The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-08-17
FASHIONS AT NEWPORT.
Lawn Party and Other GOwns-BieycIe
COstHmeS-YaeIhingD DreSSeS-LOuis
NV Styles.
HOTEL Majestic, New YORK. !
Aug. II. 1895.

HOTEL MAJESTIC, New YORK.
Aug. II. 1895.
The splendid lawns at Newport invite to
afternoon festivities, and these occasions
bring ont in force an endless variety of
gowns. Crepon is largely represented and
tafeta silk as well, but the run on batiste
or grass linen amounts to rage and seri-
ously interferes with the aesthetic charac-
ter of the season styles, since neither are
really pretty. One regrets, moreover, the
fine effects consequent ON previous en-
ployment of heavy lace for colIarettes, etc.
particularly when contrasted with the in
terminable display of plainly woven yellow
ish material that has taken its place or the
equally Objectionable yellow lace.
DOTTED MUSLIN
is very fashionable and appears in white.
pale yellow or showing eolored or black
dots on white surface Sometimes black
dotted muslin is worn, with very ornate
black hat, and only touch of color in the
way of a corsage bouquet, etc., gives evi
dence that the wearer is not in mourning
Stylish black hats. worn with colored
dresses, are also most effective. 1t is.
moreover, a season of artificial flowers. as
witness the collars made wholly of them.
the laviShly trimmed hats and even para
sols. and in this connection it may be re-
marked that a ike charming illusion is
noticeable at Newport as at Saratoga. since
the belle who carries blossom laden para
sol, with collar and hat to match, by the
delicate aroma Of Murray and Lanman 5
Florida water, Stimulates Nature choicest
perfume and herself the fairest flower.
becomes altogether captivating. One would
not recognize her as the same creature who
some hours previous. when mounted on
swift going
BICYCLE
seemed to hurl defiance at the world in
general and man in particular. Along the
stretch of Bellevue Avenue riders take
their course and fashionable women are
provided with dresses of covert cloth. serge.
light mixed wool, alpaca, pique or linen.
and with the exception of linen, narrow
gorea skirts reaching to the ankles are in
order. Linen suits have box plated skirts.
knickerbockers have quite displaced petit
coats, but with wool dresses they are pref
erably Of silk, because the two wool sur
faces cling together inconvenientlv.
DIVIDED SKIRTS
are seen. and though Norfolk and other
blouses are worn. yet most riders prefer
short jacket With linen suits. the Nor
folk blouse Is almost ,le rlguepr. Fashion,
moreover. demands strictly tailor made
dresses, and the 5. II. & NJ first quality
bias yelyeteen skirt binding is as much
used as GA walking or indoor gowns. for
which it has become a recognized necessi-
~ to ladies who have regard to their foot
gear, since apart from its elegant finish.
the smooth surface prevents damage TO the
shoes
GLOVES.
for bicycling are of channels or silk, with
palms overlaid by light quality leather or
thick kid aud Of course they must be OF
easy tit. Leggings are heavy knit wool or
light leather, and head gear is simple.
usually sailor hat or cap. Gauze wells
are almost exclusively in favor Yachting
dresses are Of similar materials TO those
worn for bicyling, and gloves are best when
Of ehamois or substantial kid. The sailor
hat with gauze veil is worn oitenest and
is in better taste than cap. With linen
suits linen covered hat Is thought high
style Some few
DRESSY GOWNS
are now made in Louis XIV style. and
more than one elaborate costume partially
initiates the costumes worn by Marie An
toinette. Changes from present prevailing
fashions are made by low throated outlines
and drapery crossing the corsage, while
skirts open over front breadths Of different
fabric Sleeves remain large. neyerthe-
les. but moderately 50; and though the
full sleeve must eventually pass away, its
exit win be- slow LUcY CARTER.
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