Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-01

iieSco entertainments. What is known
az RAINBOW crepon is the newest. and re-
senDies changeable silk, shading from
green TO pink. Dark blue crepons are
more fashionable than any Others when
trimmed with white lace. and vet are
dreSsy enough 90 wear at any time du-
ring the day. The small bolero sleeveless
Jacket has come again, and those who
nave brought them forward from abroad
are much 10 be cnvied, as they are bet
Ter than any that are embroidered here
~ 'he day Is cool then Jackets are useful
10 wear over fancy silk shirts | saw one
one OF light green velvet worn with an
elaborate silk bodice and skirt OF tan
orepon. short, stout people should avoid
this style as they would contagious dis
ease
Dotted muslins with narrow satin
stripes make up well over silk and with
lots ~ ribbon ard lace are charming
for lawn-partles. They are unsuitable,
however for women who are past their
first youth, and who look far better In
moro elaborate muslins. crcpon-. and
silks.
This seasons silks are par excellence
the smartcst sort Of gowns for these
entertainments. and there is every variety
under the sun 20 choose from. Even
black moirc is permissible when trimmed
with Jet and white satin. but II Is quite
out Of the race with the dainty. fresh
and odd light patterns. a capital way
TO get a silk dress " ones purse is not
as long as ones wishes is 70 buy ready
made gowns which are only ready-made
so far as the skirts are concerned. and
have the material for the waist included.
over ten shops IN New York sell such
costumes and IL is not difficult matter
nv D., .t.. IL.
and trimmed at home. particularly. when,
as is often the case. there IS an illustra-
ton showing the way 20 do IT,
WHITE AND CREAM.
Black lace is seldom used with these
silk, white and cream lace continuing TO
be more fashionable The undcre kris
are rarely decorated excepting around the
bottom. hut they flare widely and have
several tiny nounces inside 70 make the m
stand ont wou ! have seen two or three
that had those tiny nounces put on in
scaliops that were very pretty. over
skirts are not often seen. but panels are
gradually making their appearance. The
English fashion Of combining velvet with
lGht silks is being introduced. This vel
Vet is Of a lighter weave than the old
fashioned braid. and certainly adds to the
elaboration OF these costumes. very
pale sage green gown has the back Of the
waist Of velvet. the front OF pale-piuk
mousseline dc sole and white lace. Bro
CaGs3 coats arc made by one or two dress
makers % wear with the summer silks IL
the day be cool. They are very elaborate.
these coats. and are trimmed with velvet
and lace hut | scarcely think them ap-
propriate for hot weather So many odd
devices are worn that Fl seemed not uI-
usual even 10 see n ddrk-blue India silk
made up with yellow batste waist and
trimmed with black satin ribbon and
steel buckles
Satin stripes make very elaborate and
smart gowns. trimmed with steel or white
lace and touches Of yellow. They are per-
haps the most charming Of gowns.
Striped silks Of an kinds are popular.
The bride much talked of. Mrs Freddy
Gebhari. wore a gown the other day of
black striped with green that attracted
much attention. The same gown copied
IN pink and white. green and white, or
blue and white. would be most effective
for midsummer. II was made with the
new style II full plain skirt. the plain
ness relieved by broad sash ana belt.
The waist WAS on the same plain style,
full,d in AT the visit and with ii she
wore deep lace collar or a small cape
OF heavy cream lace These collars are
very much the rage just now and make
even a plain. dOwdy, oid-fashioned irock
look smart.
The chief object in dress after all is 70
have il conspicuous for its plainncSs and
elegance Coarse lace Will never make
any gown look well. and cOtton-hack satin
is even worse. ANiELM.