Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-23
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Newport, r. l., Aug. IA. White wool
finished by gold or Persian braid is
Tailor made, these show the ire
pressible Elton with fancy waistcoats,
and really form elegant pictures when
worn Ly the right people. That is to
say by young women who have not lost
the outlines Of their figures in the
direction Of embonpoint White mohair
is also made up into handsome morn
Ing dresses, and of course is lighter
weight and somewhat cooler than serge.
cloth or the like. Now and then,
princess dress In white wool is seen,
but such special cut must always be
exceptional, because an exceptional
figure is needed that may stand its in
sxorable severity.
Stylish morning gowns are also in
fine plaided linen, and here the trim
ming is usually simple braid, since
otherwise the pattern would not show
to advantage. Raspberry red linen
dresses are in special vogue for morning,
and are launtily finished by white
braid; oolored linens in general have
prestige, though nothing is sweeter or
more refined than dress of white linen
that is most attractive when in It's own
purity and without adventitious setting
off. For plain linens, perpendicular
tuckings as to the skirt are greatly in
order, with touches on the upper por-
tion to match, but plaided linens of
course should show their patterns. At
tractiye examples both plain and plaided
have strapped seams and plaits let in
at some distance from the lower edge.
Garden party gowns are opponents of
all that is lovely and piqusnt in dress.
The handsomest are in crepe de Chine,
nets, bareges, grenadines, materials in
net like or lake weaves alternating with
satin or velvet stripes are popular, and
in general such fabrics as float 10 the
breeze and afford perpetual glimpses of
a silken or silk like lining take pre-
oedence over silks. Mcusseines, whether
plain or figured, are in the high tide
Of favor, and for the former especially
the tuckings and .plaitings of the day
come in acceptably. Sometimes, nous
seine and chiffon are DELIGHTFULLY."- com
bined, with finish of some one of the
narrow Pompadour or Persian ribbons of
the day, and an example worth quoting
shows plated panels of chiffon over
laid by Persian ribbon on white nous
seine skirt The waist is draped by
chiffon, with Persian ribbon. This
dress was sent by Lord & Taylor on a
hurry call'' to Newport, which il
reached in time for an exclusive social
function. Figured mousselines are
usually made with comparative sim
picity, and here the irrepressible black
velvet baby ribbon Of the time comes
in as an admirable tone producing
element.
Pretty economies result from the EN-.
ployment of point esprit and kindred
fabrics for many occasions on which
the most elegant fabrics are noticeable
hut good taste in making and suita,
bility to the wearers count for much
the more so, as it is realized in the
best society that debutantes or. il
other words, society buds" should no
wear the richest raiment This is left fol
dowagers. and they improve their OF
portunities to an extent that is won
drous to behold. Grandmothers do no
scruple to wear low neck, that jewell
may be properly shown off, the founda
tion for such display apparently max
ing no difference whether it be bony O
heavily overlaidr by fat. These indi
viduals delight IN brocades, satIns an,
the like, though at times they tresras
vi tue uomdiu OF tn1n materials tia
are generally reserved for their juniors
Hats are study from the simple fac
protecting golf examples to the elabo
rate ones worn at garden parties. OF
hotel piazzas or in hotel parors durip
the evening. The array is Eewildering
Leghorns have all a former prestige
and probably apart from the innat
elegance of this straw its extrem
adaptability to different faces and ii
suitability to different garnitures goe
far towards perennial acceptihility
No matter how heavily laden by leave
and flowers, 1T bears the burden graci
ously; when softly covered by gossame
textures, they seem in unison, an
the style of Leghorn over topped b
ostrich plumage is established beyon
gainsay. Neapolitan straw, however
has much showing, and there is no en-
OF delightful creations in tulle q
chiffon, with limited combinations {
velvet ribbons, lace or flowers.
"Beltings." Your question as to mai
row black velvet as betting is apprs
PIRATE. IL can be worn by any one an
suits any dress, thoughRafter all pettt
adapted to plump figures, becaus
rendering the waist line apparent
smaller. Girls, however, are usual
slender enough, aud they advisably wef
sashes that are tied on the left side ,
slightly to one side at the back. BIZ
the belt question after all is a Ego ;
you please one. (" Rosalind May.
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