Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
THE FASHIONS At SARATOGA
A Single Long Feather Is the
Fad in Millinery.
BLOSSOM. LADEN HATS NOTABLE
Match Skirts and Waists Are
Popular.
Point d'esprit Is the Leading Material for
Evening Gowns Worn by Young People,
Though Plain Net Has showing-De-
lightfui Dresses Are of Crepe de Chime.


Saratoga, N. y, July 15. "A single,
long feather is the fad of the moment
in millinery and occasionally such
addition reaches a limit of two feet,
length being added to apparently, by
40 proportionate increase as to breadth.
4 favorite modu of placing, is at an
acute angle in the midst OF large
plated rosette on the left side and
a refined example is throughout in
gray, band of gray mousseline en-
circlipg the medium. straight crown
and single long feather placed in the
midst of mammoth mousseline ros-
cite. The quill part of the feather is
In view and usually, these single
feathers are stuck through garniture,
rather than rising from the midst of
the same. Choice is given between
straight feathers and others which curl
around the hat, nor must the popu-
larity of single feathers be understood
as interfering with the use of two or
more together. Feathers in general,
are an important factor in millinery
and used perhaps quite as much as
during winter.
Blossom laden hats are, however,
most notable Rich entertainments that
glow in brilliant color, lend charm to
pretty faces or almost atone for plain
features, since attention is SO attracted
TO those artificial bloomings, that one
may carelessly pass by defects in the
countenance below. Tulle, beautiful
as it is in garniture, has been SO
.vishly used, that some reaction has
1t in and fastidious wearers have of
.te chosen in preference, the standard
and inexhaustible adornment of flowers.
In this line, much prestige attaches
to large leayed popples dyed in all
colors and of finest manufacture, they
gently wave to and fro, with most
becoming result.
Black skirts, with independent
waists, are not worn as much now as
formerly, and though still quite popu-
lar, probably because so useful, they
have not the prestige that belongs to
wbiteJor pale colored skirts with waist
to match or harmonize. As for ex-
ample, with white pique or light
quality wool skirt, white silk waist
is reokoned good style; pink with pink,
blue with blue, &C., or again, en-
tremely pretty contrasts become notice.
able, when a delicately, colored waist
is worn with white skirt. In truth,
there is no rule and the fair ones
instincts must be the guide. But as
independent waists are a great power
in dress, they merit special attention
and noteworthy indeed, are some made
of ribbon velvet alternating with lace
laid over satin. A lovely example worn
by noted belle, is Of green velvet
ribbon an inch and half in width
that alternates with green satin of
lighter shade overlaid with lace The
bands are placed diagonally on the
waist and enoircle the arms with en-
larging effect. With this corsage was
worn silk skirt showing green flowers
set on cream surface.
Economy and style Join hands not
unfrequently, by reason of the jaunty
combinations in vogue, for even at
dressy Saratoga, there are people who
consider cost, while scrupulous in pre-
serving good outward appearance.
A black silk dress the worse for wear,
was draped as to the skirt, by black
net, the waist that was irreclaimable,
was done away with and one of pink
collar of black silk-made from a new
piece left over-gave tone; the sleeves
were Of partly worn black silk covered
by net, bows OF pink and black ribbon
were set on them and the corsage
as we'll. Thus was obtained an elegant
gown at comparatively trifling expense.
1.-Two Remnants" Your two rem
pants can together, make a charming
gown. OF the smaller piece, have the
corsage and let it open in front over
full vest of red silk under black
lace; collar of red silk and fiat plait-
tngs Of red silk on the sleeves. This
will give tone to the material which
you say is of silk in a close striped
design of brown and black crossed by
narrow stripes OF plain red; Your larger
remnant will form the skirt and the
design of waving diagonal black stripes
on a red surface, will be in keeping
with, and constitute a iaunty COM
pletion to tho corsage. Trim your hat
with red roses, black feathers and
brown ribbon.
"Carlotta. Perfume bottles pro-
vided with lock and key, are recent
and valuable introduction, since by
means of the same, waiting maids and
Wallets can no longer refresh themselves
TO the detriment of their employers.
Not a few dainty bottles of rare cut
glass mounted in silver, have been
filed with that sweet old favorite,
Murray & Lanman's Florida water and
presented to June brides, who have
taken such delightful membranes to
summer hotels or private villas, where
they grace my lady's boudoir with
their own peculiar refinement.
Evening Gowns. Point d'esprit
is the leading material for evening
gowns worn by young people at Sara
toga, though plain net has showing.
Delightful dresses are made of crepe de
chine that falls in bewitching softness
about the form or mousseline either in
plain colors, floral patterns or all over
intricate designs. Rosalind May.