Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-10
"OUTING" FASHIONS.
ATHLETIC slsrERHooD GETTING
READY FOR THE 'e2 SEASON.
Costumes for Tennis and Outdoor Games
DemI-ToiIets, Dinner aud Recep-
ton Gowns-Chic silk stockiugs'
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispa'ch-I

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatchl
EEw York, Aprl 9.-Although 1t Is III
tie early In the season TO think Oh tennis
or tho other out-of-door amusements tnat
mako summer the time of times to the
athletic sisterhood, still ones outing gown
may as we'll be ready IN advance. And
this is what 1t will look like in the sum-
mer Ct 'e2.
There is a loose shirt Of India silk. made
with a sailor collar, with full sleeves, ana
with an absolute simplicity of design ex-
cept as regards the pattern OF the materlei.
That may be as gay as you please. Inc
skirt will be OF summer serge, and IL the
only skirt one can wear which VIII eman-
cipate one from the ell but inevitable
bell ;" with it's tram and consequent up
lifting. This skirt will be sustained from
the shoulders-a fact to make glad the Souls
of the dress reformers-by pair or sus-
penders not essentially differing from the
masculine accessories. In fact, ones bro.
TIERS latest accession in this department, II
II be sufficiently dainty and attractive, may
be borrowed. Beneath the outward dress
the sIlkeu combination garments That nave
insinuated themselves into the equestrian
toilette of late will prove their appropri-
ateness by the comfort and freedom they
give the limbs of the agile tennls-player,
while their existence will never DO suS-
pected. Pigskin tennis shoes will COM
plete the toilette, which ls the most tho
roughly satisfying yet devised.
TIE OLDEST CREATIONS.
The evening gown itself does not at
present receive so much attention az 90
the demi-toiiets, the dinner or reception
gowns which now play important and ne
| cessnry parts in society lite. Ot these one
of the oldest creations | have recently
seen was made with a Russian blouse, OF
full length. in figured gray crepe cloth. 1t
was made with the double-sleeved effect
so usual with these blOuses, the under or
| tight-fltting sleeve being of fotle match
| ing IN color the material OF the dress.
| The back was en- Hddtedu. Down the
front fell On extensive Jabot Of lace.
In seeking for novelty some OF the
modstes have ventured TO introduce ef-
| fects which indicate drapery. On recent
princesse gown this was done IN very ODD
/ and original fashion. The gown itself was
| of pale fawn ladies' cloth below the
waist single uncut breadth Of heliotrope
| crepe was wrapped about the figure,
! caught at one side with knot OF ribbon
and allowed TO dispose its folds naturally
/ over the skirt. II was drawn around well
| below the waist so that the curve OF the
! hips was not interrupted, and this gave 1t
the character of Bayaderes dancing cos
| tune, the general effect being not unbeau-
tiiul.
ANEW DEPARTURE.
The newest silk stockings are black
with pompadore brocade fgurings upon
their surfaces. There is a now departure
for you. They are very CHIC, although
| their taste lnay perhaps be called in ques-
ton. They are also displaying white
stockings with chlntz designs. But the
truly proper fad OF the hour Is the prim-
rose silk stocking, which has become the
fayorito with the girls who follow the last
idea in dress. IL - correct TO wear with 1t
q primrose ribbon garter, fastened with a
broad bow. don't know where the idea
arose unless il has some relationship 10
the Primrose League in England, and 1t
may be merely guarded declaration of
conservatism on the part OF our girls.
Anyhow, they have made primrose hosiery
the whlm of the hour.
DRESS NECESSITY.
A fichu or bertha IS really necessity TO
almost any kind OF dress. On afternoon
gowns the bertha or cOllarette may be of
| chiffon IN some pale color. and 1t brlghtens
a dress wonderfully. Lace jdbOts are also
exceedingly popular. =,
ScOth zephyrs French ginghams, ohal-
! lies, DhklhIbS, anu hil Lho val At-
! ties of light summer fabrics are IN more
! than usual beauty of design this year, and
as they are made up with complete SIM
plicity, the summer girl y who wishes to
| make herself attractive will at once lay IL
a great store of them. 1T she be " but
brave IN ribbons which are cheap and
! make a goodly show for sixpence (hkt
| Bob Cratchits wIie), she will need nC
! further garniture for these dresses, anC
! they always look so sweet and fresh anC
re9t.
OTHER FASHION NOTES.
The Queen Anne shoe is quaint, but moi
| very beautiful.
The Russian blouse in lace is among the
fancles in tea-jackets.
Copper-red is the latest shade prescribed
10 us in gloves.
The Mother Goose" hat. which, not
withstanding Its prosaic name, comes TO u
from Paris IN q fiat black CHIP, large. with
n small box-crown and bordered With black
tips.
one of the most charming models for III
| door dress.
Young ladies and debltfdntes wear broad
| sashes with their evening gowns.
Trains are drawn from the centre OF th'
corsage opening now. and on ceremonial
dresses they are absurdly long and yolumi
nous.
A fancy-dress affair seems now to evoke
an unreasonable proportion of Chinese
and Japaneses costumes. Perhaps because
! they are easy TO make and are not too costly
n Ia aaraff MOI M lTnQnF