The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-31
FASHIONS FANCIES

The distinguishing mark Of real Partisan
toilet is touch OF black. deity added. A
favorite method of its arrangement with slight
hanging about the waist which gives pleas
! ing fulness to ths slight figure and is suR-
gestive OF Venetian sashings.
Striking among tho novelties for country
wear are the toilets Of pure white. from the
tip OF the snowy parasol to the shoes Of white
linen or ooze leather. which are worn with
lace edged ruffies Of white surah petticoats.
The accordion plated blouse is new and
popular factor in the field. There is no
which the plated fulness falls longer than
the, waist line. and Is caught up beneath a
folded belt finished with rosette on one side.
Green and white Is the combination most
fancied for outdoor wear on hot days. green Of
the tint OF the foliage In sashes and shoulder
Chm and he psho s as Ra sbe ne
NAL e the prettiest afternoon gowns for young
ladies. or older matrons who retain the much
| cacy OF skin common to young American
women.
Yellow Is particularly favorte color this
summer. and. If carefully chosen. suits blondes
| and brunettos alike. There is one tone OF
clear pale primrose yellow Ell lisp especially Peeom,
desScy ot Of as oae G ene
ish tint OF yellow. we'll suited to the sweet
pea tintng OF blondes. no brunette should at
| tempt.
The height Of fashion in Paris is dark blue
used In combination with emerald green. 80
| we may be prepared for tho appearance OF
this somewhat incongruous combination In
autumn fabrlcs.
How shall mako the sleeves ?" Is the lead
ing question among the unfortunate beings
who are not able to complete their summer
wardrobes. Forwomen with fair. well rounded
wrists and dimpled elbows the Marie Antoi-
oans. tSe sSo% r @
from the arm, Women with narrow shoulders
do well to make IKE the hno Ions close sseyes that
nia sa'5s he sas sss%
to tor tie elbow. With deep oSerhangin ses pafi
reaching to the shoulder; there are others
are the slashed Venetian sleeves with puilings
through Of contrasting. color. Indeed. there
shapsiiness often depends the whole success a
and distinction OF the gown.
Russian colors promise to be tho popular
tlnts for early autumn. and they are emer-
aids. dull blue. deep red. and black.
Ubiquity Is fatal to any fashion. consequent
ly the shoulder frills Of lace which have deco
rated every sort Of gown. from zephyr to vel
ehemisettes Of exqpisitely fine India lawn
drawn up on baby ribbon. and In others by
cred frills and worn with their ends tucked
into the belt
Some OF the newest gowns designed for wo-
men who are weary Of the monotony OF sheath
skirts haye deep Spanish founces added to
tho bell-shaped skirts. which are not lined,
and are made without petticoat.
Delicately figured bengaline silks are among
the dainty novelties for the coming season.
For church. visiting. reception. aud high teas
bengaline Is the favorite material. and II sup
pants cloth and even crepon In popularity.
Velvet sleeves have come into favor again.
and. oddly enough. are seen In tea gowns and
dressy, home toilets Of delicately tinted lawn.
The sleeves are cut In tancifulIy flowing
shapes.
Many modish white wool gowns display
sss sNn II Ssiyst that being the only bit