Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-17
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Midsummer MISUNDERSTANDING Outfits
Commencement tGowns-TravelingD Dresses
And OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


Commencement Gowns-TravelingD Dresse
And Conveniences-Eccentr
/ Among numerous flower laden ant
lotherwise elaboratelr trimmed hats
IN fancy weave, sailor varieties in plair
straw and having only band in finish
become an agreeable change. Equally
pleasing in another style, are elegant
Leghorn hats with wide soft brimt
turned to suit Individual tastes anG
lgarnitured by choicest selections from
milliners' stocks, while as a third class
of distinctively summer hats, come ex.
amples made in mousseline or chiffon
and charming because of their refined
lsimplicity, while wearers Furthermore.
have the advantage of different colors
according to differences in complexion
| or fancy. For
WEDDING GOWNS,
satin trimmed more or less lavishly by
mousseline or chiffon, is the first choice.
Sometimes the entire skirt is covered
by rafffes ana Nshere as elsewhere ia thin
fabrics, the use of narrow ribbon
usually baby ribbon or ruffies) becomes
apparent. So great indeed is the pop
ularity of chiffon, that wedding wells
ARE sometimes made of it, though not
to the displacement of tulle or lace,
both of which can be regarded as stand
ard. Lace also may give an elegant
fo
are elaborately trimmed, while the
plain skirt is relieved only by the long
veil that fall over it, but the tendency
is towards great deal of light trim
ming on bridal skirts and plain ones
become exceptional. Sleeves are pre-
ferably long and falling over the hand,
SO that gloves are CORRESPONDENCE
short. Orange blossoms or lilies of the
valley are chiefly used, and the veil un-
til after the ceremony, is worn over the
face. AS the season advances, mousse
line Or chiffon over taffeta silk will be
in favor.
GRADUATION GOWNS.
The slender American girl is special
ly we'll suited this season, because of
many ruffles, which if SO desired, may
envelop the wearer, since skirts are
trimmed from waist to lower edge and
both sleeves and corsage may be hid
den by the extended garniture. AS IL
to add farther likewise to what is ap-
parently over-abundant, ruff1es can be
placed like ruchings so as to extend
either way. From these extreme limi
tations, innumerable gradations ap-
pear, nor is any style more fashionable
than a gown of light fabric showing
one or two simple ruf1ies on the hem.
Clusters of ruffles placed at intervals,
are also very fashionable and tucks
can hardly be misplaced either on
skirts or waists. To all this
ELABORATION,
simple gowns showing rows of satin
ribbon and lAia in accordion plaits, are
a pleasing che ge a3.G &B0@1 ? better
choice for tie minol4ty " s,rie
or may be chosen ~ slender young "a
men, though in such case, the si.ias
should be correspondingly. wide. This
is practicable, since skirts vary consi-
derably in width, according to the
trimming, those having abundant
garniture, being narrower than Others
which are finished simply. The last
named are usually made with a pro
nounced flare at the bottom and there
are differences between those cut with
seven or nine cores and such as with
narrow front breadth, have the sides
in circle shape. Sleeves are long or to
the elbow, with gloves to correspond
and white ribbons are more used thar
colors, although this season there is.
quite fancy for purple or geranium
pink. Lashes are extremely popular.
Dotted Swiss muslin, fine lawn or or
gandic are the favorite materials. For
TRAVELLING.
nothing can replace tailor made gown
of light weight wool with Jacket that