Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
New York, May 2. -Notw outstanding
latter dsy lamentations, ivory satin in
rich quality remains the first choice
for Wedding gowns; aud while the ex-
treme popularity Of chiffon causes its
uso as garniure, fire lace takes SUI
Lerior rank. Chiffon over Liberty satin
is, however, employed TO considerable
extent, and oreIe de chine ia likewise
noticeable. Modistes differ as to sleeves,
some heaping contempt on such as do
not come to the wrist as lacking dig
nifty, but other authorities OF equal
standing declare IN favor of sleeves
reaching only to the blows, with dray cry
on the 'angel'' order in completion.
Lace or chiffon Jokes, by their innate
beauty, have won their way, even as
regards the bridal gown, and are ex-
tremely popular. Trains are propoi toned
to surroundings, as, for example, in
case OF a wedding in. church, where
the broad aisle gives opportunity,
brides appear TO delight In length
ened sweep OF material; but when the
ceremony takes place in a parlor, the
train is shorter, because space Is lack
log. As an exception, nevertheless, a
recent bride, who wished to outdo all
competitors, ordered a train ninety
inches long, her fathers spnoious
apartments permitting due exhibition.
In general, trains do not run over seventy
inches, sixty-five is more frequent, a
round cut Being seen, though of late
court trains have been brought forward
to limited extent. For bridal wells,
tulle is still in ascendanoy, being worn
over the face or otherwise until after
the ceremony. Lace vols. Of course,
have an elegance which must commend
itself to lovers of the beautiful in
texture. Orange buds and blossoms are
still more worn thin any connecting
flower, but lilies of the valley are
fashionable; and for a change, some
brides have chosen white cherry bios.
SONS, with green leaves carefully elimi.
mated, although In contrary style small
snow balls with ssttirg OF delicate
fern leaves have besn worn.
Dressy millinery has assumed definite
shape in bringing forward most prop,i.
nently hats that extend very far beyond
the forehead; and the placing of
several large flowers on the edge, almost
over, aocentpates an already
extravagant contour, so that the face
beneath. emerging from between i'm.
inense rolls of hair on either side, seems
to peep forth as from hiding place.
This certainly is not in keeping with
the usual Twentieth Century girls
characteristics. Other examples rising
very high in front are finished most
aggressively by ostrich feathers placed
at various angles. Extremes in color
are reached by the prominence of red
on the one hand and gals blue on the
other, some windows having been
filled with examples in shades
Of the first named and others by the
latter. Neither are a very safe choice,
much discrimination being advisable:
both, when bcautifying, are greatly
SO, but many fashionists desire 10 be
iD style at every cost. In view of tho
trying effect Of pale blue on an imper-
feet complt xion, and its great becoming
ness to q clear one, society blonde,
DESTROYS of wearing her blue "crea-
tion," began some time ago, with the
most gratifying results, when washing
her face to use Pears soap. Even here,
u spite OF keenest competition, it stands
first on account Of its absolute purity,
and this the young lady correspondent
who wished to. know the best method Of
obtaining a. good complexion is re-
quested to note. Careful diet and fresh
mir must also count.
Outing skirts keep pace with shirt
waists, and counters piled high with
them prove ooncluSiyely that women
are now outdoor in place of indoor
creatures. Lightweight wool, finished
with y. II. NJ. bias velvetesn bind
inge, is most stylish and practical as
we'll. In keeping with the shirt waist
and outing skirt come ar immense array
OF what are now called "shirt waist
hats, All are on practical order,
rough straw leading, with finish pre-.
fofably OF Liberty foulard and feather,
anu some new ones with straight,
medium brims and crowns are entirely
covered by cotton dress material, such
as gingham, batiste, &c. Sometimes
the finish is band of the same bound
ON the edges, or ribbon velvet and bow
may fulfil like purpo Q. Stylish
outing hats are also 10 duck stitched in
rows, and the trimming is in q gauzy
cotton fabric called Pugaree.
Parasols are often marked exponeuts
OF the present fancy for thin materials
lalo over thick goods. Ecru batiste ia
~ special favor, and stylish example
SHOWS such fabric over red satin. Com
binations of material are also another
marked feature; one portion may show
thin material over silk or satin, and the
other half In silk or satin of contrast.
Ing color; again, one half may be in
brocade or chene figures and the re-
mainder plain, &c. Parasols of chiffon,
mousseline or net without Innings are
shown for watering place piazza wear,
and certainly are very dressy.
blanc" White is again to be very
popular. White waists have all a
totmer prestige, and entirely white
outfits, rnrasol, shoes and gloves to
correspond, have dainty attraction
peculiar to themselves.
Corona. Black taffeta silk dresses
arc sometimes laid, throughout, IN
narrow tucBs set close together, SO
much SO as to transform gown OF this
thin material into one quite thick and
heavy. II completed by an Elton jacket,
wholly in tuckinga there is INCREASED
style. and independent Etons in taffeta
SILK show mass Of narrow tucks.
Rosalind May.
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