Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-18
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Grass Lincns-Persian Observation-Disclosures
Tailor Made Dresses-Mlllinery-
Shapes-F1Owers.

Tailor Made Dresses-Mlllinery-
Shapes-Flowers.
BY our Female Fashion-Reporter.l
A great run will be made this sum-
mer on grass linen, and such material
is therefore shown in much variety.
The least expensive are rather coarse
looking, but from such limit, hneness
| in texture increases until the best are
beautiful opponents of the mannfac-
turer's skill. In general however, as
prices advance, intricacies in weave
and additions appear. Some are be-
strewn with white, colored or black
dots-the last in Difference to the par
TALLY for black as tonlng factor
throughout every department of dress
while in other styles, colored and gilt
threads traverse the fabric in greater
or less profusion, but always in Persian
ordinations. Elegant grass cloths
are in gilt open work and made up with
| a finish of gold lace. This last is a
symptom of the
GREAT RICHNESS
which characterizes new materials. 1t
| will be a season of lavish adornment
and abandon in the use of color. For
| tunately however, free intercourse with
l the Orient has educated the Western
| mind in possibilities of hue, and while
| boldness is the rule, such liberty does
not degenerate into loudness. Com
binations are artistic. even if daring,
and of this, no more delightful proof
can be given, than the universal prev
alence Of Persian designs. Silks are
beautiful beyond description, because
a chosen field for the display of East
ern ideas and the soft mystery that fol-
lows chene weavings, serves to enhance
what in itself scarce needs an added
touch. Too much also cannot be writ
ten regarding
| RIBBONS.
A charming study, they are chosen
vantage ground for a display of Per
sian patterns. In widths ranging from
four to eight inches, they are placed in
high wired loops on hats or form large,
effective bows that contrast elegantly
with rich black plumes or give an an
lswering tone to flowers that have never
been seen in greater beauty or variety
An immense run is made on these Per.
sian ribbons: they lead without ques
ton and perhaps have influenced a
continuation of the belt and stock col
lar as finish on gowns, since nothing
can be imagined more tasteful thar
such addition on black material OF
one of uncertain hue, while their adap
j tation to the light fabrics worn in sum
mer, becomes Immediately apparent.
TAILOR MADE DRESSES
imperative for street wear and travel
,, ling. Stylish examples seen at Lore
!, and Taylor's, are made with short jack
, cts opening over colored vests, but
some have new blouse jackets Showing
box plaits and belted in with shor1
! skirt. Donegal suitings with smooth
surface and gentle intermixtures o
brownish shades, are an admissible
g choice in material, but rough surfaced
= wool, serge, cloth or mohair are also il
demand. Skirts are plain, and sine
the finish must be elegant, and wear
! ing qualities are of Importance, it can
: not be too strongly impressed upo1
y lady readers, that to secure the highes
|, grade bias velveteen skirt bindings
great vigilance should be exercised
, None are genuine except those having
. s Fl. and M. on the label and the eau
. ton just given is needful, because il
consequence of their superiority, the,
= are INFLATED in every conceivable man
ner.
| MI LLINERY
4 owes much of a present picturesqueness
! to rough or fancy straws in new cOlOre
{ or mixed shades, the last mentioned
r varieties being called ombre straws
: In numerous fancy shapes, they form
: a groundwork for lavish trimming
f where ribbon, metal ornaments, lace
: either black or white, chiffon, tulle
d flowers. foliage, or black ostrich plume
d are placed with abandon. Almost al
s ways however, there is some high risin
u garniture that energies from a low lyin
f mass and this while of course not move
e still continues too pleasing to be givel
d lup.
e SHAPES
e continue broad and garniture is breadt
s producing: large flowers placed singly
4 remain fashionable. since they easil
t impart widening effect tulle whethe
white or colored, is extremely conven
I lent likewise, for giving width, but no
q heaviness and chiffon plaitings fulfill
l. similar purpose. In flowers, imagina
!. ton has truly run riot. Ali previou
It seasons are perhaps excelled and tn
o more so, because an extreme latitud
s is allowed. from small blossoms to larg
q single flowers. Queen among the las
named, are magnificent roses, man
e moth in size yet exq uisitely light in ap
u pearance and they are closely followe'
t by elegant peoples or curious lookin!
e orchids. Among small flowers, lilac
J. are in great favor and violets as we'll.
e ROSALIND MAY.