Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-10-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS.


The Influence OF the dolman is
ielt throughout the world of out
door garments. True, there are
such things as ackets in existence
ard they are fashionable too, but
for one OF these, | fear to say how
many fall wraps are characterized
by the peculiar features of the dol
man. 1t is true likewise that the
newer name of s'visite" is constant.
ly given, but after all, tits but
name. And thirdly moreover it is
true that the dolman or yisite of to-
day, differs materially from what it
once was, but this is so much the
better, because the good points are
retained and the Objectionable dis
carded. There 10 an elegance in q
dolman which ia not possible to o
Jacket, and now that certain "fiap.
pingness" (excuse me for coming u
word) has given way to modifica-
tons of shape by which it hangs as
closely to the figure as a jacket,
there is nothing handsomer or more
teeoming. In view Of cold weather,
styles are long md if you ask me
tor deNn able model, | would say
" the zorah." A jacket is certainly
more jaunty and one of the most
striking novelties in this line ia the
Langtry oasaque. Nearly tight fit
ting, it is slightly double breasted
and has hood which reaching to
the waist, can be lined with the same
goods as the waist or in contrast.
Circular wrap are affected by dol
man ideas f; some of the newest be.
ing fitted to the figure and with arm
holes. But the genuine circular is
not yet thrown aside. If you have
one, wear it, but do not make up
new material in shape that is on
tho wane.
The Jersey is startling nov.
eltry 90 much so that it is yet
doubtful whether it will be worn by
any but few who delight in what
ever is conspicuous. This new gar
ment is woven throughout of heavy
silk or wool dyed in fashionable col
ors such as garnet. plum, dark blue
etc. 1t is intended to be worn in
place Of o basque and fitting like
wax, gives especial opportunity for
the show.off of fine figure. Reach
ing high about the throat, it is fin
ished with ribbirg and ribbing ap-
pears also at the wrists. Now the
the very existence of the Jersey is
proof that costumes close around
the hips will remain in vogue we
are aware OF the Inauguration of
round waists with full skirts hang
ing partly or entirely plain; styles
punched on the hips are still seen
and all the above ideas are kept sep.
arate, intermingled or modified, un.
til we can hardly say what is fash
ionable and what is not. Then too,
we observe polonaises overskirts and
basques, trimmed and untrimmed
skirts, so really there is no end of
liberty, The Violetta costume. a
tight fitting polonaise reaching to
the bottom of the skirt at the sides
and Topped high in tie middle of the
back, is combined with a short
walking skirt plain in front and at
the sides and plated iull at the back.
The Castillo over skirt is arranged
with double apron draped in the
middle and falling in two points,
producing the effect of paniers and
the back draped in o simple and
graceful manner. 1t is suitable for
all classes of goods and with the
Leila basque, would be especially
adapted to cloth costume. The
Valentina train has long, pointed
apron and panels at the sides with
fnl', long train at the back.
ACCESSORIES.
Laoe is now an important part CT
woman's dress; being much more
frsely nsed than formerly. This
doubtless is owing to tho success Of
Breton aad Lsnguedoc and so man.
utaetures have this fall introduced
some charming varieties. Puzzled
how TO describe them, | have be.
thought me of the illustrations ia
Lord and Taylor's catalogue which
lies by me. They are beautifully
accurate; the white laces portrayed
on dark surfaces with such clearI ess
and delicacy that it seems as if they
could be handled. Send postal
asking for copy and you will see
not only the illustrations but the
new ways of making up into kerr
chiefs, jabots etc. | recommend this
also, because there is so much more
to be written of than | can mention
and If | m " refer you to guide
which will inform you on many
points | have left untouched, 1t is all
the better for both of US. NY con-
science is relieved and you are BEN
Gifted particularly as you are put
to no expense. The other day, Mrs.
A. L. Stewart wore a costume the
jet trimmings upon which cost $500
ibis IS one among The many evil
dencos of the popularity of jet.
t'rInges are passementeries compos.
ed entirely of it or intermingled
with silk are very fashionable as
well also as the passementerie me.
dallions that are a feature of the
day. Trimmings of material are
much used and here the styles are
10 great measure the same as for
merly-plailings, shirrings or gaug-
ings. Kilt plaits are quite wide but
box plaits are quite harrow and
knite plaits are either plain or in
shell designs. For cloth or flannel
costumes, rows of machine stitching
are much liked and for costumes of
all kinds, cords have unusual pres.
tige, hanging or topped in any way
that seems tasteful. Buttons sre
moro fancifll than ever and the linn
it as to size ia great, since large ones
on suits for street wear arc the d.
mansions of q trade dollar. And in
parting l would say, don't neglect
the accessories of your dress for as
Sam Weller says, +" It's the seasoning
as does it," Lucy CARTER.
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