Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-18
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STYLES IN TuR-THEATRE AND OPERA
wRAPs-FULL DRESS COSTUMES.

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STYLES IN TuR-THEATRE AND oPERl
wRAPs-FuLL DRESS COSTUMES.
From our Female Fashion Reporter.]
Long coats of seal fur though shown and
purchased, are not in such favor as hitherto
because of the great popularity Of demi
long garments, whether looseo or tight fit
ting. Not only does greater style in gener
al attach to the two latter, but they afford
an equally elegant covering at less cost
having the advantage moreover Of lesI
weight. The run unon them therefore IL
extraordinary and 1t is hard to say of capes
or coats, which are the more freely bought
Capes show high shoulders and sleeves art
invariably high and full at the top. Jaun
ty coats especially suitable to young ladies,
though not unsuitable to older women ol
slender figure, run from about twenty eight
to thirty.two inches in length and tight fit
ting at the back, show fronts either tight,
loose or opening over q sest of contrasting
fur. Sal is the first choice for fitted gar
ments, but Astrakhan, gray krimmer OF
Persian lamb afford change at less cost
and frequently some one of the latter ap.
pear % finishings on seal. Extremely ele.
CANT. but expensive demi-long capes are of
sable.
SHOULDER CAPEs,
however, hold their own, not only because
obtainable by many who cannot afford q
longer garment, but because Of convent
ence and in accordance with present ideas
of increased length, they come we'll down
to the waist, comfortable ones having q
close vest with sleeves so as to afford COM
plete protection to the arms. The English
top coat, thirty-six inches long with extra
high shoulders and storm collar and made
in best quality seal skin, is a most elegant
garment, though closely rivalled by jack
ct running from twenty .eight to thirty-two
inches long, also with extra raised should
ers and high storm collar. In opposite
character comes "a exceedingly handsome
wrap from thirty to thirty.two inches deep.
This is made in either seal or mink and the
three will lead among fashionable purchas
ers. having been introduced by G. .Shayne
of Forty Second st., whose name is guar
antee for the best styles and material. For
CARRIAGE WEAR
and particularly for balls and the Opera,
come Siberian circulars that are made full,
completely enveloping the figure and lined
with squirrel fur. Fine camel's hair, Ben
galine de sole or brocade are the favorite
fabrics and finish is often given by EN-.
broidery, braiding or elegant basement
erie. Jaunty little theatre capes and jack.
cts are of velvet lined with bright contrast
ing silk which those who follow out details
carefully, take care shall match color in
the hat. Brilliant orange is particularly
effective for this purpose.
FULL DRESS
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multaneously, successive entertainments.
For rich fabrics, such as brocade, velvet or
Bengaline de sole, princesse outlines lead,
but are go modified by ideas copied from
coat or round styles, that much variety is
given and stiffness often done away with.
Especially is this the case where the
guimpe is introduced, since when made of
thin material, it gives softness and even
when of heavy plain material, goes to break
up lines that might otherwise be too long
drawn out. The corselet also is another
happy innovation. When of passementerie,
the effect is exceedingly rich with flnishinRs
of course IN keeping. or if in velvet, pretty
and almost innumerable contrasts in color
may result.
of velvet, brocade or heavy corded silk
worn with skirts of light fab ric, such as
lace, net, crepe de Chine etc. are made to
open over vests to match and pretty fancies
are often brought about by Innings of silk
that match slips worn under the light ma
terial. There are great differences as to
shape in these coats and sometimes they
have tails at the back, reaching to the end
of the skirt. Again they are economical,
since transferable from one skirt to another
aid quite as suitable to silk or fine wool as
to lace or gauzes. Long waists continue
popular, rendering fit of unusual impor
tance and in view of this 1t may be added
that whalebope is being rapidly suppressed
ed by the Ever Ready dress stays. because
they are so finely tempered that bending
with every NOV ement, they do not break.
By this fsxibility, an easy appearance is
given the corsage and furthermore, the
genuine are so carefully prepared at the
ends that there is no danger of cutting
An advantage is gained over
whaeoone, by their making the waist an
inch smaller. For
YOUNG LADIES
numerous light weight silks woven in love-
ly striped patterns or showing sprays az in
tervals, are sbowo. Grape finished silks
are also charming and both come for dol
lar or little more per yard, thus rendering
the dress not expensive. As change, are
almost innumerable varieties of gauze,
crepaline, crepon, chiffon, net or tulle, the
last named when bestrewn with spangies or
imitation jewels, having rich yet light ef-
feet. These are made usually with very
short basques or round waists and give op
portunity for all manner of fanciful drap.
ings on the cOrsage, together with jauDty
peasant waists, ribbon suspenders
Or ornamental belts that present just the
right contrast to thin fabric. Velvet bod
ices with thin skirts are,in high favor and
like the coats mentioned previously, are
because readily transferred to
skirts of any character.
ROsALIND MAY.