The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-08-08
FASHIONS AT SARATOGA.
Summer Gowns-Tailor Made and
Bicycle Dresses Garden Party
and Evening Wear
Fancy Work


SARATOGA. n. Y, AUGUST 5,>1S96.
Some of the prettiest gowns owe much
of their attractiveness to the corselet Nor
wide girdle that most frequently in black,
is feature becoming to every one. 1t is
moreover a change from narrow belts that
are so popular as to have become monoto-
nous and the relief it affords, is really an
important factor. There plain material
is combined with an ornate fabric, the
eorselet of course is plain. Stylish dress
makers here, too, think nothing comparable
10 featherbone, for waists or skirts The
waist bones being elastic and light, produce
a smoothness and finish possible to nothing
else; featherbone tape around the lower
edge of basques is far better than canvas,
since stretching becomes impossible; the
fine cord tape, placed below reyes, keeps
them in position and prevents turning over,
while for stiffening out, the lower edge Of
dresses or silk petticoats, and rnifies as
well, skirt bone admits of no substitute
TAILOR MADE
or bicycle skirts are seen here in utmost
perfection. As elegantly attired travellers
step from coaches, it is an aesthetic study
to note how really attractive dress may
be, simply from appropriateness to the oc-
casion. \ woman is entirely shorn of
those delicate accessories peculiarly her
own, such as gossamer or silken fabrics,
ribbons, laces or flowers but the absence
of all are easily pardoned because the
element of suitability is pre-eminent
Dust or rain are confronted with assurance
that the well made dress of mixed cloth.
mohair or serge, is equal to the combat and
likewise the bicycle skirt has grown to be
a pleasant vision, since one thinks only of
freedom in locOmotion. Both are bound
preferably with Duxbak rainproof bias
velveteen skirt binding, because it sheds
water and does not turn gray ike cheap
bindings, but to insure a genuine article,
the letters s. H. and NJ must be carefully
looked for on the label. For
GARDEN PARTY AND EVENING
gowns, crepe de Chine cksely rivals gauze.
This lovely material, like gauze, is made
over silk and while the most delicate con-
Easts in heliotrope, pale blue, pink, yellow
OF green, are noticeable, yet brilliant red
or orange form very effective dresses.
Black and orange are most striking and a
daring gown shows these two gorgeous
hues in combination. Chiffon comes in
everywhere acceptably, it relieves the
severity of plain material, such as mohair
or lightens evening fabrics. Grass linen
over silk is made into dressy afternoon cos
tunes for driving or lawn parties and here
especially may be noticed the ornate results
accruing from corsages Of some rich fabric
quite different from the material Charm
ing, yet comparatively simple dresses are
made of lowered lawn and to such an ex-
tent are these worn, that afternoon gather
ings of ladies remind one sometimes of
flower beds, where every hue under the
sun is united in reckless profusion.
FANCY WORK
In noticing ladies who embroider on
piazzas, one must observe that the popu-
larity Of etamine crash, etc has extended
to fancy work Such materials are fire.
quentIy seen and velutina, by reason of its
close, soft pile and silky surface, is also in
great vogue Pretty work bags with tops
turned over in points that are silk lined,
are a fayorite article for choice embroidery,
but scarfs, mats or table covers are
standard. Rugs for baby carriages, are
equally popular and attractive as well
Lucy CARTER.