Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-30
THE "DEMI-SAISON."
SUMMER GOWNS, HATS, AND WRAPS
WILL STILL BE WORN.
some rdeas in Fall Outer Garmsnts-Ths
Fashionable Mode in "Langeris "-sps-
cimen Stylish Hats and Bonusts.

Correspondents Of tho Richmond Dispatchl
New YORK. August 29.-We have entered
upon what the French call the "de,nt-
sdison," and 10 Is Q period trying alike TO
the makers Of fashion and the humble
chroniclers OF the same.
1t is safe postulate to announce that
there is nothing new. Nor will there be
for several weeks to come Every ono ia
wearing summer clothing and will con-
tipue to wear the gowns, tho hats, and the
wraps with which the season opened. Tho
big dry-goods establishments. the greas
millinery psrlors, the show rooms OF the
masters of u MODE are tomb-like. deserted,
dispiriting.
Within fortnight this will all change
We shall awaken to the necessities OF the
fall wardrobe.
FAvoRIry WRAPS
A few ideas in fall outer garments are
forthcoming. The favorite wrap promises
to be.a typo Of the cavalier cape which
was invented this spring. 1t Is an ex-
tremely graceful garment, falling from the
shoulders to midway between the waist
and knee II Is very much what We would
have called few years ago cloak a "a
iniiIdire
These garments are IN nght-quslity
cloths and In all the charming shades ap::
propriate TO the season-browns, tans, and
oeiges, Lincoln-green, stone-blue. and
Others, On some, in pale oolors, yokes OF
black lace arc added.
LACE NOT NyGLrcrEp
Wraps altogether OF lace are not neglect
ed. These are very long, coming quite to
the knoes; they have an cosy, graceful fu-
ness about them, yet they follow the lines
Of tho figure, front and back. having wide,
hanging sleeves and standing. collars.
They frequently show yokes OF black vel
vet covered with gold apd jet embroidery
and jet cabochone are added at appropriate
intervals oil around the lower part OF the
garment These wraps seem especially aps.
propriate 20 Indies of middle age and
fashions are not too kind or thought
ful towards that large constituency, the
latter will appreciate the new lace
wrap. Youth is, admittedly, the true sea-
son for the enjoyment OF toe yanities and
friyolit.es Of life, and especially OF dress.
and that is why, presumably, the design
ers bring forth creations only possible to
women under thirty. But woman does
not lose all interest in her toilet with the
advance of the aroh-enemy. and 1t Is =
little hard that those who are entrusted
styles and control our taste should de-
vote so littlo and such sighting attention
to that vast legion among Us VINO nave
left bohind them the first freshness OF
youth.
coMpnoMrsB
unecr,e-or the fashionable mode In tn
7trie--presents q compromise. A few years
back the word underlinen" fairly ex-
pressed the character OF the garments
worn beneath the dress; later came pc
Rod when silk was for time absolutely
prescribed and every garment must be OK
that fabric This season new edict mas
como forth and in consequence or 1t the
chemlse and drawers will DO worn OF white
French batlste, tho skirts OF surah or OF
tafeta-the latter has the preference-and
the corset Of silk or of brocade. In color
the corset and underskirts must be chosen
alike, and the shades used are SUCH faint
tints as apple-blossom, Nile-ereen, mauve,
and cia blue. The taffeta petticoats are
two in number-.he inner one quite short,
the outer equallins the dress-skirt In
length. and this latter. no matter what IT'S
color, Is finished with O single tounce OF
black lace OF the foot.
IN MrI.LryERY
To describe just what we orc wearing IN
millinery few specimens OK stylish mats
and bonnet. must bs described, from which
you may draw your own conclusions, A
large fancy straw from Paris milliner has
| . f,sring. uplifting point IN front, beneath
which a trio of roses-white and red-are
act erainst the hair. This hat trims with
ecru ribbons and white ostrich-tips. a
tiny tan chip bonnet is also finished with
whito TIPS. trimming to the front with gold
| lace. Tan-colorod ties. The use Of gold
gold embroidery. gold cord and braid and
| lace-is so general that think it is safe to
predict its continuance throughout the APP
preaching season. Jirot Is sending over
small dress shapes which are almost en-
| tirely Of gold. For instance, one IS shown
in gold-colored velvet, covered with gold
| lace, two gilded butterflies supply, the
| front garniture, and knot of gold NIB
| bon-woven metal. mean-i5 added. The
| idea would seem too bi.drrs to be tasteful
had It not such high authority.
VARIOUS FASHION NOTES.
Girls with an eye TO tho picturesque
wear soft felt wide-awakes with out
The people who are shifting their quar-;
| ters from the summer watering places ana
| the springs and betaklng themselves TO
| tall resorts include in the iist OK costumes
necessary many India silks, which are
popular for autumn outing dresses.
Hunting drcssc. are among the possiblli-
ties Of the fall season abroad, but over
| here our shooting expeditions are scarcely
! OF A character TO permit the presence OF
ladies'. 1t Is pity, for the costume is
more than charming.
Tho Yachting suit and the yachting-cap
bid fair TO outilast the early fall. They
are available for every conceivable occa-
sion, seeming not inappropriate even on
mountain submits.
The long coat-shapc will be retained This
| full. but It's lines promise to DO reformed
| TO a tailor-msde stiffness and straightness
Lincoln-green is 9 color of the new seq
| son which will be exceedingly popular.