The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
FOR HOPS and DANCES
Same Airy Creations for Wear at Smart In
formal Balls This Summer Season.
.TAFFETA SILK AND 1ULLE FAvoRl1Es.
The OLD Sweeper Revived-scarIs and
Sashes Will BE Much worn-some
e Tendency TO Turn Back Several
Pages of History I'm the Matter of
Fashions-Muslin Underwenr.

New York. June 10.-Not the least
Important garments, In the summer
wardrobe for. out-of-town use, are suit
able costumes for all the smart hops in
formal dances constantly cropping up.
To be thoroughly enjoyed one must be
appropriately goWreu for such occa-
aions, and this cannot be accomplished
Through ons all-round dance frock meant
to serve every occasion.
The toilets worn to the opening hops
given by the big hotels at che various
aummer resorts. have This season been
finkr than ever
ELDERLY ELABORATION
THOSE seen at the first yacht and coun-
try club balls We're also distinguished
by an exceeding richness of material and
the profusion of jewels worn; splendid
silks. which suggested the old stately
brocades and rare laces. being much in
evidence for the matronly contgent.
FOR THE YOUNGER SET.
For the younger generation some de-
lightfui, creations were made OF taffeta
silks I'M striped, figured and chine ds-
signs. These. in the daintiest instances,
ran to ltulle decorations, narrow fluffy
ouillings on the skirt, tdile sleeves, and
some pretty arrangement of the same
caught down with small flowers on the
bodice.
e An occasional low baby" body was
eHtireiy OF tuue, ana tnlS, as We'll as
cthet full little b6dices of chiffon or
silk muslin, wouldfbe shirred simply at
the neck with. three or more rows of
gathers under q narrow heading. A
ahort puff, finished al. the bottoms with
q twist OF ribbon and .Esw. was the usual
sleeve for ituile bodice Them there
would bs>a belt or long sash of the same
Stbbon. and perhaps a coduettish breast
Knot at the front or left side of the 3D.
dice,
REVIVAL OF THE SWEEPER.
a feature OF many OF the smartest
skirts was return to the old@time bal
aSsu4s or SWEEPER" which in the shape
Z OF q Rinked silk ruffle, for years protect
cd the inside OF all skirt bottoms.
smarter affair. 1t begins with the old
TAtnked silk ruffle, hut over this will be a
oAimped founce of thin lace headed, per-
hsps. By quEllings Of ribbon; or there
may be an elaborate heading OF lace
headings run through with baby rib
hons. which, Decentralization, tie Mere
and therein dainty bows.
MUSLIN UNDER SKIRTS.
This prettiness is topped in turn by
in favor than silk ones for festive sum
Iler occasions.
4 "A Swiss Skirt made at home would be
less expensive, of course, but some OF
Ghoae shown ready made in the shops
seem astonishingly cheap. considering
their loyeliHess.
Plain. dotted and striped weaves are
used. and all the skirts are gored and
some made TO flare sharply at the bot
tom. Then there are nounces galore,
often one over the other, and draw
strings and bows OF ribbon insertions
and edgings of white or yellow lace;
all OF which is meant to show fetohingly
Mt unexpeoted moments and provide a
proper stand-off look to the outside skirt.
NEW COMBINATIONS
The new glace silks, combined with
airy decorations, make attractive and
5atseful evening costumes Among the
TRANSPARENT weayes the more delicate
gauzes. Of cearHs, take the lead for