Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
NEW FASHION IS OLD.
GOING BACK TO THE DRESS OF
CATHERINE DE MEDICIs.
THE EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE.
a NcW Costume OF Canvas Made
over Silk-MusIin Gowns Now TO he
Worn over Changeable Silk
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NEW YORK. June 1s.-It seems as II
The idea Of going back to other days for
our fashions was never to end 1t is
always the old that IS new now. The
1rocks that our grandmothers wore are
rot in favor. but those Of our great
erandmothers are ultra-fashionable.
Here Is an example that / noticed tho
other day-a white muslin dress in the !
style once Endorsed by Catherine the /
Great. Of Russia. Think Of going back TO |
the time Of that womanl
This gown, which was made especially |
10 be worn at garden party, had a |
foundation Of modern spotted muslin, the |
nounces and embroidery having historical !
interest. The tab.ier had alternate rows !
of Valenciennes insertion and narrow /
hounces Of embroidery. At the back !
were two wide hounces Of embroidered
muslin, coming half way up and descend I
ing 10 the tablier. \ frill of embroidery
went down one side OF the bodice, and
continued down the opposite side of the
tablier. On the other side was trimming
Of mauye ribbon, coming across in the
same way and falling on the skirt. The
whole was made up 10 wear over white
six.
one OF the prettest ideas IN the return
70 the early Victorian period, of which
we near so much just at present, is a
very elegant cloak. 1t Is made of
fuchsia colored velvet in cape fashion.
,short IN the back. and having long ends
IN front. The velvet Is covered with
black chiffon Fittings. through which the
tnts Of the velvet CLEAN i'm the most
fascinating way. The lining is OF a rich
brocade. harmonizing in color with the
material For evening and general dress
wear nothing handsOmer could be even
imagined.
Among other new hats for summer |
saw some very effective ones for those
Of US who are in half mourning. 1t is
not particularly easy 10 find something
desirable in this line, so these merit a
word or two One, in particular, was
especially attractive. 1t was trimmed
with q number Of tulle rosettes. white
ones on one side and black ones on the
other. From the centre Of these comes a
straight osprey with a curled piece
waving toward the back, over a white
ostrich feather. Beneath the brim was a
bunch OF white carnations. tipped with
mauye. Another style. with more color
in ct, was a hat Of violet straw, draped
with mauve tule. and trimmed with
masses Of many-hued conyovui.
4 great consideration at this time Of
tho year is a gown that Will stand the
wear and tear inseparable from the gay
cites Of the season, and at the same time
present q smart and dressy appearance.
one such costume is of ecru canvas,
made up over blue, the canvas allowing
The color beneath 70 show through. The
a., frf,. ,o1
lsse. the holder flowers in the design
being also Of the blue. Blue chiffon, in
q deep. double fril finishes the front Of
the bodice The skirt is formed of the
canvas. entirely distinct from the silk
beneath and IS embroidered all around
the bottom. Another frock, also very
durable. is a very open check gauze or
pale green. made up over blue and very
handsomely trimmed with guipure !ald
over emerald green velvet
Here IS something quite original in de-
egu. The material IS soft silk, print
a. IN a POmpadour pattern OF pink ana
blue. The bodice has a basque effect IN
front. but at the back is continued into
The centre back breadth Of the SKIRT ana
lorGered with applique embroidery OF
laleuciennes lace worked with sequlns
end beads. The sleeves are tight fitting,
Dat widen slightly az the top, ana the
bodice opens In front over light blue
chiffon. This IS quite out OF the ordl-
nary and the effect is excellent.
If We have to be fashionable and want
90 be economical at the same time, one
of the incest ways TO accomplish our
ell is 20 have gowns OF thin material
t0 De worn over different silk Innings.
one Charming summer gown or white
muslin which / saw had strips or en-
Drlldcry and lace insertion let in al IN
ter.als. and was made up over shot rose
ana yellow SILK But II was quite dis-
t.nct ana detachable, and could be worn
over changeable Innings. Another one
arranged IN the same way, was or Dlack
satin spotted grenadine. with four or
I've little frills at the hem. TINS was
designed 10 wear over black or white,
alternately, at the owners pleasure;
This last idea IS especially soou anu
practically provides two handsome COS.
tunes at little moro than the cost u
one.
some OF the gowns for evening wear are
very tempting-more so than some otus
wish they were. White. always beau
tiful and suitable Is particularly In iav2s
for summer wear, and VIII De extensive
ly worn. A particularly pretty evening
dress Is or chine thrown on whte
ground, on which Is a white procaue as
well az a chine design. IL is' mace WIN
n bOlero OF the silk lined with wnite sa-
Tin and turned back, 80 that the SIDES
OF the Jacket almost form large, boid re-
vers. Round the hem at one side the
sklrt IS trimmed with white cerise, ana
green satin bows. with RIBBON miro
ducod here and there. The sleeves are
made % single pun covered with XIII
ed chiffon.
For yachting and boating parties ah'
for general wear, white serge holds ~
own against all rivals. 1t is worn Do,l
plain and striped. and the ribbed serses
with pronounced diagonal weaving ar
especially recommended for wear. w