The Fashions.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 11 October 1890, Page 2

The Fashions.

MISS MANTILINE. I came across some rather nice seaside dresses last week. On© was of white serge. Round the edge was a deep band of blue, cut out in tiger's claws at the top. The design wns outlined in gold. The same trimming appeared on either side of the lo se-fronted bodice. A blue gown had the front breadth of the skirt trimmed with a band of thick white embroidery, The fashion of trimming the hem of skirts i« an «»vil one, for it takes a good many inches off a wom-n's height. The dresa had white enibrodiery on the bodice and a white silk vest. The dresses made for the Cowflß Regatta this week resembled those worn at Henley. They were smart and jaunty looking- enough, and the greater part were practical and workmanlike. Furbelows are ous of pace on these sort of dresses. Besides travelling c'othei, some pretty finery for country-house visiting is in preparation at the dressmakers'. Not much costly shift is being made up. To get quantity rather than quality is th« aim of most folks who go a-vi&iting. It i« far nicer to bave an indefinite number of inexpensive frocks than two or three very expensive oneß. The cheap ones afford variety at any rate ; and with a supply of these the wearer is not compelled to repeat herself. But the most gorgeous gowns wi 1 get monotonous when they have to do duty on so many occasions. Soft silk, flowered and plain, make nice simp'o evening gowns Th'*re wei« several ol tbeso in an outfit for a lady I that I saw at Mdme. Itizoul's. 0, ■ Holles-streot. All the skirts cirried ; out the present idea of •Ursmft plain* ' asss. but «Uw« km all eort^ of &urn*

mery on the bo ie s. A pale grec > foulard with black splashes had insertions of black lace above the hem, through which was run rows of green ve'vet ribb n. The came trimming was applied to the bodice. A poppy -red ci"pe de chine dre?s with a black ribbon velve* sash and a high collar, was very pretty, but showy. As the owner was a brunette, no doubt she could wear the colour to soul* purp so There was an old r se d !> ess 'Ihs was cashmere, and i was embroidered i>> a floral pattern in silk, the ci.uirof the dress. This gown had a ni"St curious bodice. The drapery on ono side was attached to the skirt. It was fastened on the shoulder, and conveyed theidpa that the drp=st wns cut in one. The other s'de of the bodice was of black la-e. over s Ik. Tulle, apparently, has not nlfcogaher vaniihed. A r< ally pretty white tulle gO'.vn was Irinimed with trai's of swett p as. This gown was for quite a girlish wearer.