Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS
THE CAPE, coLLARETTe, AND The
BERTHA OMNiPRESENT.
Now substitute for tho Regulation Cor
sef-Cover-Yeilow LeRborns of I'm
mense Size for Carriages.
correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.i


NEW YORK. April s.-The cape. the col
larette, and the Bertha are omnipresent.
In the prevailing mode "a applied to form
great width of shoulder is insisted on just
as q year ago an almost attenuated
length Of waist was deemed the essential
of beauty. These bodice decorations,
combined with the pulled sleeves tand
these. it will be observed. are enlarged
outward. rather than upward. assist in
conveying the impression of breadth across
tho upper part Of the figure. The widening
or flaming Of the skirt was really only
a natural sequence TO this style, Tor IL re-
stores harmony and symmetry to the
dressed form; and, az we oil know, the
dressed form is creation which owes lit
tie 10 nature and may be varied at VIII
from season TO season so that IN consid-.
ering its proportions tho natural inquire or
the woman is hardly taken into account.
in fact. after the seasons form Is ue-
cided upon every woman's body must DC
attuned 10 1t by whatever expedients NAV
seem best calculated to secure the ehect.
PICTURESQUE FINISH.
The cape adds a very picturesque finish
TO the costume, especially TO street qreo'.
One very recent example. furnished by an
English designer, and which is decidedly
clever. appears in a walking-dress OF lawn
colored smooth cloth. in combination WIN
mahogany velvet. There was cape OF the
velvet surrounding the shoulders, turned
in deep-huted folds over the sleeves ana
then brought around TO make \ short
Zouaye jacket-a distinctly enectlVe
utilization of the cape. The velvet
was finished with very narrow
edging Of sable. Inside there was o tuil
front of fawn-colored surah. The waist
was made 10 pass inside the skirt. tne
point of union being covered by glTGle
of tie velvet, fastened by steer DucAle'
The skirt has a slight fare OF the material
headed by quilting OF narrow satln IT,
bon matching the velvet IN shade anu ny
a narrow band of sable.
THE CHIEF NOVELTY.
Entirely new designs in lingerie are to be
classed among the unexpected. yet tils
season has been unusually fertile IN tHe
production Of such. The chletest nOVelty
now il the Zouave camisole, n chic little
garment which fills the Office of the regu-
lation corset-cover but IS ever so mucI
prettier. and also, perhaps, IS liked
in that it does not contribute an
extra thickness of material at the waist
line. IL Is OF the true shape OF the
Zouave Jacket. upsleeyed. but with little
puas of soft lace over the shoulders ana
within the daintiest examples deep lace
reyers and lace edgings. Another noVeity
il chemlse-drawers combination. III
which the union Is effected by very
deep-poiDted girdle at the waist. securing
a superior fit and n style to the garment
which has been missed in the cOnblna-
tons heretofore ahown.
TRIPLE COMBINATION.
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have been favored, since II does not appear
10 anv extent. It was too involved and
possessed little advantage and less beauty.
Every variety of trimming and there are
seyeral--is headed on French garments by n
line OF the very finest vertical tucks. II Is
still Observable that the cambria or MAIN
sook-embroidered ruile takes the place
of lace on many Of the cholcest
creations. On one recent set, which had.
of course. been prepared 10 order. the run
fles edglng every garment were exquisite
" embroidered with medalllons altetna-
ting oak Leaf and acorn designs with an
elaborate and really beautiful monogram
of the lady for whom the garments were
intended. A single monogram IS not IN
common. but this repetition was haruy'
perhaps, in the best taste.
AUDAcIoUs EFFECTS.
Carriage hats comprise yellow Leg
horns Of the most immense size. Ihey are
trimmed simply, but with dashlng ana
sometimes rather audaclOus effect One
recently exhibited an immense and costly
cluster of white plumes held In place by a
great buckle of RhlnestOnes. On another q
wreath of peoples in mingled colorlngs sur
rounded the low crown IN Iaunty, Obllque
fashion that suited the style or the nat.
When ribbon IL used at all IN trimming
these hats it Is very wide ana OF the mo'1
gorgeous fancy varieties.
VELVET FOR BOYS.
Little boys wear suits OF velvet or of
cloth showing EtOn or REFER jackets,
which open upon white shirts RULED a.
deliberately as were those OF the most pro-
uounced beauK OF 1910.
For little girls another revival IS being
Attempted IN tho reiGtrOducton OF IN
sleoved frocks. or frOckS IN which tho
sleeves are merely rudlmentary. These,
il will be remembered, were worn about
the early seventies.
For the summer carriage circulars arc
shown of embroidered crepe dc chime and
similar light fabrics.
CottOns were never worn more than the
present outlook indicates that they will be
during tho coming summer. Nor were
they ever so attractive.
L
tinct feature Of the year.
VARIOUS NOTES.
Stockings for evening wear are inserted
with fronts Of lace either in black OF
white, and these are much further extend
ed than formerly, not only covering the
ankle, but being carried several inches be.
youd.
Crepons were never more lovely. 1t will
pay any woman 10 include at least two
crepons among her summer frocks- one
for housewear and one for outside.
There Is a three-quarter coat in velvet
winch represents one of the most attrac
tive Of the seasons outer garments. It's
open in front and sleeyed only TO the ell
bow. 50 that 1t well displays the costume;
the latter must, of course. harmonic.
Later on this coat Will be OF lace for sum-
mer wear.
Pale-green and maize is a union of color,
which the designers have discovered &c
possess certain qualities which. judging by
the frequency of its use, they are deter.