Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11
NEW FORK FASHIONS.
SPRING and Summer Materials Independ-
ent Waists-Skirts-Out Door Garments .
And Association-New Millinery
Notes.

spring ana summer M86oflh1S AuuePcuu-
emit Waists-Skirts-Out Door Garments
And Association-New Millinery
Notes.
A leading style in semi transparent
summer goods. shows thin ecru linen
traversed by hrocaded satin stripes in
different coiors. Less expensive ma
terials on the same order. are in ecru
cotton varied by white or coiored lace
stripes ard both features appear in
plaias of either cotton or linen in ecru
shades Grenadines in great variety,
foll.,w similar patterns and in the
f1andsoIner classes, are added to by fine
beads that oblong and fat. are woven
10 aud thus remain firm and a part OF
the fabric on which they glitter.
MIXED WOODS
are often extremely stylish in Loose
weave, and extraordinary assembling
of colore that at tunes in a tumble OF
hues and rongi. surfaced, are too bold
for any but the tall and slender. Ladies
of more qniet taste, can choose less
pronounced goods on the same order,
whip cord or fine plain cloth but the
last ns.nej is better wearfo for those who
can ff..r.i ei;rDga Of garments, than
persons whose one thick OUT door dress,
must undergo hard usage. For such,
mixed cloth is altogether the better
selection. Taffeta silk will once more
lead for those light, cool gowns that
are joy to, the feminine heart, but In
dia silks are shown in such numbers
and at such attractive prices that they
must find wearers.
INDEPENDENT WAISTS
are again mighty host and in spite
of every adverse criticism or prophecy,
vii! be an important, because most
useful element in summer outfits.
Shirt waists in washable goods, are a
legion, but the sleeves while still quite
full at the top, are cut somewhat close
below the elbow or are confined by
rows of lengthwise tucks that reach
from the cuffs to the elbow Thus 1T
will be easy 10 re- model the bishop
sleeves of last season, either by slight
sha ping and bv tucks as well, if thought
Ore fera bic Silk waists likewise, are
destined 20 play an important part and
the pr-'fy $ Ia CT Overlapping by ch1f-
fon, will add becoming and dressy eff
fec,s to many new or partly worn gar
me,fs As an example may be men
toned last seasons corsage of pink
silk worn by the daughter of q leading
physician. Which is now being made
new again by an application of Ivory
soap and yelling of white chiffon.
The last is placed not for the purpose
of concealing biemiehes, for they all
disappeared, butto the end OF apparent
cha ags IN material,
BLACK SKIRTS
are a conseau ance on colored independ-
ent waists. Again they command at
tention and shapes are as yet SO little
altered from last season, that those
which were then fashionable, can be
utilized, pro ninent in this line being
the brocades which have been thought
SO choice. Despite considerations OF
utility however, that must prolong a
demand far separate waists and skirts,
more style attaches to entire dresses.
Tailor made gowns have prestige all
their own a nd some Of the most attrac.
tive costumes being made up, aare in
ve!ntina ell her plain or corded. Some
are severely plain, with line OF white
satin showing at each seam, but more
elaborate examples have garnitures OF
guipure lace that shows to much adj
vantage OH the new colors, among
which gol i-l, brown, wood shades OF
green are conspicuous.
JACKETS
Opening over rests are the regulations
style for tailor IEade gowns and really
such pretty effects have resulted there
from. that they seem necessity. The
useful, but nnbecoming shades of an
average walking dress, are thereby
made an offset to gay or delicste si'As'
that form the vest and ladies may III Us
profit by beauty Producing coiors'
nlacad next the faoe and yet reap the
ad vantage e,f.grave hues that well do
lhattie5wfth dust and mud. Dress in
general. is not as yet marked by novel
| ty 10 outline. Round or slightly point.
ed corsxges. display nothing new. but
the tend4ncy for thin materials, is to
Ward more garniture than formerly in
| the way of flounces or narrow rufffes.
cAPEs
arctic be shown in styles quite similar
to last season and those who have gar
ments left over, can readily.~utilize
them. Chiffon is @ feature and again
it is seen in contrast to the heaviest
materials or trimmings. Cloth, velvet
or velutina will appear first among
openings and later on, numerous fancy
creations in silk overlaid by lace OF
passementerie or both. Dear to wo
mans heart also, will be ostrich feath
er boas that gently and comfortably
enwrap the face, such soft embrace i'm
parting beauty in SO many instances
by means of concealment. The Marie
Antoinette ruchings as well, will retain
popularity and deservedlyso, since mo-
only ia black, but effective coinbina
tions of color, they like feather boas
unite the useful and the aesthetic.
NEW MILLINERY
is seen as yet. only in partial glimpse
but these show that both rough ant
3fancy straws will be almost exclusivel,
in favor. Shapes are very fanciful ant
while there will be some low crowns
the majority are to rise high and mar
row. Green is conspicuous, but per
haps not Ii ore SO than attractive pur
pie shades and geranium colors /,
varied to4es, stand high on the list
Mixtures in colorings remain very Dol,
and high rising aigreates, pompons
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