Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
FASHIONS AT SARATOGA.

PIAZZA HATS-oUTING DRESSES--EvEN
ING GowNs-HAIR DRESSING
! JEwELRY.
New shade hats are made of whit;
Oriental lace shirred and finished by
ribbon and flowers. Others in blacI
net are worn by elderly ladies or those
in mourning; in the last named, pur
pie chrysanthemums or violets bein.
employed in finish. An exceptiona
example in black net is with much
style, surmounted by yellow and red
dish chrysanthemums. This is an Illus
tration of how wide a margin Fashion
gives at present and how rules that
seem obligatory, may now and then be
broken. A second instance occurs in
the case of an elegant Leghorn piazza
hat, which is trimmed by loops of pale
blue velvet on the bias and six black
ostrich tips. The garniture is heavy
for any summer season. but particular
ly so at present when lightness is a
special characteristic of millinery. Eff
fective use is made of black and styl-
ish hat shows four pale yellow chiffon
bows alternating with three black
ostrich tips, while another in open
work straw, is trimmed by plating
and upright puff of yellow chiffon, in
either side of which is placed black
quill feather.
OUTING"
is the name given just now to dresses
worn for outdoor sports or mountain
rambles, the same styles being suitable
also to yachting or boating Storm
proof serge is the leading material,
though tweed comes in for a good share
of patronage and both are rendered
somewhat gay by lines of bright colors
placed in stripes or occasionally plaids,
on dark tan or gray surfaces. The re-
gulation finish is blouse of China silk
to match the bright color in the dress
material, with blazer jacket and skirt
that barely touches or perhaps clears
the ground. On warm days, jackets
are discarded and here comes in a spec
ial opportunity for suspenders. Some
times a comparatively dark or pale
colored silk blouse is chosen, so that
the bright suspenders matching the
stripe or plaid may be shown off and
really the effect is quite pretty, a saucy
imitation Of the masculine, giving a
certain flavor. Apropos of the subject
OF outdoor sports, have any of my
readers tried Murray and Lanman
Florida Water, after a days exposure
to the sun, whether on deck of some
fieet-winged yacht, handling the oars
in rowing or INDUCING in the splash
and spray of the surf? Its generous
application to the skin, removes the
smart of inevitable sunburn and its
sweet odors bring refreshing sleep that
renews ones strength for the next days
pleasure. 1t is truly the most delight
full of perfumes. For
EVENING GOWNS,
erepOns, China, India or surah silks in
pale solid colors, white or showing gay
floral patterns, are the leading fabrics,
but beaded nets, or mousselines de sole,
both showing embroidery or lace are
considered somewhat more dressy and
give change. In sleeves, there is
every limitation, from those that are
mere pretenses, to such as come to the
elbow and these last are usually in
single large puff. Necks are round or
pointed and great use is made of lace
for the upper portion of the bodice, by
those who cannot afford to dispense
with some covering. An attractive
dress worn at the first hop Of the sea-
son, was of pale pink surah with plain
bell skirt and round corsage with deep
Empire girdle, the corsage ,drapery ar
in folds meeting at the girdle
and forming d pointed neck that was
outlined by pink chrysanthemums
The sleeves were in balloon shape,
reaching to the elbows
HAIR DRESSING
is very simple and the all-over wave is
more than ever fashionable, with a
knot placed we'll up towards the top of
the head. Sometimes it is drawn dir
ectly on top or quite low and is fire.
quently simple coil that any one can
twist. Yet hair dressers magnify their
office by more or less curious manipu-
lations, although always within the
bounds of moderation. Fancy pins
are in great favor and give opportuni-
ty to the wealthy, for an extravaganza
display of diamonds and other gems.
Even dressy people are often however
content with tortoise shell, enamel,
gold or silver. The front hair is more
waved than curled and not
quite SO pointed. A part in front is
stylish.
JEWELRY.
Great use is made of fancy pins stimuli
ating flowers, for the corsage and those
1nOSu frequently seen, are panS1eS,
double viOlets or chrysanthemums.
Charming fancy pins are made of ex
tremely small enamelled flowers set in
wreaths and in quite opposite style are
elegant orchids rich in variegated hues
and of greater or less size. Link brace
lets are in much favor and the paddock
style as well, with a due proportion of
the slender trimmed set with jewels.
Necklaces of gold beads.are extremely
because adapted to so large a
class of wearers and suitable to SO
many occasions, although of course for
evening, eclipsed by pearls and dia-
monds. ROSALIND MAY.
The Virginia Press Association will
visit New York City to-day and will
attend the great Democratic meeting
there tonight.