The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-08
FASHIONS AT SARATOGA.
Morning Costumes-Foulard Silks
Negligee Gowns - organdies -
Evening Dresses.
Special CORRESPONDENCE.

Special Correspondence.
Saratoga. July Ones genuine social
position is clearly defined by the break
fast dress at SaratoCa-somC costumes
showing AN ever attractive refinement,
others the rcpulsive display which consd-
tuteS the sole importance of newly aC-
quired wealth. Many muslin, piQue or
silk shirt waists are so dainty, with their
rows of fine embroidery. hcmstitchirg or
tucis, that worn with a handsome black
skirt. they are the embodiment of style.
Pques are i'm extraordinary favor, and
as white. pink, blue, beige and black
are variously trimmed with embroidery,
contracting braiding, or bias cloth straps,
the variety is very interesting. Five
embroidered bands forming a point on
the front breadth casually i'm contracU is
q favorite style and q very pretty pink
dress was trimmed with white bands, the
waist a short Jacket with white revers,
a lace front. and pink satin ribbon
tied around the waist.
THE POSSIBILITIES
of blue foulard silks are illustrated in
morning waists. looking cool and sweet:
| the neEligc costume with a white lace
jacket. and many Tflcs on the skirt
| edged with white lace; the handsome
| afternoon dress, with broad white lace
| insertion on the skirt, lace guimpe and
| SIC ewes WIN NAT 10 lndtCn, winch, Wnen
laid aSiue the attractive costume is suit
able also for evening. Half-tight sacques
| of colorcd silk (oftentimes pink and
| white lace insertion in alternate rows.
| are cool, and with a deep lace ruffie all
| around, anl lace jabot at the front, they
| represent Il handsome, stylish appear
ance. A black taffcta silk is usually the
preferred skirt
NEGLIGE MORNING GOWNS
are extremely beautiful, either Of plain
colored silk and white lace insertion, or
OF crepe de Chine or cOlored silk muslin,
! profusely trimmed with wide lace in
yoke shape on the shoulders, down the
| front. and not unfreQueutly with a deep
| lace nounce around the lower edge of the
| skirt. White is very stylish, cOnse-
Quently very elegant gowns, sacques, silk
Skirt or fancy waists, are seen ON all
sides not emitting combinations of black
and white, an example of which is
black taffeta silk dress, embroidered in
white silk.
| WHITE OR COLORED ORGANDIES
are admissible at all times of the day,
clabOrately trimmed with very narrow
| black velvet run on plain, as simulated
| OVCrSkirtS, or as an cdging on double
! rutes, which are Crimped in order to
produce the best effect An illustration
| in pale helotrOpe organdy, shows the
skirt trimmed by Crimpcd ruffies, while
the yoke is of tucks and black lace In
sertion. the fun lower waist meeting the
yoke scallops, edged with a ruChing in
keeping with the skirt. Contrast is given
by black velvet collar and belt, with
a velvet knot at each side Of the front,
and loops at the back. Yoke extends
over the mousquctaire sleeve, and pointed
haring cuffs are edged by black lace.
This gown was recently worn by So
cicty belle, and as she walked with
firm, graceful step. a delicate aroma was
perceptible, and i'm this connection It
may be- added that the pretty idea Of in
dividuality i'm perfumes is carried OF
course still farther in summer than in
winter. since i'm warm weather the gentle
stimulant of a choice, toilet extract is
peculiarly refreshing. Among the host
of scents that lend their charm tn fash
ions faVoritcs the old time, truly Amer-
can Murray Il LanmanS Florida Water
still rcgns as ever. It's sprghtly fra
grancc is waited TO us as we traverse
the corridors of the most fashionable
summer hotels. and i'm the dantly ap-
pointed hCudors Of the villas of the
wealthy this Queen of Toilet Waters Is
conspicuous among the furnishings of my
lady's drcSSug-tablc.
PINK
is great favorte for evening, as it
lights so beautifully, and can be worn by
DcrsOns OF all ages. An exquisite pink
, French Organdy dress seen at one of the
leading hotels, had deep plated ruff
ile around the skirt, narrowing towards
the front where ii was overlapped by
Rcuaissancc lace front breadth, which
extended around the hips i'm a basque eff
feet, with q fun. long drapery at the
back falling over the skirt ruttle. From
under the lace front piece, at each side
appeared four wide bias folds of or
CANDY with a Renaissance lace band
above, ana these. alternating. composed
the skirt, an being carried under the
lace drapcry at the back. The waist was
a lace yoke ana sleeves with pink or
CANDY lower waist; black velvet collar
belt, with black straps from waist 70
shoulder where they ended in grace
ful bow,
THE HAT
/ used with this costume, was an ivory
white fancy straw, with lace and pink
I roses twisted together, supplemented by
crushed roses under the brim. A white
% silk parasol with sprays Of flowers, em-
broidered in pink silk on each rib, and
pink ribbon bow on handle, completed 4
most charming toilette.
SHOES
r are no longer In harmony with colored
dresses but rather i'm contract as white
. canvas or kid, or black patent leather are
I the prevailing fancy. For every day use,
tan shoes cannot be displaced, and for
D evening, black, beaded patent leather
O slippers either with or without a strap
4 and small, Hat ribbon bow are the
correct style. Fannie Field,