The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-06
FASHION FAvoRs.

he distinguishing feature of all dresses,
whether tailor-made or otherwise, is the plain
- Of the skirt. whose necessary plaits and
hilnes are arranged to lie as closely and plain
IN possible Tweed walking dresses have one
hge box plsit forming the entire front, with two
esallef ones on either side, the back being
scented 10 gathers or fiat box plaits. One of the
HHezs and smartest tkirts has one perfectly
pain width of cloth forming one side, and the
hnt In the semblance of an apron folded sim
w round the figure. and held up by two large
mtons placed just below the waist. little TO
y left The rest OF the skirt falls in full folds.
I'D the bodice, like all bodices, is cut to show
nal AID mannish cravat. A very dressy gray
Med, recently designed, has zouave fronts aud
Empire band OF lead gray velvet edged with
nne peculiar and effective passementerie In
Waizeo silver. The sleeves were put in high
q the shoulder. and buttoned from the wrist
Upward with tiny antique silver buttons.
ne fashion of mingling two different mate
mh 10 dresses again prevails.t to the satisfaction
nriiiy women, VINO combine the remnants
aiso old gowns.in one so fresh and chic that it
.seelses evea their dearest friend aud gossip
mo believing 1t is just from the mantua-mak-
Ine chief manifestation of this style is in
neoser and under dress of different materials,
uaf opens to reveal 1t. Other dresses are
nsde largely OF plain material, with supple
neasSfy portions, such as sleeves, sash, etc, of
soi0csae in contrasting colors. The combina-
~ 81 TWO materials in equal quantities il
Isi! seen, as that is considered as Suspicious
~ Inauguration Of the two old COWS just
aeffsd 70. Through every combination dress
1s1e should run thread OF definite purpose,
~ many me new ones are put together in
s - napnazard, distracted designs as to defy
= susmps 70 mud clue TO their meaning.
~ofa again about the Fitness of things in
s. Here passes woman in skirt belong.
~ oress suit. rich in material, made re-
Saus py fashionable modiste, low cut tan
: @teen blouse laced in front, and a
mai afess capote with a face veil Another
-. .sasn 10 1aunty, picturesque outing hat,
!. sna severe tallor-made English walking suit.
~ ume Of the year when the average
solan has her supply OF clothes sufficient TO
- net ull fall. OF course, this does not ap.
& "tne ultra fashionable women or set, bat
average woman intends to spend no more
oaey on dresses aud hats till fall. She has
= bingham" or ''ssteen," or her "white."
~ se comprise the summer stock, with an In.
y sik and ehallie.
!" o'u polonaise appears again in the Prin-
sss uless' which is closely allied to il. 1t Is
49, ufaped at the side. aud generally has high
- psssron and collar of silk or velvet
NO. zen many such gowns in the new light
is,hssuee' his Is OF the nature of vieux rose,
~ \. o'ighter and mellower. The oId-fashioned
h.s.p'nk We wore thirty years ago has come
s.,.. .n ior evening toilets. The most curious
als -. we new gowns is that sometimes not
kr.l -. s'eeves' collar, etc, OF contrasting ma
\. ~. but OF contrasting color. GRAY and mauye
'oSe ana peach, blend in current modes
d, tai 'anp shades become prettier and pref
saee' have been attained in making them.
sss,.s 81 laekeis OF white lace. TO be worn over
Saeu SIX waists, are in fashion