Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-07-02
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Midsummer Toilets, NOrpolk and
Blouse Waists, White Dresses and
Tennis Silks.

Beauty, simplicity and economy may
be charmingly combined in the mid
summer toilets of the really youthful
stylish shade, blouse of polka dotted
or striped silk, with full accordion
plated ruffie down the front, around
the neck and sleeves, coquettion jack
ct and little "Vassar-1ailor" hat,
perched on the fluffy waves of brown
hair; what could be more fresh and
lovely, or a less expensive outfit for a
bright June morning, but little mater
ial IS required for a skirt nowadays,
and that little may be helped
out by a combination of some
other material, as for example on a
half-worn plain colored wool, silk
fiounce, or facing of harmonizing
shade, finished at the top by narrow
gilt galloOn, is very stylish with sleeves
and collar of the same material, and a
silk rutfie put on either straight down
the front or slanting across las the dress
may fastek) is new and very fashion,
able finish. China, or India silk in
corn spots" or changeable taffeta at
IS cents per yard, is most suitable for
this purpose, and remnants of three or
four yards may be had at a low figure,
and will remodel a dress to look as
well as new. The same expedient is
employed to great advantage on black
wool dresses, and the flounce or facing
may be four to eight inches in depth;
or several narrow fiounces are equally
stylish, according to individual taste.
Within very recent date, the idea of
diminutive pocket on the outside of
sheath skirt, has been hailed with de-
light by the long-suffering woman,
whose handkerchief has hitherto been
slowed away among the gathers of the
back breadth. A skirt with more full
ness has also come to the relief of the
stout party, to whom the glove-fitting
arrangement was always an object of
apprehension.
"NoRPoLK" AND BLOUSE WAISTS
are the rage, and come in silk, linen,
cambria, flannel or nainsook in every
variety ofcolor, preference however be-
ing given to polka dotted and striped
materials. Plastrons, also in dark and
stripes are brought out to be worn un-
der lightweight jackets, and no one
but willy and wicked New Yorker,
would suspect the nonexistence of a
complete blouse. Long waists continue
the rule, and therefore render a SYM
fit more than ever i'm
portant. This Doubtless accounts
for the increasing demand for
the r. & G. corset; which of
all the different kinds that have come
under our notice, appear to meet gen.
eral requirements in the best manner.
Ffancy belt are now limbless field for
eminine vanity and extravaganza,
coming in such endless variety of style
and price as to be absolutely bewilder-
ing. The skirts of white suits hang
plainly, no looping of any kind being
and waists are either round,
Or close-fitting short basques, frequently
with jacket effects in front. Embridery
from the hem to the waist,
remains in favor and embroidered
lower are also very stylish, while tucks
afford variety in their simplicity; occa
'ionally lengthwise tucks forming a
panel on each side of skirt, the re-
nainder being of embroidery.
TENNIS SUITS
IRE in blue, white or striped serge, with
ackets trimmed with cord and tassels,
)r if in plain material, faced with dotted
or striped chall; blouse being option
u. A very handsome suit is in white
serge, with plain and ofdark- -hlue polka
dotted around the shirt, sleeveless
Jacket with collar, revers and pocket
lap of challi, and full blouse beneath.
Shade hats are in Leghorn, fancy
braids, silk null or Grape de Chine.
Brims are turned up at thel fancy of
the wearer and flowers may be placed
above and below, or a mixture of
chiffon and flower is a beautiful grant
lure. Silk null hats are in pink, blue,
white or black, with shirred |
orims and soft, full crowns.
VERONA CLARK |