Evening journal., 1893-06-06
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Fannie Field Talks About
Frocks, Hats and Shoes.
SATIN BEST FOR WEDDING GOWNS

horn the Most stylish Hat
Rainbow" grenadine skirts are of
three or FIVE hounces either accordion
plated or plain, over changeable silk,
with black picot edge; (baby ribbon)
a deep black lace hounce sometimes
constituting the lower skirt, with ac-
Gordon plating above. Novelty black
grenadines are striped in green. maroon,
old rose or heliotrope, and plaids show
ing gay intermixtures are made up over
black, while bourette grenadines are
worn with variously colored silk under
skirts, trimmed with black lace hounces,
put on in points, velvet donkey ears"
being placed at each point. or 10 Is
equally stylish TO outline the tounce by
delicate jet passementerie. A black
Brussels net ruching with several rows
of colored baby ribbon run in at both
edges is pretty skirt garniture. with
a second ruching at the knee Waists
of all thin fabrics are made very full,
over fitted silk Innings. varously orna-
mented by lace, and shaded velvet belts
combining all colOrs employed, impart
character as well as style
Too Much Cannot lie Said
in favor of figured surahs, India or
striped silks for summer wear, looking
lovely and cool, trimmed with black lace
ruilles falling from colored velvet folds,
several of which may be placed between
the ruiiles and velvet belt to match
Plaided. striped, dotted or changeable
silk waists are again shown, and jabot
fronts are second only to surplice fronts,
which are brought under the arm to
form belt fastening at the back
Shaded silk waists are so handsome and
expensive that comparatively few are
seen. and those IN plain but brilliant
evening shades are moderated by white
or black lace shoulder trimmings Belts
closing at the back with large rosettes
or double frills are quite novelty. at
the same time pointed belts either
"wrinkled" OF plain are much worn.
Satin is the Preferred Material
for wedding dresses, although brocade
with satin end lace trimmings was re-
Gently used at a very recherche wedding.
Satin varies so greatly in price that COM
psratively inexpensive dresses may be
had within moderate limits, and benga-
line is a moo desirable substitute for
satin Duchesse lace founces put on in
points, outlined with pearl trimming are
in keeping with FIRST quality satin, and
waists and sleeves are in the same gene
raj style as those for reception or even
ing entertainments, lace ruilles, butter
fly sleeves, silver or pearl passementerie
being arranged in any form Of shoulder
garniture, best suited to the wearer
Long White or Pearl Gloves
are most in favor for dress occasions,
and heavy black stitching is again fash
ionable, pique stitching however, being
more delicate, Is sometimes preferred
Four button length remains stylish for
street use, and where gloves do not
match the costume perfectly, they should
contrast Large buttons are still shown,
and shades OF red, green. purple or tan
are very pronounced. The light tints
are very numerous, in order TO har nonizs
with dIess fabrics.
oxford Ties
are brought out in patent leather, kid
suede, white canvas, light or dark tau,
with ribbon bows, beading. or Rhine
stone buckles, and will be more generally
worn than any other style. Very large
buttons are noticeable on new fox patent
boots with cloth or kid tops for laoies
and a new tan shade, much darker thar
the ordinary one is shown at the well.
known house of Lord & Taylor, where
leading styles in every department oi
fashion may always be seen All shades
of tan or russet are extremely popular
and the extent to whicn white will br
used. may be judged from th'
fact. that in large Broadway
house, an entire window is devote,
TO white canvas shoes. A new. faucy
black kid slipper has beaded toes witt
straps crossing the instep diagonally
and other sty les of colored kid have
single strap. with gold, silver or Rhin'
stone buckles. Many styles of fanc,
slippers in black patent leather kid anl
stylish light hues, are beaded in sci
colors OF in contrast, but as shoes
hosiery and costume harmonize, a larg
proportion of light colored slippers ar
made to order
A Great Partially
is again evinced for white tennis an,
Yachting suits, trimmed with fame
white, blue. colored or gilt braids, o
bias satin folds, seven or nine being tn
usual limit Serge. cashmere, challi o
flannel are the most appropriate mater
ials, and white blue suits arc still shown
a marked preference exists for white
Eton jackets are somewhat varied b.
large turn down collars, quite low in tn
neck. which mRet the ordinary from
revers. aud are called double revers
Jaunty sleeveless jackets are a very prett
style; the newest vest however is th
Breton. almost tight fitting. made up @
crosswise straps or rows OF braid, col
trasting with the material.
Sprays Of Very Large Roses
with rubber stems and thorns, on Leg
horn, is the most stylish shade hat, ofte
without any other trimming Lilies q
the valley with a very large crimso
rose ana one green thistle grouped O
Leghorn, is shown by prominent Frenc
millinery house, aud a Neapolitan inter
woven with silver BRAID and trimme
with white lilacs is another artistic pre-
/ duction. White trough and ready
straws are stylish, and baby ribbon
rosettes fasten all broad brims in becon
ing curves White or colored gauze
very much used, and two or three coloi
are not infrequently combined.
= FANNIE FIELD.