Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-28
SPRING FASHIONS.
MODES WILL LINoeR AND
EXTEND INTO THE SUMMER
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brics-Gsuntiet Gloves VIII DC o"''
sal and th-Top Boots VIII Prevai'
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Nyv YORK. February a. Spring being
now close upon Us we are called upon ofor-
get winter fashions and to put our energies
altogether into the production Oh gowns
for the vernal season, whether SPRING
comes upon us with sunshine and gentle
zepbvrs or with q lingering "reminiscences
of wintry storms. Fashions chahgo no.
with the thermometer. unfortunately ou'
with the calendar.
II seems we are not TO part with hus sn
modes, although they would seem ueer o.sa
Iy most appropriate to the coider inVnlL
The Russian blouse is adopted lnthc isht-
or fabrics and will be a pronounced yea
tire probably through the summer. lou
know the lines of il. A loose, sack-hhe
garment. hardly fitted TO the form, reacn-
inc almost 20 the knees, and belted III az
the waist with girdle. Usually JUS nhaue
with a woke effect and the sleeves are uu-
plicated almost to the elbows. hs.g .Iiu
ming, on the lighter fabrics oralu WIN
velvet edglngs and sometimes appliques vi
silver gallon will be seen. They Gre wear
ING fur carnitures at present, put THESE
will disappear with the advance Oh tue sea-
VIM NAo"ff~Ns
son.
EFFECTIVE STREET GOWNS.
The light quality spring ana summer
crenons are charming fabrics ana shoulu
certainly be represented IN eyerv ward
robe ~ preparation for the coming seasuh'
They make most effective street gowns,
while being entirely appropriate LOT IN
door wear. They drape beautifully. SOME
of the new crepons show little hgutes Oh
mi a IL
erv. and these can be adyantageousiy useu
to combine with the plain goods.
Wool chalhes are in their usual variety
of fpurings. They are always SOFT ana
pretty goods, but are too well known 10
require words of praise now.
English yicuna cloths Will go into the
making of many tailor made dresses this
spring. They ind rivals in the new
rough vIgogues. Then. TOO. the hguren
camel'S-halrs are strong drawing 0aiu''
The LONG COAT AND VEST.
They are to make up the light fabrics,
fouards. satlnes. pongees, etc, with tue
long coat somewhat on the Louis style,
omen in front TO show usually double
vest. The first vest is laid IN diagonal
folds. coming up TO the bust, one side
passed beneath the other; under TINS
there is a plain under-vest of surah,
matching the ground color of the figured
goods. Later on this will become white
OF figured pique chemlsette resembling
gentleman's shirt bosom. Then below
there is sash girdle.
"Bien gdn'ee. bien chdstSee. c'eS bien hdOn-
lev tvell-cloyed and well-shod is we'll
dressed is one of the first canOns of the
toilet-unfortunately not always so care
fully regarded a. it might be. No matter
how shaDby ones gown, these little aces
sories-the gloves and boots-should be
neat and shapely. =,
The present season gauntlet gloves will
prevail-In fact, be universal. The gaunt-
let is not very deep. but 1t is to be seen on
ell the gloves for street wear. The stitch
ing Is in self-color.
THE BOOTS.
As for the boots, the cloth top is catch
inc the fashionable taste, and 1T Will be
very generally worn as the season adj
vances. II it will in any degree do away
with the baleful presence OF the cloth
CATERS or "spats that have so long an
moved the public gaze. 1t will be most vel
come. Plain black cloth. finished with
foxings OF patent-leather, seems the most
correct taste for street wear. but the
boots are shown in all the shades that are
effected in cloth dresses tor the street
and therefore may be chosen TO match
ones gown. If SO. they should be halt a
tone udTktT ludu ibc kONAs ahh
only be so chosen when the gown Is Itself
in a dark color, not too conspicuous. Con-
spicuous foot-gear of any kind Is IN the
worst possible taste. even though ones
foot can bear the scrutiny invited
By making it unduly prominent.
LACE BERTHAs.
The Bertha has extended itself TO almost
every variety Of dress. 1t 10 most appro-
pirate on evening costumes, but Is no
longer confined thereto. Many OF the
new demi-toilets display lace Berthas and
Berthas OF chiffon are seen on house
dresses in the lighter fabrics. One Of the
most charming tea-gowns have seen this
year-a creation in black satin pompa-
dour brocade-showed a deep Bertha Of
black chsntilly, depending from a round
jetted yoke of black velvet. Behind the
gown was a Ia Wdtedu. the from. of the
SKIRT showing fan plating OF carnation
crepe DE- chine.
OTHER FASHION NOTES.
Blue and yellow, the shades being
cleverly chosen, IS most frequent COM
bination.
The seamless bodice is the most recent
fancy. 1t calls for a most faultless figure
in the wearer, and on such inquire - de-
cidedly attractive.
The bell SKIRT shows a new variation.
This is an irregular edging of velvet on
the front. placed between two bands OF
fur or feather edging or whatever IS used
to trim the gown, and thus Stimulating a
jupe beneath the true waist;
Cupid pelisses of cloth, with satin
Innings and velvet trimmings, are among
the most stylish of the new wraps.
travelling dresses show Norfolk-iacke
effects. though the true Norfolk jacket
does not appear.
Tan is the color of colors this spring,
and brighter shades are TO be worn than
heretofore in fact some of them only Just
e. cape being pronounced yellow tints.
Corselet effects, with guimpes, are
sought IN many new house dresses, which
are made en- pracesse. The corselet differs