Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Evening Corsages-FulI Dress Gowns-Sash
es Power-Jeweled Belts-Christmas
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hions.
Corsages of evening gowns surpri
by delightful though often most da
ing combin nations of color and skille
arrangement of materials and garn
ture. A beautiful example in whit
satin and lace, shows spray of pin
geraniums falling over the front frol
the left shoulder and the soft velve
! belt is in three shades of pink tha
harmonic with varying hues in th
flowers. A dashipg waist is compose
of black spangles that like coat Q
mail, envelope the figure from a sof
belt of pink peau de sole the neck tha
is finished by white lace and chiffol
and on the left side towards the should
er, spray of long stemmed, large pinl
roses gives completion.
EXTREME DELICACY
Is reached in a white silk dress thai
has the skirt embroidered in far reach
ing sprays of flowers in soft Dresden
colors, while similar hues are repeated
in a vine of small buds and blossoms
which encircle the neck. This gown il
made with a demi-train and for that
reason, better adapted to a young ma.
tron than youthful belle and while
demi-trains are not convenient for
dancing, yet aesthetic considerations
sometimes outweigh all others and the
train is held up on occasion. Net in
large mesh finished by chenille. forms
some striking gowns, though this ma
terial is apt to look heavy and there
fore no SO generally becoming as fine
net that suits everyone according to
different styles in making, and by rea-
son of simplicity, it is specially we'll
adapted to society buds, who do not
dress SO elaborately as their elders. A
pretty example is of fine white net over
pink taffeta silk: ruching is placed
On the lower edge and two others at
wide intervals on the skirt above: the
waist shows an accordion. plating of
pink silk that reaches from soft white
satin belt. to a finish of white net
around the neck and the sleeves are
'hort puffs of net with falls of lace
lbove. A garland of small white roses
over the front and is completed
IN the shoulders by bouquets which
liffer markedly from each other and it
'an be added that in general, where
ips or flowers are placed on both
houlders, they do not match, but more
requently such garnitures are placed
My on the left side. Nine out OF ten
r larger proportion of waists are
made to suit
SLENDER FIGURES,
10Th trimmings and materials being
laced together with full effects. Tu!le
as given way to net and the last nam
d fabric seems to increase in popular
" as the season advances, the gain
eiog on the side of greater utility.
nce net is really quite durable ma
erial. Those who can appreciate ele
ance, also welcome a return to lace,
fter an enforced obscurity these de
ghtful fabrics are restored to favor
nd while hardly the choice for young
iris, present rare opportunities to
latrons. since they form grave or gay
,stumes according to the manner in
hich they are made up and while
litable to woman of twenty-five
ay with propriety be worn by an
A woman is never too
d to wear lace and it is equally be
'ming at all stages in life.
SAsHEs
e power this season. In view Of !
the shops exhibit them in a G
range as to coloring and
lttern since they not only serve to ]
1ish evening gowns, but have become q
most jaunty accessory for even wool
'esses in doors. Roman sashes par
are liked for such completion =
I'd dashing ties to match, encircle the :
zen collar and obviate it's normal n
verify. Soft belts, as may have been y
ted, are nevertheless extremely fash t,
nable. nor does the inevitable bulky C
ect about the waist, tend to discour c
Q their use. Belts are in immense
mand and sometimes glitter not only
fine metal workmanship. but in set
'gs of precious or semi precious \
mes These run up into hundreds I
in case of girdles, into a thousand 3
more dollars. L
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. g
new introduction in jewelry and Y
that offers special advantages for
ristmas presents, are pins having 's
all circular stones as headings and a.
ming in sets of six placed in a tiny IS
ther case. Each is different in color
m its mates and a pretty set in semi
.cious stones can be had for $12.
ose finished by precious gems, be-
at $35, but even a single pin would
IN an acceptable gift for persons
ose aspirations are moderate.
porting pins" commence at So sol :
ece and are cunning limitations of
plements used in, fashionable out
'r sports and there are of course r.
ny fancy pins in enamel that simu in
es flowers, while stars or geometrical NJ
igns give variety. In n
SILVER, T,
lute reproductions Of chairs, desks or la
er articler of furniture which have ~
used by famous people, are stylish ia
for The parlor mantelpiece or table:
lplete sets of desk belongings are
wn at extravagant prices for holiday ~
'enfs to gentlemen, and these of course b.
" enieorm finish, but single pieces st, !,
dew -sed in attractive designs. Toilet St
Giles are most fashionable now, when