Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
News From New York About
the Fashions.
Fannie Field Writes About
the Latest Modes.
Some Valuable Information ON an
UnimpOrtant Subject.
what stuffs Are In Demapd-Points az
to the Qualities-Gowns and How
They Should Re Con-
structed.

All classes are represented in the gay
throngs frequenting Saratoga; from the
daily toiler, whose income has been
systematically expanded in anticipation
of the yearly recreation, to the gouty
old millionaire, seeking to counteract
pact excesses in the healthful waters oi
this remarkable resort. 1t is always
amusing and entertaining to watch such
endless varieties in human nature, and
the taste displayed in the selection oi
color and material is both charming and
repulsive. The instinct which leads one
to appear on a hotel veranda al
breakfast time in rich silk, while
scarcely to be condemned, does not
seem so refined and delicate as tha,
which dictates simple costume of dot
ted muslin, trimmed with white or col
0red ribbon, or a dainty dimity orna-
mented by a few ribbon bows or lace
founces. Lovely breakfast wrappers
are of plain white, pink or blue china
silk, confined at the waist by two rows
of shirring about an inch and hall
apart; the sleeves formed of success.
sion of soft puffs shirred at the
elbow and waist, finished off by
q deep lace frill. Around the
neck lace is arranged in a
fanciful collarette and long loops
ofnarrow ribbon are placed at the waist,
with short bows at the wrist. Some
times the shirring forms a slight point
st both back and front, and additional
variety is affored by black lace put on
in the same manner as the white.
n&hnr oh to.1 -
lawn Cleopatra cloth, striped wash silk,
white serge, and light woods of all de-
for morning and evening wear,
silk. and one of light weight black silk,
or net trimmed with ribbon, numerous
round waists or coats may be worn,
thus affording constant change in ap.
pearance. Crimson challies are very
handsome for cool mornings, either with
vests of crimson silk, or yoke and cuffs
of fine white embroidery, with a large
black velvet ribbon bow on the right
shoulder, the ribbon then passed over
to the left hip and fastened with long
loops and ends.
Beautiful evening toilettes are in white
or light colored crepe de chine, showing
q wide border of floral designs, en-
broidered in varied colors, sometimes OF
deep-hued crimson roses, with Just
enough space between them to bring out
the brilliant coloring; then again, deli
cate clusters of orchids or honey
auckles, with green foliage attached
form band terminating occasionally in
points, under which are seen narrow
pInked silk ruffies of different shades.
The richness and beauty of these
costumes may be understood when
1t is taken into consideration
chat the material ranges in price from
$40 to $25 per yard, and generally the
combinations in color and design are
exquisitely beautiful. Other charming
evening dresses are of mousseline-de-
sole, printed i'm large colored bouquets
or single flowers, on white or black
grounds, and worn over silk or satin
uRderskirts, in harmony with the pre-
vaiiing color in the material. White
dotted lace trimmed with white
ribbon rosettes over colored satin
makes very attractive costume
for young ladies, and equally
SO are dotted black nets, or those striped
in gilt or colored satin. One of the
prettiest dresses worn at recent hop
was a very fine black net with bright
ndnk satin stripes less than half an inch
wide and about two inches apart, over a
pink satin underskirt, with the stripes
running lengthwise on the skirt and
crosswise on the founce. The waist
was fitted satin lining, over which the
ne was put on very full, and on the
short, puffed sleeves the stripes ran
across, matching those on the flounce.
While the young people are carrying
on their hirtations in every available
nook and corner, groups of married
ladies discuss household affairs, natur-
ally drifting toward the subject of under.
wear, and it is remarkable how unani-
znously they agree that there is nothing
like "pride OF the west" for this pur-
pose, as it is more durable than muslin,
never cracks or turns yellow. 1t is
especially desirable for petticoats, being
sufficiently heavy and finer than cam
brio muslin. 1t can be added
that petticoats this season are
more important than usual, because
90 many skirts are made demi-train and
nust be lifted upon occasion. This oi
course brings the shoes into notice, and
1t may be safely said that, despite coun-
ter attractions, black is much worn
Tan, russet or gray are more so, how
ever, while particular prestige attaches
to white suede or canvas tipped with
white or black patent leather. But
while patent leather is liable to crack,
so that many prefer the black tips, yet
all told, economy goes for little at Sara.
6ogn when compared with style, and
WiSlte canvas shoes tipped with white are
extremely popular for evening. Gilt shoes
are seen occasionally to match costumes,
bat are too pronounced for frequent
wear, and colored shoes corresponding
with dresses, come in for fair share
of patronage. Hosiery matches as
nearly as possible, and usually gloves,
so that white gloves this summer are in
much demand. A white fan, and on the
piazzas a white parasol, may complete
the picture, the most beautiful of the
latter being of white silk and lace in
applique. FANNIE FIELD.
Handsome Turn0uts.
The most luxurious turnout at Bar
IL. l. CO., 1xr of nv g