The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-11-14
New York Fashions.
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al, unless perchance that material he silk
Yet even here, would advise the choice
ofsilk devised in Mosaic patterns, for
Fashion has set her face against plain
materials Of every kind. unless as an Off
set to such as display bourette or Mosaic
characteristics. Even plain velvet, al
though the most truly respectable thing
possible. is at a discount. Stylish cloth
cloaks also show throughout, long, hairy
tuftings, and others are notified in keep.
ing with BOurette goods AZ to sha pes
in the selection OF something TO grumble
about, do not let aus choose these. They
arc all that We can ask, and with circus
lars, dolmaus and mantillas on the one
eide an tHcqucs On the.oihcr ore mus,be
a very Mrs. Gummage, il one. does no 4
ind something to suit But in my judg
aent, the stylesuhich win prevail issthe
demi-long, bali fitting sacque. In thi,
an ape the "Falicia," and "Auralia" are
handsome designs adapted either to mas
tsrial en- suite with the costume; or,,to indie
pendent garments OF any kind Of goods.
FURs
In furs, the pelerins is the newest
thing--s cape reaching 10 the shoulders,
and having long ends in front, narrow
ing down and finished by three fur tsssels
on either side. Bows, however, are by no
means discarded, but We observe an in,
crease in length, since the most fashions
able are from two to two and a half Yards
long. MufIs are quite small, and fnish>
ed with tasssls OF fur, these being in
greater favor in the way .of ornamsnta-
ton than anything else. All things con-
sidered, seal skin is perhaps the most de
sirsble Of furs. as it 10 dressy enough to
be worn with q handsome costume, yet
may suitably accompany plain outfit,
while it is also regarded as appropriate
for mourning. seal skin sacquss retain
prestige, but dolmsus of seal skin have
been more recently introduced. Silk
sAcquss and circulars lined with fur are
worn, but we do not rush after them a.
we did two years ago. Lynx and black
marten rank next to seal skin; chinchills
is beautiful fur and very fashionable,
but although prices are not sxtrarasant,
1t becomes expensive, because it is not
durable. As 10 sables Of fine quality,
black and silver fox, / can only express
my admiration Of the woman who wears
them. IL she is not very happy, she
ought to be, for she has the satisfaction
OF knowing that she causes many pangs
OF unhaprinsss to other women who sur>
vsy her with envious eyes. Mink is as
thoroughly respectable as velvet, but fash.
ionsblss psss the one as the other, "on
the other side"
HHw DHsIGSs, GLOVES, LIUGERIk
The Victoria" dress is cut in pru>
cess style, with drspery across the front
The royal princess dress shows q pecu-
lisrly graceful arrangement OF scarf dra.
perry. The Adrienne basque is a stylish
Of the Breton basaue and
may be worn with the Van Zsndt over
skirt which has long apron draped across
he front, and is laid at the back in deep
box plat fastened by sash. The new
gloves, heavily stitched or embroidered
on the back OF the hand, divide favor
With the self stitched in the same delicate
styles hitherto seen. In color, the me-
1ium shades are most worn, but service
able and even handsome gloves are in
lark huss; while for dress occasions, we
lind all manner OF pale tints TO say moth
ing OF white. For evening or full dress,
the Harris Print side cut glove is prefer
red, as tits extremely elegant and stylish.
The Harris Seamless is also very durable
and perfect in fit, while somewhat more
moderate in price, the Victoria and Donna
Maria are much esteemed by judicious
purchasers We hear much talk about
new collars" but the facts are that there
are no new departures" in this line, and
the upright linen collar with ends rolled
over (the most masculine thing possible)
to be more liked than anything
else. A change is afforded by all man
ner of lace and Grape Isle rushings. thes.
last being intensely feminine!
EVENING ToILErs.
| will not be commonplace enough 10
write that evening toilets are beautiful
That ia q matter of course. But there
are some characteristics peculiar to the
present season, and OF these We will do
we'll to take note. Prominent here we
ind close, straight falling drapery, often
without any looping, and heavy materials
IRE therefore employed to Che disad van
age of diaphanous fabrics. The latter OF
course can never be discarded, but this
winter they are but little used in COM
'srison with the former. Satin, velvet,
md thick silk plain woven are combined
With materials oilike character wrought
n Oriental, Bourette and Mosaic designs.
'upCIbly rich fringes are favarite finish,
tut not the exclusion Of bands and box
'laiungs, A low corssge is the exec ptiou
ince the greater number show sleeves 10
he elbow; with heart-'haped or Pompa.
Iour front; the arm being covered with a
Iide burtoned glove. czair de lane and
'ther jets illumins dark toilets worn by
niddls-aged ladies. but on light colored
oilets they are not much used as the eff,
sct would not be good. In the evening
oilet especially is found the opportunity
or a pretty stocking, and the art OF show.
rg it coquettishly deserves serious study.
The ornamentation is all on the instep.