Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
FOR JUNE BRIDES.
A WEDDING GOWN THAT Is a
WORK or ART.
SKIRT TO GO WITH SHIRT WAISTS.
Cp-to-Datc Idcas for the Yachting
womnn-Nusiins Calming I'm Popu-
IarIt,-Thrce Brnnd-Ncw Materials
for summer.
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NEW YORK. June 6.--Society salaams
70 the June bride. fetching creature that
she is. This year she is TO be gowncd in
more charming mode than ever. Here
IS a wedding dress that one OF the most
beautiful OF New Yoriss women is going
10 wear. The contrast Of texture is re-
markablc. The bodice is skilfully drapod
with white chiffon. and slashed with
cleaning satin. while clouds OF chiffon
form the sleeves. Around the foot OF
tho skirt runs Gordon OF orange
blossoms. and at the BACK, where It is
ovolutcd into long train. huse bow OF
White satin ribbon charms the eye.
So much for the gown in which the
young woman IS 10 be married That
would never do for the travelling dress,
OF course. Perhaps J ought to call it the
yoing-awsy gOwn-tO be strictly English
you know. However, for those of US
who SIN have old-fashioncd ideas. travel
ling dress viii DO. This particular one
IS Of simple. quiet fawn-cloth. 1t has
most delicious Innings Of pink. white, and
c0ld-check silk, a dainty little surprise
Mltn "a NOV tll4f4At VI AtiN Ab0L i'AAH1o INC
inner edges. Fawn braid is used 10 orna-
Incnt the surface of this gown, and as
this repeats exactly the cloth on which
Il rests. u gives an exceeding uniformity
OF tone In the frlls that run down the
bodice there IS a most becoming note OF
TURQUOISE blue. The same effect obtains
in the jewellcd buckle that clasps the
ribbon at the waist.
Next in importance TO the bride herself
comes the bridcmaid. Here is q hat
which Is especially fitted for her and one
which would be becoming TO any young.
fresh face. Yet it is simplicity itself
II is one mass OF accOrdion-pleoted
chin0n-the crown fastened I'm the centre
with a diamond ornament. This is lied
IOunl the base with Tuscan-tintcd ribbon
and has three white feathers at one side
Jn materials for the gown itself the
bridesmaid may find something very en-
hanclng in pin-spot bengaline.- This silk
particularly i'm cream color. has a. very
youthful charm. Ondine is another silk
quite in favor for bridesmaids. and may
be hal in almost any pale shade.
AT last we have a skirt that may be
worn with q sh.rt-waist without opening
down the back al inopportune moments.
or slipping below the belt. This new idea
IS worthy Of special consideration, and is
becoming most dcscwcdly popular. II IS
Intended for wear with the bOlerO. now
80 much worn. and opens at one side Of
the front thus Obviatiug any possible
separation at the placket hole. The
shape is excellent. Cut without any
fulness az ne back it yet sets admirably.
u IS finished at the waist. which is abso-
lutciy tight. with q neat Petersham band.
This skirt would be particularly desirable
for country wear. for, on account Of it's
..rHfr a.f1r
for cycling or tennis use. When worn
uy wheelwOman, the new cycling hat
now coming into favor would be most
suitahle This novelty is made very
simply. consisting merely of a knitted
Tam o. Shanter. mounted on a velvet
band trimmed at one side with a couple
o. quilts and a bunch of flowers.
The woman whose idea of enjoyment in
Summer consists chiefly Of boating has
a variety Of wraps 10 choose from, and
must be unfortunate. indeed. if some one
among them does not become her. We
have tho long coat ulster in the ever
useful blue cloth. faced with white. Then
there IS the short cape form. These
latter show q decided novelty in being
arranged to button over the shoulders so
that they can be worn in circular form,
or open TO admit the arms. These capes
have admirable points. and may be used
FOR driving also. These are the most in
evidence. but they are modified in so
many ways as TO practically become en-
tirely different in style.
Despite the endless variety Of ma
terials we are already familiar with. there
are always new ones which find their way
10 public favor. Among the novelties for
this season there are three which seem
10 deserve particular mention; First,
there is a new fabric which is called
"Lousne" il is a kind Of poplin much
thinner than the ordinary variety and
Is TO be found mainly in charming little
check patterns. green. mauve, black and
gray being combined with white. 1t
Offers Itself persuasively for blouses. The
other two materials are Of the gauze
variety Dalghali crepe is like chiffon,
but infinitely superior TO that perishable
article In wearing qualities, and offering
the further advantage Of being cheaper.
Then there is the Agra gauze. This Is
very soft and silky. and makes the most
delightful frils and fichus. 1t promises
20 be very much worn, and this, indeed,
applies to al Of these new corners.
But with all the Juror that exists for
Transparent stuffs Of every variety.
rnusiins win hold their own in popularity.
One Of the prettiest afternoon dresses l
have seen this season is Of the time