Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-12-10
New York Fashions.
FtRs - OUTDOOR GARMENTS = WEDDING
DRESSES Es-ToILETTEs NOTES.

The chief novelty in furs is a short maa-
te'et OF sealskin, usually bordered by beav-
er or some other soft brown fur. Again we
ind the fur-lined circular, which describes
verltable circle in fashion, and this year
eneloses US In as welcome an embrace as
ever. Long sealskin cIoaks are gladly worn
by those who can afford them, but there is
coquettishness in the seal mantelet that
commends itself to the young, 10 say moth
ing of an advantageous showing of cos
tune too pretty to be hidden. Their. is.
too, complement OF brocaded cloaks with
fur borders, while many of th@ stylish cloth
cloaks are fur bordered Fur trimmings.
indeed, are extremely fashionable. They
can hardly be misplaced, Costume. are
finished by them. and what seems incredi
bic, even pale evening toilettes ars now and
then fur adorned not more unsuitable
than the dark tan, undre.sed gloves which
are worn with the most delicate evening
to'lettes, yet this idea has held SWAY these
severa. years. and is now as much as ever
IN vogue. Mink fur comes up with great
prestige from its long obscurty. Old capes
and huge old mufs are pulled down and
cut and made up into the very small muff,
and collarettes of to-day. Mink is the ia
yofte border while happy is the owner of
a mink lined circular
OUTDOOR GARMENTS.
For the youthful, there IS a run upon
jackets. Chiefly of cloth. and tight, with
severe military fit and high collar. On
many OF these jackets the enormous metal
buttons Of the day shine with peculiar ef-
feet. They are as large as indiviIual but
ter plates, and 10 small person carry
ing a number Of them, is sometimes qulte
absurd. On the cloth redJnyo,es Of the
day they are stylish enough, especially when
worn by tall, slender woman. but when
e.''ter'ng ob'ruslvely on the stout, they are
as misplaced as when in too great number,
they seem 70 weigh down petite. The
mention Of cloth r-iugote. brings IN a
topic of much importance and variety.
'oirity Of co.orrd cloth. these garment.
nave great prestige; among co.ors. a duh
red Is greatly liked, while for ,,cActs worn
BY Young people. this redne.s lose. much
OF du.lness, becomes bright. and may be
trimmed BY giIt braid and military buttons.
Bright green is another color in favor with
the young, We see brisn, green jackets.
and hear Of equally bright green cloth cos
tumes in preparations
WEDDING pHr,~f,.
June IN the spring. November in the
tall are the times set apart for weddings.
Brides Ike these months. because the deuli-
sa'soR IS past, and their trou.>esax can b..
one thing or the other No expensive or
inconvenient mixing up of ,h,n and thick
apparel. The moons O, July and Deem
her then, are set .par. as honeymoons
oeamlng hope only on the newly married
who with confidence amazing. venture On a
life drawing Of lottery tickets far more un-
certain than the Louisiana lottery, since
blind Cupid IS poor substitute for Gems
Bsauregard and Early, who watch with Ar
Y.ssa"' *hr- Il ib@trHln ny .-,tera - NJ nv!
a to fine ace Both plush and SILVER bro
cadc are too thick or to pronounced TO he
made up alone. They need an of,rttIng
of satin but satin, though often touched