Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-08-12

eminently the garb OF the gentler sex. Chif :
fon trimmings upon occasion, afford addition
al lightness. and here, as elsewhere. prove, |
a remarkable factor in adornment during |
warm weather. For morning, wash silks OF |
light texture but in unpretentious STRIPES, |
have largely interfered with the demand iof
ginghams, batistes and tbs IKE AL
small advance in cost. they are cooler anu
more dressy. In contradiction, neVertheiess'
come ':outing cloths" OF cotton IN hiuon
thicker weave than ever before, ana Cotton
Cbeviots as well, both of which are cnieny
made up in Norfolk waists or blazer sui.s
All said and done, however, thin SILKS are
every year more freely worn and prove each
season, more delightful. To elderly iaoles.
they are source Of special comfort; ladies' IN
mourning. whether young or old, find them
| a boon compared with the former inevitapie
wool or grenadine, and according to present
| indications. the West will rival the Orient IN
| their employment. For
HOTEL HOPS
| or private dances, entire dresses OF cnlHon are
extremely popular. taking the lead In tnln
| fabrics, They are worn, of course, over taHeta
| or China silk, and are equally charming
whether of the same color as Inc Six or In
contrast Waists, as q rule are full, and either
| high or low, but of late, and especially when
the wearer is stout, an Independent. glove
fitting silk basque is substituted, or may be
brought into use as change. Dressmakerf
therefore sometimes supply Two or more
| waists, and this holds good regarding thir
evening fabrics of all kinds, since waists diff
fering from silks are almost Juror. Quite
opposed to this idea, eveltheless, as also t.
that of much contrast in color in the sam'
costume, are entire outfi is in one shade l
possible, or as nearly matching as possible. A
beautiful dinner dress forw arded to Newpor
lately, by Lord q Taylor, was Of pale graz
| Bengaline with shoes and gloves to mattel
> and gray hat for driving Or paying calls
Shoes matching the dress have great success
for all dress occasions, are frequently seen Oh
| streets and especially in the evening. Whel
gilt or silvered slippers correspond to gilt OF
silvered nets. Jeweled tulles are worn over
| thin silks or crepes with lovely eject, YET In
introduction OF novelties in this lin e, and als'
the prestige obtained by chiffon. does not pre-
| clude the use of lace that in new patterns
Vandy Ike, Pompadour, Venetian or ChantllS
character are an obligatory change In mgr
I, class outfits.
IL NOTES AND ANSWERS.
. | The sailor hat proper, Is quite dist anced o,
! the new variety which shows the brim raise'
halfway up the crown, giving room lor
delicate wreath OF small blossoms enclrclinl
. the head, which resting, on short curis peioW
9 | is extremely becoming to young faces.
Il Handsome silks are now made on the BIAS
this being an extension: of spring style ina
reached only to woods for street wear.
| Coat. bodies with jacket-fronts opening o.
transferable vests of crepon, are extremel.
fashion able for dressy suits, while for tennis
d. or indeed any outdoor sports, walking-1acK
4 cts opening over blouse or Norfolk waist
III that frequently have an addition Of full, re
$ | movable vest, are immensely popular.
E Mrs A."--A pretty and inexpensive even
ing dress In white. would be of silk and woo
| crepon. or China silk. White dra cry net o
!, lace would cost a little more. and there ar
also attractive dresses made of white surah
, which Is still much worn despite stron
| counter attractions. RosALIND MAY.