Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-13

Green and white are greatly in favor,
o,d saw one such combination lhal
was really delightful. The gown ltsen
was of white canvas. trimmed with ihe
highest green, inch-wide gauze with
n satin edge. This was applies
In the form Of braidng to the
skirt in very intricate pattern
and also on the sleeves ana lNe
front of the bodice. The epaulettes lolnl
long cape-like trimmings above me ali'9
and the sleeves fall over the hand Inc
effect of the whole was very satisfactory
Here is an appropriate costume LOT
those Of us who sometimes 90 TO the
races. The material IS the ever-pop.-
lar foulard in a soft pearl grey. Inc
skirt is of the fashionable sun-ray pleat-
ed variety, edged with ruche OF plack
silk muslin. made very full and striped
down the sides with treble rows OF heaVy
black lace insertion, connected togelhef
for several inches at the top so as 10
well mould the hips. The blouse ana
sleeves are both tucked, and trimmed
win insertions of the black lace, 10 cor
respond with that on the skirt. Inc
SQUARE. fat epaulettes are Of silver gui-
pure. scalloped with tiny pleaiings OF
black lace. the belt and straight coliar
being also of the guipure. The nat 10
wear with this gown is or me- gray
straw. with beret crumpled crown, set
off with bows and draperies in peall-gIey
chiffon. 1t has an aigrette or piacK
ostrich tips at the side. The parasol IS
of Pekln silk, edged with SILK musiih
hounce. -, g.
Accordion pleating is very much in
favor. and appears in almost endless
variety IN the matter of the arrange
,nents of the pleats. Perhaps the most
Fashionable at present is the sun-ray, klll
pleated skirt, otherwise kown as plisse
solen. but this is only one OF many one
OF the newest styles is the croSs-"ay
killing. especially suitable for sleeves
and house-gowns. Then there are
stripes formed of some dozen close set
killings, with an inch Of plain material
above. while others form box pleats
broken at intervals by strips OF the same
material. Another style falls in waved
lines which closely resemble cordings ana
minute undine wavlngs in corded stripes
closely set together, either III Hhes
or Vandykes.
Some OF the ordinary killings are
broken by festooned scallops OF the ma
torlal, and give the aspect Of a single
or double row Of houncing FasnlonhD.e
capes are much trimmed with kilt-pleated
lisse. and some. for evening and carriage
wear, are covered with lace, Killed ana
In It's turn ONcfldll WIN iaCc hO"ANH'S~'
Very many OF the latest blouseS are
either tucked or Killed, some suggestion
OF this style appearing on the sleeves.
II not elsewhere. Even the parasols,
which this year are so much trimmed
as TO be actually fussy. are covered Win
accordion-pleating. and have fittings at
the edge Of lace and silk. Tho latest
thing in handles for these additions 10
the toilette Is the semblance OF horse
chestnut bursting from its pr.ckly sheath.
We are going to wear barege again,
and 1t is really very desirable material
I'm many ways, although the sort we used
10 have was noted for It's unpleasant
tendency TO split horizontally on the
very slightest proyocation, or none al
all The modern variety, however. Is
better woven, and many OF the newest
dresses are being made OF it. The most
fashionable color In which the new ba-
rege Is seen is that very iightest shade
OF pearl-gray Of which our grandmothers
were so fond, and which has not been in
favor for very long time.