The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-22

will be married within the next two
months. Miss Draper, renowned for her
beauty, will shortly become Mrs. Vaughn
Clark; Miss Eleanor Duer. afiianced to
| Joseph LalocIle, Jr., will stand before
the alter Oh October 18th; and many
others Will step from the highest ranks
/ of maidenhood into the sedater class Of
wifehood.
But, for all the interest attached to
such affairs as these, more attention is
! given TO arrangement, pomp and original
] ity in the cOstuming Of bridesmaids and
/ maids Of honor than to the gown Of the
| bride herself. a magnificent simplicity
is the one essential. Satin, in the pearly
! shades, is still the material, the veil is
/ still Of tulie. the trimming Of lace, or Of
| pearl passementeries,' If one is not super
/ stitiously inclined, and even the orange
blossom still forms part Of the toilet.
The cut Of the gown is either Princess
or a round waist with the skirt full and
wide, Of course. ACCORDION plait8 appear
even in the wedding gown, and the quaint
noes of the ordinary street and house
gown is manifested 10 slight degree in the
bridal costume
But there Is 50 much more OF a field in
which to plan your bridesmaids costumes
or the dress Of your maid Of honor. Here
there is but little law, for coloring Is left
10 ones own discretion, and your atten-
dant maids may be brilliant or demure,
may serve as fitting backgrounds 10 the
pure splendor Of the bride, or as SNOWY
setting To brighten her pale tints. On
most occasions, however, the bridesmaids
wear delicate changing silks, while upon
the maid Of honor be she child or woman,
greater wealth of coloring may be
heaped
But we are not all wealthy. and such
suggestions would send despair into the
heart Of many a simpler girl, whose bridal
robes must be correspondingly simple.
For her there are the quieter silks, the
very finest OF silk and wool combina-
tons, the dainty crepon. and other fine
white stuffs. only let her keep 10 the
pearl tints
Now that brown is such general
favorite, the bride need not hesitate TO
wear II In the fear that her bridehood
may be detected. And such beautiful
browns as she can procure these luxu-
RANT days. II one tint does not suit her
numberless others are at her disposal.
In soft heavy cloth, in the rough.
why goods, in the gentler camel's hair,
In the sackings and the fayorite basket
cloth. Let her trim with velvet, with
satin, with fur, particularly the last
Tor fur satisfies the warnings Of the
ordinary woman's heart after the mag
niiicenr 10 greater extent than any
other trimming. SO make an effort to
procure your fur. IL need be, do without
an extra gown in order to have at least
one richly trimmed with fur, quiet and |
OF elegant finish. And velvet Is accom- |
modating likewise. Velvet ruhies on |
sleeves velvet collars and capes. are |
handsome, and quite as comfortable on |
a chill November day. When it comes 10 |
the basques on your short bodices. the
velvet will need TO be added In triple
effects, and quite plain, one falling sImp-
~ over the other. But where the ruffle
effect Is desired, satin is employed In the
trimming. and then the basques may be
gathered In prettier fashion
OF course the brown maiden will like
wise have n shot gown or two. The
Di-colored woolens. I'm brown and another
lint, give greater latitude In trimming
Tor the quiet tints are then brought
put more clearly. The browns and dull !
reds may have dun red velvet sleeves.
revers. and bands. The brown and |
green's have rich yerdant shades In the
minor points OF the dress. And rose
,olor and black are commonly enhanc-
ID BY rich trimmings In corresponding
Iints
But the bride who Is married m travel