Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-11-13
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
NEW YORY FASHIONS.

NEW STYLES IN NMAKINe-CoMBINATIoN In
CoLoRs-FURs-NoTEs AND ANSWERS.
| by our Female Fashion Correspondence
Empire and Directoire ideas are still in
the ascendancy, but not in the exclusive
ascendancy of last season. Other thoughts
begin now to divide attention and ia
costumes recently made, features peculiar
to the times of Louis XIV or XVI. are
noticeable, with perceptible blending of
Medici outlines or accessories. Yet more
remarkable, however, are the combinations
of color-ofteD glaring and in violent and
uDheard of contrasts, while on the other
hand, uncertain shades are united with re-
suits often disastrous because recurring
high artistic perception, or worse yet, be-
cause worn by persons of the wrong style,
as for example, when a lady of uncertain
complexion and light hair, attires herself in
the pale tan or gray hues. No deftness Of
touch can atone for soch capital mistake
and yet it is a mistake not unfrequently
made BY fashionable women who either
become blinded by too constantly thinking
on one topic or who think whatever is in
vogue must be correct. Some special
enumeration will show the necessity of
caution. Chamois and brown are often
placed together, with touches perhaps of
gilt or green or both; other unitings being
cream and gray; green and gray; cream
and yellow; yellow and green; pale gray
and white; dust gray and chestnut;
mignonette and mastic (putty;) gray blue
and maize; almond and mastic; green and
old gold; green and pale tan &c. Often
but far from always, touch Of something
moro decided, brings relief and black es-
pecially may come in with fine effect.
THE BRIGHTER coLoRs
however are used for dressy dinner and
evening toilettes, with an abandon that
formerly would have been thought BIZARRE.
Old gold, old blue, mauve, old rose, green,
canary and cream were lately united in the
same dress and each color was in different
material or accessory such as ribbon or
braiding and it will readily occur that a
skilled hand was needfll to bring about
harmony. Such combinations as dahlia
and old rose are not uncommon, with ad-
dtions of green or blue and cashmere or
metallic braids are superimposed to give
lridescent glitter. At times, several
shades of the same color are introduced for
purposes of variety and offset by the most
opposite and conflicting hues, induce ex-
traordinary complications. A favorite idea
is to introduce brocade and then repeat in
plain material or trimmings, the colors Of
the first named fabric. Brocades in thsm-
selves, were never SO rich or in such re-
dundance of color, while patterns attain
unheard of Dimensions, as for example,
where design Of thistles in old gold on q
black foundation, stretches the entire width
of i. twenty-five inch breadth and length
of at least three feet. 1t is repeated in gold
on white.
rURs.
The most striking novelty in furs, is the
predominance of combinations; two kinds
being constantly put together in the small
garments such as capes, jackets or wraps,
while according to G. C. Shayne, the lead
ing fur dealer, whose removal up to Forty
second street has caused 6 sensation in the
retail trade, longer cloaks show collar and
cuffs of something different from the body
of the garment. Medium lengths seem
abhorrent in furs as elsewhere and choice
is given among elegant tight-fitting or half
tight, and all enveloping garments of seal,
or jaunty jackets or capes for young peo-
pie, while in the way of a short wrap for
elderly ladies, handsome seal skin is pre-
seuted in shapes having short backs and
long front ends. Especially for middle
aged or elderly ladies also, are shown long
seal cloaks having sleeves which commence
at the back seams, such contour being one
of peculiar elegance and adaptability.-
Even muffs show the influence of combina-
tions and some of seal skin are shown with
bordering of another sort or oice rersa.-
Quite as novel also, as combinations, are
the new collars which in variety of shape
give prestige and q particular fancy of to-
day, is the turning up cf collar so as to
show the lining of another kind. In buy
ing furs it is best to deal with some re-
liable house which makes them a sole busi-
ness, and this because deception is so easy
that the dealer must, if successful, give his
entire attention to the subject. Tho pur-
chsser must depend on the dealer and in
teligent dealers knowing this, for their
own interest, present only genuine articles.
NOTES AND ANSWERS.
A favorite style of corsage now shows q
point at the back with straight, belted
front. Belts Of all kinds are indeed very
fashionable and have brought forward
numerous fancy buckles and clasps.
"Anne c." Have patience with your
corsage sent by the New York dressmaker.
She only follows the fashion in putting
such intricate fastenings that your temper
is tried every time you wear it. Adorn-
ments are so intricate that fastenings must
follow suit, but remember when the work
is done, you look more stylish than any
one else in the Deighborhood.
"Mrs. NJ" You will find the Sash
trimmings an excellent finish both for your
own and your children's underwear and
also for sheets and pillow slips. They are
manufactured of fine cambria or Victoria
lawn and in much difference of width, are
all provided with drawing thread woven
in the top, which saves the trouble Of
gathering. Some frills have hemstitched
borders; others have effective edges in the
very finest cord in a great variety of very
pretty designs and now that colored trim
minQs are used on underclothing, hand
some embroideries in red or navy blue
give pleasing variety, are fast in dye, and
make desirable finish also, for children's
dresses and aprons.
"Etta" By all means select seal fur
cap. Your regular features will permit you
to wear one and this season seal caps will
be in especial demand, because of turned
up fur collars. Since you are slender, your
best choice will be seal jacket, but your
long, fluffy boa ia still very stylish. Trim
ming furs are either black, very dark or
very light and gray is much in vogue. Your
sister had better purchase mink wrap. 1t
will suit her complexion and mink is in
high esteem.
RosALIND MAY.
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