Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-05
SPRING FASHIONS.
STRIPES, BRocADEs, AND PLAID Eff
FecTs IN THE SILKS.
Eayishing Toilets and Coquesfish Head
gear OF Modern Bridesmsids-rretV
Designs for Home Dresses.
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New YoRK, March aspiring silks are OF
the payest. Stripes, brocades, aud plaid
effects are the rule. The old-time Pekln
stripe-revived last falls one OF she
leaders aud is seen IN the moires, peau de
soies and corded silks alike, the variety OK
colorings in each being legion. Silks and
yelye.s will be generally used in combina-
tion with the woollen fabrics. on street
dresses. unless the latter are distinctly
"tailor-made.n when. Of course. the abso-
Int simplicity of the cut forbids sucn
Adjournment. But the strict tallor-make ~
very rare nowadays. Inserted sleeves Oh
striped or plaid silks ore once more seen;
Poplins and Examines are among Ola
friends returned TO MS this spring. lney
exhibit many new and pleasing VARIATIONS.
WEDDING TOILETS.
The old proverb about O multitude OF
cooks is entirely at fault when the ques-
tion of weddings is on the taps: Inc
wedding cortege grows TO more ana more
formidable proportions with every suc-
ceedng season. Nowadays seven, eight'
or ten bridesmaids are deemed needtul,
and as II is n frequent custom for the
bride-elect TO present the costumes, papa
is often driven to the verge or bank
ruptcv. For be il known that simplicity
of attire Mt modern wedding 10 alto
pether confined to the BRIDE. Her attend
ant maidens wear the most raVisning
toilets, supplemented by tue most
coouettish headgear. so that masculine
beholders who have long been celioate
forthwith abiure bachelorhood ana laii
| ~ tho artful bridesmaids.
For their quaint picturesqueness direc-
toire. restanratlon, and empire models
are usually chosen for bridesmaids
gowns. Brocades, striped silks. and other
| iiehtsome fabrics in gay color comolna-
tons are used.
GOWNS TREY WORE.
The bridesmaids at one uptown we'd
ding. held Just before the opening
of the present ecclesiastical season,
wore gowns of pale primrose ana
white-striped silk, united with pain
white faile and primrose, yeivet'
| The bic puffed sleeves were OF tho latter,
reaching the elbows. with deep falls OF
lace. The arms were gloved to the elbows
| IN yrinkled suedes of shade to match
| the sleeves. These sleeves formed part OF
| n kind of BOlero jacket, worn ABOVE u
| waist of the white faille. crossed kerchiet-
| fashion. and with sash of primrose SILK.
| tying at the front with n bow OF immense
| proportions. The skirt had hounce OF
/ lace near the foot, caught up IN testoons
withribbon bows like that at the waist. Inc
| skirt, made TO the utmost fitness OF those
! now worn aud with flare near the bot
/ tom, suggestive OF crlpolIne. was OF the
/ striphd silk, and was not more en- 'Tdne
| than the fulness at the rear compelled.
| The accessories consisted OF picture
| hats IN yellow straw. covered WIN yeIo"
roses and bows of white ribbon: gloves as
! described primrose silk stockings silp-
pers. or rather low shoes, Of white suede,
trimmed with white patent leather ana
| bouquet, carried IN the hand, OF yellow
roses bound with streaming white riDDon.
HOME AND INDOOR DRESSES.
The woman who is always well-dressed ~
I in frequent difficulties about home or IN
door toilet. Ii Is much easier to devise
Gowns for every other use. Nevertheless,
there are numerous pretty designs eXtant.
/ One OF these IS gown IN gray crepon
| intended for afternoon wear. 1t Il eIi prin-
oe.se with big sleeves inserted of velvet IN
the self-shade. There il square Bertha
! of lace, with pointed epaulets extending
out TO the shoulders. Another house
| dress is shown in Havana brown benga-
line. The full waist has the effect of a
blouse, aud il yoked, with full sleeves to
the elbows. where they become tlght-ht-
I TING. There is a velvet girdle laid In folds
about the waist, reaching up almost 70 tue
bust. The skirt is Of the prevailing shape
and width, with triple ruiiles OF the mate
! rial at the foot.
BREAKFAST GOWNS.
For early morning wear there are some
charming breakfast gowns and sacques.
The former are in cashmere or crepon, IN
/ Daie shades like blue. primrose, or apple
/, a ,,,o1a -, tha gfNlH. WITH
broad ribbon girdles brought up TO the
Inst IN front. tied in big bows. Lace
! Ber,has and falls Of lace TO the short
sleeves add TO the bewltching character OF
the style. The sacques are even more
! ,ighfsome. Striped silks are not out OK
| place for these creations, and thev are
daintily smothered in laces and ribbons.
NEW SKIRT.
There Is a new skirt which the designers
! have Just put forth, which looks as
| fhouoh hOops were. indeed. sure
enough thing.n This skirt is as close at
the hips "a the bell, but becomes gradu-
allv more and more LOuVdnt, until It's
greatest circumference Is attained Just
above the knees. At tho knees, however.
II i suddenly drawn in tight once more
with a band of trimming and IS then per-
mitted to fare out IN deep hounce. Ot
course the shape Of this skirt IS not at
tanned without secret interior .stlhenlng.
Crinoline breathes in its every fold, and 1t
IS the evident harbinger OF The. dreaded
hoop. Indeed, we have little chance OF
escape from the latter. even after the post
tive fat of her Royal Highness the
Princess of Wales.
VARIOUS FASHION NOTES.
Spring hats are Of coarse plated straw
in two colOrs. The crude primary colors
are. for some reason, those chosen. As To
trimmings, all the flowers III the Herballst
and many more are profusely used. with
ribbons and lace, which latter garniture Is
much IN vogue.
Princess street-gowns IN the new
woollens have cOquettish little big
sleeved Figaro jackets added. of velvet IN
darker shade than that Of the dress.
Flat garden hats of open-worked straw,
trimmed with garlands of red, white, or
yellow roses, are prominent IN the incom-
ing millinery.
bows of ribbon are being added 20 the
evening couture, together with fancy pins.
Are we TO have the hair-dressing OF the
Second Empire coincidently with the hoop
skirt OF the Second Empire
The high collar Ia mihtdire has reap
reared as a distinct feature OF the spring
season.
The height of absurdity has been reach
ed in iewelrv. Some Partisan designer has
Incorporated tiny watch in the device o;
n garter buckle. the idea being an eyolu-
ton of the bracelet time piece.
Bourette wolens are again in fashion,
and are chosen for many Of the swaggeI