The Republican journal., 1896-08-20
Fashions at Newport.
The Popularity of Black Trimmings. Black or
White Hats. ostrich Feather Capes. Yacht
ing ard Bathing Suits: "Leggin H0Se.'


ing ard Bathing Suits: "Leggin H0se.''
Correspondence of The journal.
Although black is often somewhat 10
nored in early spring OF summer, it as
serts itself sooner OF, later, and particular
ly during the present month-possibly as
contrast to gay colors, or as heralding
the approach of fall.
Black lace on fine white muslin is very
effective, and three or four rows on a
skirt, with a rutfle at the edge and cross
bands on the waist denote truely elegant
taste.
Black and yellow combinations are
noticeably popular among the gay throngs
at the Casino, or in afternoon drives on
Bellevue Avenue. Black plumes on yellow
Leghorns, or mists of black tulle and
wings, ornament yellow lace straws.
A handsome black skirt and yellow
waist are considered very recherche, and
a black Neapolitan hat, clouded in black
Milane, with black aigrettes and wings,
to be worn with white or colored costumes,
is essential to every Newport belle.
YOUNG PEOPLE
look lovely in all-white hats of chiffon,
tulle and white wings, on their drives OF
promenades, their charms enhanced by
white ostrich feather capes or boas; and
homely indeed must be the face that is
not attractive in such environments
Heavier wraps are often necessary in view
of ocean breezes or cool changes, and
velvet or velutina capes serve a greater
variety of purposes than those of airy
other material, it being difficult to distin-
guish the latter fabric from high grade
silk velvet at the distance of few feet.
YACHTING IS A PROMINENT
feature OF Newport life; consequently,
yachting suits command special attention.
Those of white duck or linen look cool
and appropriate on warm days, but blue or
white serge meet all requirements. Plain
skirts and short jackets trimmed with gilt,
blue or white braid, arranged in cross
wise clusters down the front, on a revers
or plain Elton Tor Zouave) jacket, each
strap terminating at gilt button, con-
stitute stylish costumes, the addition of a
white leather belt being optional White
cloth revers on blue or black suits, Or
namented with gilt braid, are extremely
effective, and rosettes with gilt button
at the centre are much in favor.
The population OF Newport is more
stationary than that of Saratoga, and ap-
parent wealth and elegance have back
ground of millions, while only temper
airy display is often attained at Saratoga.
The same people come here year after
year, and permanent institution in New
port households is Ivory Soap, causing
the milIionarie's glass and china to
sparkle like diamonds, preserving the
colors of baby's dainty little flannel
sacques, or the varied tints of the older
sister handsome shirt waists.
THE SKIRTS
OF some DatnlnS suits are nOtiCeaDly
short, so much so that the drawers do
not show at all, and the sleeves a single,
short puff Mohair, brilliantine, serge, and
even taffetta silk and black satin, suits
are shown, and large collars of red, white
or blue are a ule, often in addition to
elaborate braid trimmings.
A BENEDICTIoN
to golf and bicycle devotees has come
about in the shape of a simulated leggin,
which is nothing more than long tan
colored stocking, the buttonholes made
in heavy silk on the exterior with buttons
fastened into proper place. For cool
weather stout hosiery in soft plaids or
mixed hues, with a gayly- colored ''cuff
top" is substituted, and these have the
advantage of being with or without feet.
1t is obligatory again this season that
shoes, hosiery and costumes should be in
keeping; therefore, tan and black still en-
joy great favor. Open work, lace ribs,
or small embroidered designs on plain
colors, with white or colored tops, enjoy
great prestige. VERONA CLARKE.