have
faille grounds, styewn with satin figures, large
roses. leaves, thistles, and true-loveu' knots
being the designs most favored
The sleeves Of Easter bridal gowns are in many
cases made very long. wrinkled around the arm
like gloves, and extending over the arms. where
they mees short gloves OF white kid.
Stylish waists of black lace. to be worn with
various skirts. are made very full and striped
with ribbon Black surah waists have very fall
friiis OF lace put around the shoulders, and
pointed to the waist in froat
Among seasonsble articles In the jewelers.
line we note lace pins consisting OF violets with
diamond dewdrops. An especially pretty de-
sign was poppy IN shining red enamel, with a
diamond sparkling from lit petals
Very neat knockabouf suits for misses are
maze OF dark blue serge, with plain skirts, ana
jackets with shirts OF fancy cotton and maseu-
line looking ties. Others are OF homespun, with
sleeves, wais.coat and collar OF velveteen-
Many new foulard dresses have part OF the
bodices made Of cream or black guipure net or
embroidery. In some cases the leE-of- mutton
sleeves are transparent and in others they are
made over silk OF the color prevailing in the
foulard.
What il known o. the Nespolitan fisherman q
costume is q very neat and picturesque summer
costume for small boys. Ii consists of shirt and
short trousers Of blue serge, blue and white
striped vest, . tasselled cap and blue and white
netted sash.
Cloth is now used for bail gowns in combine
tion with such thin material q crepe de chine
or mousseiins de soie. The usual arrangement
is TO have the bodice and part OF the skirt OF
cloth. with front vest and sleeves Of the trans
parent material
The tulle wells worn by brides are made to
drape the figure moro amply. but are shorter
than heretofore Some Of them are in long scarf
shape, arranged to fall entirely at the back from
under half wreath of orange blossoms, and fas-
tened by jeweiled pins
An effective Easter gown Was OF turquoise
bue wool. wrought with small black polka dots.
The skirt is caught up AT the left side tc show q
petticoat of black twillei silk. The round bod
ice is gathered to . rounded yoke of black silk.
and the sleeves are also black
new apron of English design is known.as
the Medici. Its special feature, ss the name i'm
plies is high collar. which may also be turned
down. IL is very dressy little garment and is
usually made Of fine white sAmbric, with elab-
crate trimmings OF fancy striped bauste.
The short cloth cape seems to be the wrap
oi,eness chosen 10 wear with the spring gown,
q IL does not crush the fall sleeves now univef-
sally worn. Very effective onss are Of cream
white, light gray or beige, the edges OF the fail
double friis being buttonholed In scallors
Picturesque bridemaids' gowns are of soft
repped bengalines or creps de chine. made In
princesse style and butsoned IT the back With
these will be worn low-crowncd straw hats,
with shirred facings OF coiored crepe. and Trim
mings OF the crepe and garlands Of spring bios
SONS.
English msmmas are preparing summer frocks
for little girls OF xsphyrs OF single color with
darker borders. made up in Empire style. with
short waists the fullness OF the SKIRT falling
from two bands OF embroiders in washing
thread. The fall sleeves are also finished with
wristbands Of embroidery.
An exquisite tea gown OF soft white cash.
mere had the back widths left open to admit an
insz gtion OF silk of a delicate lilac shade. The
front was OF white lace over lilac silk, and the
long. Tight sleeves Of silk were partly covered
with lace, arranged over the tap OF the arm.
gathered up and then allowed to fall gracefully
each side of the train.