Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
The SAILOR SHAPE PREVAILS IN
LATE SUMNER MILLINERY.
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Cream ard Black straw-oowss for
Lawn Pastiss--raiiot-Made Dresses.
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fCorrosDondence OF the kicnmond Disontcn.l
NEW YoRK, August G.--Late summer mil
linery shows q distinct fondness for the
sailor shape, whether in felt or straw. A
white-felt sailor displays cieyerIy-twisted
band Of white and blue crepe, Stimulating
rope, around the crown Of the hat, tying
at the back in bow. with floating ends
serving az streamers. Another sailor shape
in straw has its band of white ribbon
polka-dotted in red. The bow on the left
eide r. surmounted by three white quill
feathers sticking up jauntily. In place OF
ribbon, chiffon, creme, and similar AIRY
fabrics are most extensively used IN the
prevailing millinery.
One handsome Gainsbosough hat IN
cream straw has length Of chiffon twisted
carelessly. but with much artistic. enect,
about the crown, with the ends noatlng
carelessly behind. The chiffon ia OF
brilliant cardinal shade, caught on one
side with o rhinestone ornament, and there
is no other trimming.
A coaching hat in black straw. yelled in
black lace, has a garland of big American
Beauty roses, with broad streamers behind
of noire ribbon in shade TO match the
flowers.
However. since fall is so nearly upon US,
probably the majority OF readers are no
longer interested III the seasons headgear.
CHARMING GOWNS.
Lawn parties are among the functions
which are not only modish az present but
so thoroughly enjoyable that they have
more satisfactory reason for being than
many fashionable amusements. Among
the charming gowns noted OF a recent
affair of this kind one in maize foulard,
a =. H. a. oar fol lF
attractive. The dress was made with q
loose upper bodice of white surah yelled
In chiffon, laid in transverse folds, finished
with edgings OF lace which met against
the well-moulded throat of the wearer.
leaving il somewhat IN eridence. The big
full sleeves were of the foulard.
Below the bust was drawn sash
of cardinal surah arranged IN several
folds, and go rs TO conine the fulness OF
the bodice. Tho skirt was finished with
lace hounoe. With the gown was worn
large white chin hat trimmed with white
and cardinal chiffon. lace, and peoples;
The white patent-leather ties permitted
an occasional glimpse of hosiery IN the
shade of red adopted in the dress ana nat,
embroidered about the ankles and over
the insteps. with gold polka-dots, IN ac-
cordance with fashion that has become
very general. In fact, absolutely plain
stockings for wear with low foot-gear are
not considered correct. The embroidery
takes various forms-butterfies flowers,
dots. etc. Where the stockings are TO be
worn with yachting dress, anchors and
nautical devices constitute the embroide-
ries.
THE LACE cRAvAT.
The lace "cravat," "a it is called, which
is in reality something like a bertha, being
fall of lace frequently both at the back
and front, from the collar distinguishes
the demi-tollet or afternoon dress. Ii is
! sometimes of point d'alengon or point de
gene, but with the darker colors black
! Spanish and guipure are the laces chosen.
| The cravat Is sometimes square, In a form
resembling most child's BIB, or pointed,
or draped in semi-circular or fan shape.
It is novelty in o direction wherein
novelties are much needed mean in
walst-trimmine. As such it is to be en-
couraged.
TOWN COSTUMES.
Street dress in town continues TO affect
! the tailor-made. One such gown o speci-
men of the rest Is in navy-blue serge,
made with a coat TO the waists, not exactly
an Eton jacket but having about the same
| length, pointed, however, in the back.
| The coat has broad reyers carried down on
both sides in front, which are appliqued
| with many rows OF tine gold oralu. WlthI
| is a waistcoat Of white surah. also covered
with gold bralding. The skirt Is finished
With the same decoration.
OTHER FASHION MOTIFS.
Tennis dresses in white Bedford cord
are seen on many courts. The necessary
color contrast IS furnished by tie silk
shirt. which may be in any color faEeied
by the wearer. -.
Transatlantic travellers wear travelling
gowns in mixed gray tweed, made up viii
the Russian blouse and plain bell skirt.
There is some talk OF q shortening oil
the bell skirt in the fall fashions, bat the
rotUTedn feature of the skirt IS to be re
tanned, from present appearances.
Narr0w-striped lawns and batlstes make
attractive seaside dresses.
White gulls with extended wings look
appropriate on seaside millinery.
The tartan gauntlet in silk gloves is
something new. As so many. OF the sea-
side gowns show a greater or less infusion
of the tartan plaids in their compositions
II is likely to be useful.
Belts are embroidered with appropriate
devices. One, for tennis costume, is II
green silk, enriched with device con
sisting of daisy cham around the front
terminated on either side with racket
and ball.