The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-06-08
New York Fashions.
Graduating Dresses. Lace Yokes and Sleeves.
Wedding Costumes. Shade Hats. Sashes.
Belts. Silk Inderskirts.

Graduating Dresses. Lace Yokes and Sleeves,
Wedding Costumes. Shade Hats. Sashes
Belts. silk Inderskirts.
Correspondence of The Journal.
Simplicity in graduating dresses is a
theoretical term, considering the many
ruffles which adorn them, nevertheless
soft fabrics, such as organdy, cotton or
silk null, nainsook, dotted Swiss muslin,
or point d esprit net are in the ascen-
dancy, and China silk is also used to a
limited extent An overskirt outlined by
rutfies is quite as fashionable as the real
overskirt, and with a plain material ruff
hes are usually edged with lace. The
accessories necessary to point d esprit net
render it expensive, as silk is the accepted
lining, and the rutfles must be edged with
white satin ribbon.
SATIN Is STILL USED
for wedding costumes, but oftentimes
with lace oveTskirts, yokes and sleeves,
and growing prefer ence exists for lace or
soft net. The few who can afford it, use
Renaissance lace coming in circular skirts
ever, is in sprays appliqued on fine net,
equally beautiful and less expensive.
Pure white lace skirts add to the already
large variety, and as a substitute for lace
point d esprit net is high esteem. Orange
blossoms and lilies of the valley are the
preferred garnitures for wedding resses,
their arrangement being very much a
matter Of taste. Individuality in per
fumes is fad of the time, and dainty
maidens who have found delight in Muir
ray & Lanman' Florida water during the
winter rely upon it now to mitigate the
trials of an ocean voyage, OF refresh them
with its delicious aroma during their
summer sojourn at the seaside or in the
mountains.
LACE YOKE AND SLEEVES
puts a finishing touch to a majority of
handsome dresses this season, and while
simple tuck and insertion (easily made
at home) answer every purpose, Rena-
issauce lace yoke and sleeves involve a
large expenditure. Where lace is so heavy
that no lining is required, the coat sleeve
shape is advisable, or tucks and insertion,
or narrow satin ribbons are used on thi Il
fabrics, but when light quality lace is EN-
ployed, the mousquetaire style is best,
n va,,y- ebaa,. li,,{,,u Will, null ~,
organdy dresses, sasbes of the same mate
rial are more stylish than of ribbon, with
overskirts, light belts are preferred.
A IEGHOEN SHADE HAT
is an economical investment. as nothing
so graceful or lasting in favor can be-
found. Flowers and tulle are the leading
trimmings with crushed roses under the
brm and a touch of black OF colored vel
vet on the outside by way of contrast,
Fancy straws have also their devotees,
and yellow tulle set off with black quilts
supply the character essential to good
taste. Colored or white silk null hats
never lose their peculiar charm, their
shirrings, tucks and wide Topped bows
arranged in fascinating curves or nipples.
PoMPADoUR RIBBON sAsHEs
are lovely addition to plain organizes !;
at the same time they are not necessity,
and an attractive substitute is very wide
ribbon belt, which when worn falls into
folds, and fastened by a handsome buckle
is by no means a cheap looking affair.
All kinds of colored or white leather
belts are the natural appendices of shirt
waists, and narrow, black patent leather
belts are now added to the list
THE Rustic OF THE SILK SKIRT.
is more enchanting than ever, and to keep
out the fashionable flare they are rutfled
and corded in every possible manner often
with black lace tlounces over colors. Lace
jobots attached to collars give pretty,
fluffy effect to plain waist, and ribbon
or tatfeta silk neck ties have such broad
and long ends that the waist front is
partially concealed. Guimpes or en-
broidered yokes on shirt waists are in
growing favor, and a strong tendency
towards excessive characterization is evnc-
ed.
VERONA CLARKE.