Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-05-13
STYLISH FABRICS.
New Materials in Moires, Satins and Nov
elites.


elites.
Among the handsome materials for
summer dresses are double.faced moires
which are very highly spoken of by the
best trade. They will not of course,
become common. but will be among
the very handsome occasional dresses
Every one needs something extra fine
for special wear, and nothing is more
elegant than a handsome MORE
Satin is another momentary fancy
Satin rarely stays in fashion for any
great length of time, but while it is in
favor is very much liked. 1t is becom.
ing to slender people, less SO to stout
figures. 1t does not give the effect of
slenderness which is apparent in the
use of velvet or dull surfaced fabrics.
The brilliant high lights make it most
admirable material for evening wear
by those for whom it is suitable. There
are some very desirable twenty-four-
inch satns in market, also those meas
uring ffty-one inches. While these
wide goods were originally intended
for curtains, draperies, etc, they have
| attracted the attention of ladies for the
bell-skirt where seams are an objec'
ton. Carefully managed, most ele-
CANT skirt can be cut from these wide
| fabrics.
A great deal of velvet and velveteen
will be worn. OF the latter material
there are some exquisite qualities, the
most desirable of these having very
short pile, which is so close and firm
1t is almost impossible to crush it.
Dampness and pressure seem to affect
1t but slightly, and with this qualifica-
ton it is quite sure of very general
favor.
While very delicate colors were never
in greater favor than to-day there
seems to be little decline in the popu-
larity of black fabrics Indeed, it has
often been said that whatever dresses a
lady may choose for herself, she can
not get along without black. There
are times and occasions when nothing
else will answer, and lady without
ample provision of this sort in her
wardrobe is but poorly equipped. With
the popularity of fine and lightweight
black goods, there has been a decided
increase in the number of these
dresses.
Among the most popular as well a:
the most durable materials for summer
wear is silk warp Priestley Charlotte.
This fabric is practically dust and
waterproof. Nothing Injuries it; nc
matter what the ordeal to which it is
exposed, it is sure to come up triumph
ant, and will pay better for the invest
ment than any summer goods in the
market.
For heavier wear there are the stand
ard Henriettas, than which no more
profitable material can be found. The
silll-warp goods are unquestionably the
most economical and in every way
worthy of attention. 1t is almost i'm
possible to wear out a good Priestley
Henrietta There are those at present
in use which have seen seven or eigh'
years of almost continual wear, anC
are yet quite too good to throw away
Spring millinery is simply enchant
ing. There are stylish and dainty
close-fitting bonnets, larger hats, some
cottage bonnets and small pokes tina
are bewitching. A pretty face is ncve
prettier than when seen inside of ;
poke bonnet, and Paris designers have
surpassed themselves in their prepare
tions for the coming season Wide
brimmed hats absolutely loaded will
flowers and lace wiz, be among tn
most popular head-gea'. Snug little
bonnets with trimmings set up il
aigrette-fashion are showp, and al
though they can not be said'to be nov
elites they are just as pretty an though
they were
New bonnets are a never-failin!
source of interest to the mind feminine
and this year they can admire and eX
claim to their hearts content, feelin,
satisfied that their enthusiasm is not il
the least thrown away, for milliner,
has become fine art, and only an art
ist could produce many of the most aI
proved creations, N. Y. Ledger.