Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
THE FASHIONS AT NEWPORT
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal,


Special Correspondence oil Gazette and journal.
Newport, II. l., Aug. 9.-.-Tailor-
made gowns Of thin materials are con-
spicuous; aud from innovations in
yelling and light wool fabrics. the iden
has extended to wash goods. Linen
suits, though not very new, are i'm
menstly popular for outdoor sports
and al the present Is essentially a
season of linen, the varisties are
striking on account of the colors in
which linen ia shown. the same trans.
forming tho sober material Of former
years into gay presentations 10 red.
blue or green. After ali, however, the
familiar eoru seems too essential a
feature to he relInquiehed; and in
spite OF any competition. 1T leads. White
linen suits are charming beyond de-
scription ; and as expense in launder-
| ing does not effect the Newport belle,
many white linen dresses appear ut out.
door SPORTS. Pique. duck or canvas
have their share of patronage, but III
tailor make are not new.
Long coats for driving arc CON
| spicuous, of course, since. of all places,
| Newport exce,a in the matter of drives.
Black tatfeta silk trimmed with ecru
lace is most frequent, but great style
attaches to clcth In light tan shades,
or, more acceptably yet, in Whine.
Usually these cloth coats are models of
severity in finish, their workmanlike
stitching atoning fully for lack Of
other adorninent but satin bands In
self color or with slight difference In
lone are favorite garniture. 1t is the
| elk coat on which is lavished an
utmost care Of ornamentation and,
though black examples come ia for
their share. 1t is oftenest the colored
silks which are oyerlnid wholly by lace
or ale foundations for oil that 10
choicest in lace, chiffon or Liberty
silk garniture; nor should mention be
omitted OF black velvet ribbon that 10
narrow widths, intrudes itself e,ery-
where. Long streamers of baby black
velvet ribbon are as troublesome a
finish as can DO desired, hut none the
less coveted, and together with chiffon,
in equal lengths. afford occupation for
the wearerR, in keeping them within
bounds during still sea breezes.
After all, however, it is in evening
attire that Newport shines forth in all
its fashionable glory. Hand painted
mousseline is employed for some Of the
choicest gowns, and for these the
favorite garniture is lace. though even
here as an offset baby black velvet
ribbon appears in streamers, rosettes
or interlacings. An example, worn by
Miss Aston, shows front breadth in
painted design of exquisite morning
glories, the flowers showing those
varieties In color that are natural to
them. This front is attached by raised
flowers to match, to a back lufiled to
the waist, and the most delicate adorn-
hent appears on the lace edged rutiles,
and also on a tlounoe that completes
the gown on the lower edge. The round
low oorsage has full front OF white
chiffon attached in front of either
shoulder by raised flower. A lace
edged fall OF material gives breadth TO
the shoulders, and on this also are
delicate painted touches. The belt is
pointed in front and of pink velvet.
Another gown furnished in haste from
New York by Lord & Taylor, to be
worn at an exclusive reception, is of
pale Fink crepe de Chine. The corsage
and sleeves are embroidered in rose
pattern, and deep, scant founce
around the bottom is worked to COR
respond. The undersleeves are of lace
lace and pulled lace yoke in keeping.
An evening dress for debutante visi-
tor to the Vanderbilt family is a model
of elegant simplicity. The pale blue
mousseline skirt is laid IN tucks from
the waist to fiounce, below which
are two others. These are In plaits and
edged with lace; the square cut corsage
10 laid 10 tucks and edged with
al t..I AL.
pulled sleeves. finished with narrow
lace trimmed ruffie. Chene silk yelled
by some plain, sheer fabric is greatly
In order; fine lawn in place of silk Is
seen and vice versa; ohene ribbons are
gether, chene patterns are in high
lace that reaches Juror. Lace waists
silk linings, nor can anything be mure
stylish than unlined lace jackets. Every
Newport society woman has at least
several, and both they and lace waists
delight the hearts Of dowagers, who
can. In effort ct least, renew their
youth, without departing from a
dignity they may find ouerous.
MADAM Fancy" In answer, re-
garding small fnncies, cloth girdles,
sometimes trimmed with gilt buttons,
can he cited; also. black fringed silk
sashes knotted towards the back ON the
left side; ecru net, the threads re-
aembling Irvine and dotted IN block, Is
very stylish laid over silk; wide
circular taiTeta silk fiounce was thus
overiaid, and there was short net
jacket to match.
Fitzpatrick. Render your lace
gown new by running lows of ribbon
tany color down the skirt, and end
them in applique rings of panne velvet
that should head the circular hounce.
NJ