The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
THE WOMAN OF FASHION.
1HR COLORS TO BE WORN IN THE
sULTRY AUG UST WEYKs.
LIGHT Greens and Clear Blues Combined
with White--The Gay French
Combinations.
Copyright, for The Times. lSsi)

Copyright. for The Times. 1891
The color question is now before the
house. ready 10 be discussed. What coloIs
shall We wear in summer DAYS! are Y91
willing 10 abide by Paris deClsloh. II
YOU are YOU viii wear delicate mac Shos
with green; "A white bonnet triihihtu
with violet color and pink; a collar or
velvet knot OF magenta; ana pcrhaPs "
suggestion OF one or more other shauSs
or II not that combination. II VIII ~
one equally iuCongruous, muIu-coloIeu
and charming. For the fair ParisiennS
has "A way OF scattering many and Nalleu
colors in the rich profusion OF her toilet
in a fashion that is above criticism
But let the American girl exercise great
care in her attempts TO copy the eNquls
ite French coloring. If she does not Ics-
scss that rare discrimination or me
taste Of which the Parisienne may boast
her combination OF many COlors may be
come a Veritabe Babel. In its conf usloh
OF tints. The American grl Is safer IN
adhering TO the Quieter, more moderate
combinations in vogue. Especially does
this apply 10 = costume worn on one or
the peculiarly hot ana uncomf OrtdDle
days that have visited us this summer.
At such times as this almost any color
is distaSteful 10 the eye, which seeks
neutral. cool. Subdued tintS. The only
decided color that is refreshing. is green.
This. in pale, clear shades. or in the
brighter grass tints. has no suggestion
OF warmth in the coloring. Especially is
"A touch OF II charming on white gown.
where knot of green velvet or MORE,
,iduality 10 the rather mOnotOnous white.
Those clear purplish blues also have
cool look about them. particularly When
they trim white. The color is not so
generally becoming as green. and for
fuat reason the Verdant tlntS are more
popular. The style runs 10 the deilcate
com COlOriasS, a. well Tor there Is noun
lug offensive or heating IN their IaAen
tnts. IL Is surprising 70 how great an
extent both tulie and net are being used
rs trimming AND monsSeiihe de sore Is
even more popular. In seaTis eng ll hGs-
cites for hats. in puffy gathered bodlce
fronts. il sleeve puts, ana III trimmings
for evening d:t sscs-these materials come
universally into play. The tune IS very
uerishahe bar the mOusSeline ana net
repay one for their using. so dainty and
fresh do they look and remain. one oil
the prcttest ~ the sumner mats is
deep. fashionable maize color OF mat
rough straw that is yet so fran looking
that YOU car crush IL with your fingers
\ Tiny shape slantinE 49, into a modest
point i'm the center Of The crown, was
dripcd with soft scarf OF white nous
sehnc. knotted loosely at Intervals Al
The left side IT woS punched in fuller
folds. among which nestled a graceful
white plumagcd bird. and at the back the
ENDS Of tie scarf fell down. My lady
WoIld wear this az eventide: and when
the breezes began 10 blow, ana heT
hair would get rutiled in the winds, she
would draw the ends Of her scarf for
ward and knot them IN charming bow
beneath lef dimpiel, decided chin.
Another. just as pretty or more so. was
Of the same corn-colof. hut different
straw. IL had a peculiar white sheen
over. as il il had been fnely powdered.
The trimming was cluster OF lovely
pale blue rusettes. i'm mOuSseline. with a
bunch az earring ostrich plumes, IN white,
at one SIDE.
The girls at the resorts are devisng all
sorts Of schemes. 10y which they may
appear perfectly irresistible. and capuNate
ta- few cligibles scattered thinly through
tre f-nat,- coutlue.icN. IheN depend
largely. for these effects upon the thin
and gauZy bits of nothincness, which are
gathered over the shoulders. and grdced
With the name of scarf or cape. The
mass OF small. fun rufies laid on a thin
foundation. and tied with MORE ribbons.
II of the latest cut, IL Is slit open over
che shoulders. making II ttlne more use
less than when closed. But the sleeve
pnffs must be saved from crushing at all
fakably proven an illusion. The scarf is
Of trine less deceiving II protects the
throat to some extent and ties IN such a
captivating bow, over the bodice, thdt We
on easily find excuse for its existence;
The daiutiest of these Scdrfs is made OF
rre Indian wool. ana cXquisiteiv embroid-
cred in an Open-WOrk. lacey pattern at
each end 4 tiny scaliOp edges the sides.
such scarfs as those cost from five 10 ten
dollars But as pretty, although not 50
embroidered i'm dainty floral pattern, or
In any Of the thin, fancy crepes or crink-
Slrato24 has a new fad. \ gentle
syrian lad, with eyes 50 bright ana
sparkling that they belle the deprecdting
GESTURE with which he greets you, las
leeu taken up by all the girls. II you
meet him alone. you would near MN
murmuring quaint Arabian song. But
la the early mornings he Is all business