The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-07
FASHIONS AT SARATOGA.
Morning md Afterpoon DreSsss-Eveninl
ToIIettss--styies in Making Shoes, Gloves

Etc.
Special Correspondence Of ne lnidii0ae1.
SARATOGA, n. y, Aug. 4.-All classes
are represented in the gay throngs
frequentiug Saratoga, from the daily
toiler, whose income has been sys-
tematically expended in anticipation Of
the yearly recreation, to the equity old
millionaire, seeking to counteract past
excuses in the healthtul water OF this
remarkable resort. It is always anus
ing and entertaining to watch such end
less varieties In human nature, and the
taste Displayed in the selection OF color
and material is both charming and re-
pulsiye. The instinct which leads one
10 appcar on hotel veranda at break
fast time in rich silk, while scarcely 70
DO condemned, does not seem so refined
and delicate as that which. dictates
simple costume OF dotted muslin,
trimmed with white or colored
ribbon, or dainty dinity orna-
mented by q few ribbon bows
or lace fiounces. 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
n half apart; the sleeves formed OF soft
pufFs shirred at the elbow and waist,
| finished off by deep lace frill. Around
the neck, lace is arranged in fanclful
collaretto and long loops Of narrow rib
bon are placed at the waist, with short
bows at the wrist. Sometimes the shir-
ring forms slight point at both back
and front, and additional variety is
afforded by black lace put on in the
same manner us the white. Other
charming morning toilettes are OF fig
ured lawn, Cleopatra cloth, striped wash
silks, challies, tucked and hemstitched
white lawns, white serge, and light
woods OF all descriptions. White isvery
popular both for morning and evening
wear, and with skirt OF white China
silk, and one OF light weight black silk
or net trimmed with ribbon, numerous
round waists or coats may beworn, thus
| atTording constant change Of appear
ance. Crimson challies are very hand
some for cool mornings, either with
! vests OF crimson silk or yoke and cuffs
OF fine white embroidery, with large
black velvet ribbon bow on the right
shoulder, the ribbon then passed over
to the leftThip and fastened with long
loops and ends.
BEAUTIFUL EVENING ToILErTEs
are in white or light colored crepe de
chine, showing wide border of floral
designs, embroidered in natural colors;
sometimes OF deep hued crimson roses,
with inst enough space between them
TO bring out tho brilliant coloring;
then again delicate clusters OF orchids
or honeysuckles, with green foliage at
tached, form band terminating occas-
ionally in points. under which are seen
narrow pinked silk rutiles OF different
shades. The richness and beauty OF
these costumes may be understood
when it is taken into consideration
that the material ranges in price from
SlOto SOS per yard, and generally the
combinations in color and design are
exouisitely beautiful. Other charming
evening dresses are Of mousseline-de-
sole, printed in large colored bouquets
or single flowers, on white or black
grounds, and worn over silk
or satin underskirts, in harmony
with the prevailing color in the
material. White dotted lace, trimmed
with white ribbon rosettes, over color
ed satin, makes q very attractive cos
tune for yovng ladies, and equally so
are dotted black nets, or those striped
in gilt or colorcd satin. One OF the
prcttiest dresses worn at recent hop
was a very fine black net with bright
pink satin stripes less than half an inch
| nlot,1 innhau unnRf nVar
a pink satin underskirt, with the stripes
running lengthwise on the skirt and
crosswise on the 1lounce. The waist
was II fitted satin lining, over which the
net was put on very full, and on the
short, pulled sleeves the stripes ran
across, matching those on the fiounce.
WHILE TIE YOUNG PEOPLE
are carrying on their flirtations in every
available nook and, corner, groups of
married ladies discuss household affairs,
naturally drifting toward the subject Of
ladies' underwear, and it is remarkable
how unanimously they agree that there
is nothing like pride OF the West" for
this purpose, as 1t is more durable than
any other muslin. 1t can be added that
petticoats this season are more import
ant than usual, because SO many skirts
are made demi-train and must be lifted
upon occasion. This Of course brings
the shoes into notice, and it may be
safely said that despite counter attrac.
tions, black is much worn. Tan, russell
or gray are more so, however, while
particular prestige attaches to white
Suede or canvas tipped with white or
black patent leather. But white patent
leather il liable to crack, so tina many
prefer the black tips, but all told, econ
omy goes for little at Saratoga when
compared with style and white canvas
shoes tipped with white arc extremely
popular for evening. Gilt shoes are
seen occasionally to match costumes,
but are too pronounced for frequent
wear, and colored shoes corresponding
with dresses come in for fair share OF
patronage. Hosiery matches rs nearly
as possible and usually gloves, SO that
white gloves this summer are in much
demand. A white fan, and, on the
piazzas, white parasol, may complete
the picture, the most beautiful among
the latter being Of white silk and lace in
applique. FANNIE FIELD
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