Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-09
IN THE REALM OF FASHION
Rosalind Mays Sprightly New
York Letter.
SATIN LEADS FOR BRIDAL GOWNS
With Lace or Chiffon in Way
of Garniture.

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A Notable Rage for orEandte ms the MA |
terial for Commencement Dresses = A |
TaiIor.mado Dress for Travelling = An
swers to InquirinG Correspondents.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal |
New York, june Satin continues
to he the leading material for bridal
gowns and although hrocade or tafeta
elk have been chosen, such selections
are certainly lacking 10 high style.
Both liberty and law prevail in regard
to corsHges and while ia minor details,
individual pecularities or fancies are
largely consulted, yet 10 general out
line, attention is paid to that which
prevails in dresses OF mors ordinary
character. A few waists depart from
what is usual, in being made tight,
but an appearance of fulness ia given
| by the mode of placing garniture and
| soft belts slightly pointed may be-
classed IA the regulation finish. Necks,
as a rus are high, but the great rop-
ulurity Of guimps has influsnce and
they are seen at times or again the front
only may he cut low with u soft filling.
Occasionally, too, the whole may be low,
hut 10y fastldioue people, this is con
sidered bad form. Slesves nre long and
preferably of lace with light lining of
mouslsline or not. Slaeves of tho ma
terial tucked or trimmed in harmony
with the dreas, are, however, noticeabls,
In the way of garnituFe. lace or
chiffon or both arc used, but lace il en-
plnyed, must be OF finest quality and
provided this he found too expensive,
chiffon Is 10 every way acceptable and
even preferred 10 case OF quito youth
full brides. Combinations of lace and
chiffon are often extremely pretty and
as an example of elaboration, mention
may be made of an outfit where the
chiffon rutiling for a wedding DRESS
employed the time Of skilled work
woman for two weeks. Trains ara
either round or square and Of such
varied lengths that no rule can be
given, the longest on record Mt present
however, having rested on the floor for
a distance Of four yards. Some trains
on the contrary, are hardly mors than
suggestions Of what might be. great
dea! depending on personal fancy aud
more on the stature of thH bride aud
general, surroundings Tbs vsil is Of
tulle or lace, the former arrangei over
the face until after the ceremony and
orange blossoms are by far most fire.
quenty employed, lilies Of the valley
being second in favor.
Bridal sets are shown at prices run
ming from s12 TO 500 at lending shops,
although one extrayagant establishment
has on hand styles at much higher
figures. A are richly trimmed with
! ribbon aud lace that is combined with
| IS h. 4,
is the usual material, but 10 the more
3 expensive garments, ia replaced by
linen lawn. while imitation Valen-
cisnnes gives way to the real and
I fine machine or hand embroidery ap-
, pears, the last named, Of course, being
r expensive. Elegant sets show fine Val
enciennes lace inserted IN applique
, style. Cluny lace ia used to some ex-
o tent and Italian Val us well, hut neither
r compare in favor with Valenciennes.
q To meet the tastes of refined customs,
Q these dainty garments before being sent
. home, are delioatsIy perfumed and for
such purpose nothing is found go choice
as Murray Il Lanman'H Florida water.
Every bride OF position or we'll in
a formed traveller has also in her outfit d
), supply of this we'll known toilet water
a since after exposure in tho sun or dur
Il ing the fatigues of journey, its re
n freshing qualities are beyond compare,
: For commencement dresses there ia
4 vsritable rage for organdie Gown aftet
!. gown of this material is forwarded il
a advance FROM the larger establishment
II ano dressmakers at home or by the day
!. follow such EXAMPLE Made over taffeti
ri silk, these costumes are really charm
"a ing, some graduates, however, prefer
Il ring the comparative individuality of
X taifeta silk dress In some modest pat
a tern, while as exceptional may bs men
ii toned a few gowns 10 fouard silk
ar Almost without exception, commence
nj mont dresses are white, but now ant
3. then young lady chooses colors. per
"a haps TO show spirit of Independence
l, Long sleeves and high necks are o
3. course obligatory, but lace sleeves ar
n go popular that they are sometime
IL chosen. Mosquetaire outlinus are es
ii pecially appropriate for thin material
NJ and many sleeves are finished by tuck
I'd or ruflles to match garniture seen else
nj where, Vallencienuss Lace is used {
a. an extraordinary extent, nor can an aa
semblage Of young girls be imRgine
without the inevitable sash. Thi
year, taffsta ribbon is largely used an
,s generally the ends are trimmed, bu
nj where the sash ia of material, il
no trimmed all around either with lace q
no chiffon, but preferably the former
he Shoes and gloves are oftenest white an
ri canvas is now go daintily finished tina
he it 10 really handsome and is compare
no lively economical, since by specif
10 preparation shoes made of il can
If kept perfectly fresh. Black paten
il leather ties arc also worn on graduatio
hs day.
hs For travelling, tailor made dret
n withsshort jacket worn over sbiI
i waist, ia the regulation style and wit
md reason, since nothing nlse withstands s
an we'll the varied experiences of trips b
dn land or water. Serge is an admirab
material, it's powers of endurance bein
almost marvellous hut in the way
change. covert cloth comes IN for
shars OF favor, mixed cloths are lils,
wiBe excellent and by travellers wi
nv. prefer high style to positive utility. fiji
use grade .plain cloth ia frequent see
tion, while ladies who look forward al
prehensively to summer heats may pr
The fer mohair that without doubt conHt
tutes an admirable travelling dres
in, Willis on the subject of tailor gown
'ws it can be added that military finit
Of gilt.braid placed in imitation
ees officers uniforms, is an idea in keel
ing with the present warlike spirit ar
lea, now aud then a daring dresE shows Il
three national coloFs in combinatit