Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-13
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White Dresses. Thin Silks, Evening Co.'S
tunes, Notes and Answers--R osalind

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white Dresses, Thin Silks. Evening Co.'S
tunes, Notes and Answers Rosalind
NAV Chats of Feminine Fancies.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New York, Aug. Gas the season
advances white becomes net only more
important element In lress but UNIQUE
as well, because conspicuous in q way
opposed to old ideas. Formerly the
thought of "womau IN white" brought
up visions of soft, huttering fabrics, and
robed in garments of thin texture the
fair one became poetical The intro |
duction of veilings caused some inroad |
on q previous Interpretation, but this |
year yeilings become gossamer-like
when compared with the thick cloths or
serges that, tailer-made, are the reverse
of romantic. Coat-shaped waists are a
foregone conclusion and are finished by
braids, either white or oftener perhaps
of gilt or silver, the latter in especial
affinity with the materials they orna-
ment Full vests of colored China silk,
however, can bring about touch of
softness and variety as well and being
removable, young women may repeat
pretty harmonies according to their
compilations. An idea can be formed
| Vi thN Nuell lbsSlplc ny llcuuS Vi u hulllt
colored vest worn with white cloth
suit or contrariwise, the refined posi-
bilities consequent upon choice of
some pale hue.
CHINA OR INDIA SILKS
have in another way displaced in great
measure not only the old conventional
white dress, a terror to home laundresses
and perpetual profit when done up to
order, but likewise the veilings of later
date, that are in comparison but awk-
ward things. Poetry enough indeed
, however, there is in the silken fabrics
just mentioned; they give that air of re-
. tinement which should always attach to
woman and in white, pale or bright
d, shades or showing delicate floral pat
terms, appear pre-eminently the garb of
g the gentler sex. Chiffon trimmings
upon occasion, afford additional light
i ness aud here as elsewhere, prove a re-
a markable factor in adjournment during
@ warm weather For morning, wash
: silks of light texture, but in unpreten-
K tious stripes, have largely interfered
k with the demand for ginghams, batstes
II and the like. At a small advance in
i cost, they are cooler and more dressy.
;. In contradiction, nevertheless, conc
II touting cloths Of cotton in much
Q thicker weave than ever before and cot
d ton cheviots as we'll, both Of which arc
y chiefly made up in Norfolk waists ol
blazer suits All said and done however
thin silks are every year more freely
II worn and prove each season, more de
:. lightful. To elderly ladies, they are
n source of special comfort; ladies in
q mourning, whether young or old, fine
= them n boon compared with The
n former inevitable wool or grena
s. dine and according to presen
al indications, the west will rival tn,
60 orient in their employment. Foj
ls HOTEL HOPS
or private dances, entire dresses o
~ chiffon are extremely popular, takin,
er the lead in thin fabrics. They are worl
es of course over talfeta or China silk an,
e- are equally charming, whether of tn
same color as the silk or in contrast
If Waists as a rule are full and either higl
ri or low, but Of late and especially whel
the wearer is stout, an independent
rs close fitting silk basque is substituted
Of or may be brought into use as a change
Dressmakers therefore sometimes sup
~ ply two or more waists and this hold
- good regarding thin evening fabrics Q
mr. all kinds, since waists differing fror
Iu- skirts are almost furore. Quite or
posed TO this idea nevertheless as ais
lid 10 that of much contrast in color in til
same costume, are entire outfits in on
ict shade if possible or as nearly matchin
ne ne as practicable. A beautiful Dime
= dress forwarded to Newport lately
al. Lord ~ Taylor was Of pale gray Benga
10 line with shoes and gloves to match an
of gray hat for driving or paying call
Shoes matching the dress have gre,
! q success for all dress occasions are frt
IL quently seen on streets and especial
'as iii the evening, when gilt or silvere
~ slippers correspond to gilt or silvere
ull nets. jeweled tulles are worn over thi
mt silks or crepes with lovely effect, yet IL
he Introduction Of novelties in this line an
~ also the prestige obtained by chitfol
on does not preclude tile use of lace Thu
in new patterns of Vandyke, Pomp
ICE dour, Venetian or Chantilly characte
are an obligatory change in high ella
off outfits
'he NOTES AND ANSWERS.
H. The sailor ha, proper is quite di
hat tanced by the new variety which shov
Use the brim raised half way up the crow
red giving room for delicate wreath
ny small blossoms encircling the hea
IL IL, which, resting on short curls below,
~ extremely becoming to young faces.
ers Handsome silks are now made on d
bias, this being an extension Of spril
EN- style that reached only to wools f
street wear.
nor Cont bodices with Jacket fronts ope
III !" ing on transferable vests OF crepon, u
1,a extremely fashionable for dressy sui
ex. while for tennis or indeed any out do
of sports, walking, jackets opening ov
by blouse or Norfolk waists that frequent
Ugh have an addition Of II full, removal
le9ih vest, are immensely popular
'ieii Mrs. A." A pretty and inexpensi
iii evening dress in white, would be of 81
sex and woolcrepon or China silk. VIII
ler- drapery net Or lace would cost lit
and more and there are also attract
'plc dresses made Of white surah, which
r. still much worn despite strong coun
io1 attractions. kosALIND MAY
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