Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08
FASHIONS Ar NEWPORT.

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Garden Party aud Afternoon Visiting
Some New Gnmcs--Nntcs and Answers.
Special Correspondents OF Gazette and Journal
Hotel Majestic, New York, Aug, Q.
Nov that bicycling 10 fashionable
diversion, the long stretch of Bellevue
avenue affords unequalled facilities both
TO riders and those who would observe
them. Strictly tailor made costumes
are by far most in favor and the popu-
lar dress consists of short skirt gored
at the top and quite narrow, not ex-
ceeding two yards and half at tho
bottom. Knickerboclxers, worn under
meath, take the place Of petticoat and
where the dress is Of wool fabric, the
kniclyerboclSers arc of silk or satin and
this because II they were of wool to
match, the two would cling together
inconveniently. Handsome dresses,
however, are Of alpaca or mohair and
in such cases, the knickerbockera match
without objection. For warm days,
Holland dresses with knickers to match,
have much style and here, the skirts are
made wider and kilt fashion.
Norfolk waists are especially well
adapted to suits of this character and
all are familiar with the blouse waists
of tho day, that sometimes even in cy-
cling are of silk Many persons how
over, prefer jacket that can be thrown
off upon occasion, leaving the freedom
of thin waist. Divided skirts are
seen and some riders wear long coats,
fitting close and with skirts reaching
to the knee that open over the knicker-
bockers For elegantly made tailor
dresses, the S. II. a. NJ. first quality
bias velvcteen skirt binding is as much
used as for walking or indoor gowns for
which 1t has become recognized ne
cessity, both BY reason of it's fine fin
ish and because the smooth surface
prevents damage to the shoes.
Tailor hats are extensively worn, but
not to the exclusion OF caps or hats
with narrow upturned brims and about
half the number of riders wear wells.
Lace is seen, but cause is moro in
order. Leggings are some times made
to match the dress. provided the latter
be of wool, but in case of other ma
terials, they are preferably of heavy
knit wool or light quality leather.
Chomois gloves are worn or a special
kind having silk or Isle thread backs
with covering of kid or light leather
on the palms.
For yachting, the dress must first of
all, be neat and seryiceable and orna
mentation other than such as will stand
wind and weather, is quite out of keep
ing. Serge takes the lead as mater
ial and skirt, short jacket and vest are
an almost universal mode of making,
while the attractions of silk waist are
too great TO be resisted even at sea,
and some yachtswomen have one or
more in reserve for pleasant days. Gray,
brown or heavy white linen are also
worn to some extent and in such
, dresses, the Norfolk beted waist is
desirable Linen in plaits is some
times chosen as a vest to be worn with
serge dress and light quality flannel
is also used for "A similar purpose EN-
broidered vests with cuffs to match and
gilt buttons are not thought too dressy
and it goes without saying, that the
broad sailor collar in batiste, for
which there is such a rage on land, is
: especially used for pleasure trips on
the water. Gloves are of chamois or
heavy kid and sailor hats or caps, al
most dc rigueur and with linen suits
} or where a linen vest is worn, sailor
hat covered by linen to match, is ex-
7 cellent style. Wells are much worn and
almost always of gauze. One has the
! advantage of contrast between these
J practical suits and the ornate gowns
worn at garden parties or during af-
ternoon or evening fetes. An effective
contrast has been obtained at some gar
den parties, by the wearing Of black
. hat with light colored dress and
, Miss Vanderbilt recently appeared in Z
gown of primroes lowered organdy
made over pale pink taffeta. The stock
collar was of pale pink chiffon, with
girdle and bow at the side of black
, ribbon hat Of black fancy straw pro
fusely trimmed with black ostrich
tips. A young lady friend wore on the
same occasion, dress Of batiste made
over pale green silk and finished by a
Dresden ribbon sash shoulder knots
and collar to match. Ecru fancy straw
/ hat trimmed with roses, sweet peas,
orchids and Russian violets. AS may
be remarked. flowers of different kinds
are combined with the utmost abandon
and similar pretty illusion is notice
able at Newport al at Saratoga Here
also the young beauty tricked out with
flower trimmed parasol, floral collar
and blossom laden hat by the cunning
use of Murray and Lanmans Florida
water, Stimulates natures soft perfume
and herself the fairest flower, appears
radiant vision.
1t is impossible 10 over estimate the
Importance Of crepon as a material and
it is seen in every graduation of thick
ness beginning at chiffon crepons and
new instruments showing yet greater
variety, are promised for next winter.
Dotted Swiss. white, in pale colors or
dotted with black or colors, is leading
fabric, though grass linen or hatiste
are also extremely fashionable. The
cool climate Of the great seaside resort
also brings talreta silk into great de-
mand.
Il. X" A large bow placed directly
in front on the belt, is quite stylish
and graduated bows beginning with a
large one at the top and coming down
smaller to the waist are new and popu-
lar.
&C, q" A dress lately worn by a
young miss belonging to the Astor
family, was of pale blue dotted null
with belt and stock collar Of blue rib
bon. A wide collar of India lawn edged
with lace gave finish and you could
make a copy in pink for your young
brunette daughter.
ROSALIND MAY.