The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-08-18

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Bathing suits-Jewelry-Hair
Hosiery.
The Newport wrap is always of im-
portance-from the fluffy, white ostrich
feather boa or cape thrown gracefully
over the fair shoulders of the debu-
tante, to the colored velvet wrap glis-
tening with jet or stetl supplemented
by CHI ffon platings worn by the porily
dowsger, each fills its flee; the for
mer enhancing youthful cha ms while
the latter drawn closely around the
throat, aids in softening Times unkind-
ly touches. AS a compromise between
the two, Nile green velvet cape, seen
on Bellevue Avenue had sort of
white lace collarette, with deep points
at the back and front studded with i'm
itation emerelds and gilt spangles APP
plqued on the velvet. Between the
lace points was a velvet plat at the
back which opened on a velvet bow.
Three black chiffon ruffles edged the
green velvet cape sleeves, with double
black chiffon plating over the shou!-
der; while the neck was a forest of
chiffon plaitings with tiny green velvet
bows among them and larger velvet
bows were placed at each side of the
front.
An elegant dinner dress supplied by
Lord e. Taylor and worn at private
entertainment, was of brown, green
ard white brocaded grenadine in moss
patterns made over green and purple
changeable silk, the skirt finished by
three rows of narrow black velvet 10
varied widths. The back of the cor
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passe enterie, edged by Sun, Il green
satin revers, almost covered by Vene.
tian lace, woven in squares, with me-
dalton centers, and from under the
green satin revers comes black satin
edged chiffon plaitings. Similar but
wider plaitings are set over the puff on
the sleeves, and the cuffs are finished
by green satin, lace squares, with an
inside lace trimming. The collar is in
harmony with the sleeves, and plated
chiffon falls over the back. Wide
green and brown satin ribbon twisted
together forms the belt with bow at the
left side. Fine white lace falls from
shoulder 10 waist at the left side, aud
tiny white lace leaves are in rows on
the black passementrie front.
Colored crash seems to be the fa-
vored material for Yachting suits, and
although the blouse front is quite new,
still the "reefer" and blazer jackets are
noticeably popular, often lined with
crimson or blue, which partially faces
the small revers. Crimson or blue
crash skirts sometimes have narrow
cClored cambria band stitched around
the lower edge and similar facing on
the pockets. A white pique skirt and
blue cloth jacket makes jaunty yacht
ing suit, or the ordinary gray crash or
linen suit is used by those who do not
care to incur the expense of special
OF lit.
bathing suits are not now the unbe-
coming garb that they were in days
gone by, and fancy collars are their
distinctive feature, some being made
sailor shape in front and pointed at the
back. White or red duck collars on
black brilliantine, or pale blue collar
trimmed with white duck on dark blue
serge are among leading styles. Fancy
soutache braid in red, white, blue or
black Casually in contrasD are put on
both fancy or plain designs. 1t is an
exception where Jokes full to the belt
are not employed, skirts just covering
the knee, and the old-time materials
such as briliaLti tine, serge or flannel
continue to hold popular favor.
A heart, shaped amethyst set round
with small pearls and diamonds is the
very acme of elegance in brooches, and
although many round stones are sim
ilarly finished heart-shaped ornament
is the fashionable fancy. The splen-
dor Of heart shaped brooches formed of
small diamonds with an emerald at the
center, or of rubies or emeralds with
diamond at the center, may readily be
imagined, and usually these elegant
brooches may also be used as pendants.
Enamelled brooches hold their owr,
and tlag-pins look very pretty on yacht
ing suits, or green enamt He'd leaves,
tipped with minute diamonds or pearls,
have cool, rural appearance, doubly
attractive in hot weather. Slender
chains dotted with stones, are still in
favor as bracelets, but the newest idea
is simple chain with heart shaped
ornament, which may be transferred.
Warm weather does not seem to de-
ter the fashionist from wearing the
heavy cushion across the top of the
head necessary to the Pompadour roll,
or those at the side with French loops
or the figure eight at the back. Any
wavy style Of hair-dressing is however
admissible and light couture is GER
tainly more in keeping with the season.
Plaided or checked hosiery is always
used with waist on the same order,
and even plaided necktie seems to
call out plaided stockings. For dressy
occasions, minute embroidered sprigs
in gay colors on black silk, or lace
open-work occupy the foremost position
always worn with shoes to match. BIZ
cycle hosiery is always interesting and
fine wooden hose with CT without feet
or with cotton feet, fill varied require
ments. The Oxford footless golf hose
is without feet and coming over the
shoe may be used with very thin
stocking, therefore readily drawn off
1t comes in plaids, checks, or stylish
mixture. and all varieties of golf or BIZ
cycle hose, come with contrasting cuff
tops" FANNIE FIELD.