Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-12-12
NEW YoRK FAsHIoNs.



NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-lu holiday cos
tunes there is q percaptible blending of
classic ideas, especially in corsages, not /
few of which BY reason of folds and
crossings on tie front, seem to drape
rather than enca5e the fgure, however
encassd in reality 1t may be beneath suoh
sdornments. limitations OF dresses worn
in the long ago, when sharp pointed
bcdces and small painters were in vogue,
are noticeable among nav opera and ball (
costumes, while Recamier gowns come
in for a share o. attention. Elegant
fabrics are employed with comparatively
small amount of Harniture, but in the
latter styles, folds OF silk tulle across the
bodice are arranged very gracefully. In
soma classic gowns, the darts on the
corsage are quite hidden and the skirts
permanently attached to the waist with
perhaps slight train at the back, and
the same holds good regarding empire
dresses. New costumes both for day
and evening are often made also with
the fronts all in one, the breadth of
goods being merely plated at the waist
and then skilfully drawn about the figure.
Pglncess dresses for evening are in great
vogue, because the fall OF the back is
graceful without the support OF bustle,
ore or more reeds, however, being
placed to keep the drapery from falling
in. Waists with poiut at the back and
straight front are also quite fashionable,
while Empire outlines, more or less mod
flied, ara chosen for light fabrics worn
by young people Here the sash comes
in effectively and, Tied softly and in its
entire width about the waist, gives o
quaint look to the wearef.
EVENING MATERIALS,
Tulle remains III great favor for young
ladies and is still made up skirt over
skirt in ballet style. Gauzes, drapery
nets, crepe de chine, cFepons, and light
quality silks give change, however, and
the fpaugled nets and gauzes are prattlly
combined with plain, the former OF course
composing the front or the front aud
sides Of the dress VITA back brssdths IL
the plain. These various light quality
goods are made up with simplicity. bnt
may be deliberately finished by lowers
or ribbon, while mauy are WITH deeiga
left simple 50 as 20 display the SSH which
il drgpel to fill ont dsfieIsucieS at The
| back and more or less arti3ticaiiy wound
about the corsega.
THE SUPERB BRac4pEs
! OF the season ara made up in princess
4 outlines that partake more Of the costume
1 OF gfande toilette character cid here "
1 is that traiDs or those complications OF
material and fuish come in winch were
mentioned in former letter. Tho Oaan-
tei display 1t .ne exposition has Affected
B!lkd and, both COR attsru0ou ana even
ing, superb gowns SHOW turkish,
Arabian, Persian aud utaGr eastern pat
terms not only IN fabric hns rar9 en-.
hrojerles done on silk or fine cl1tn, the
latter hang stylish Tor afternoons or din.
ners. Trains are sometimes quite long
and either round or square, with prefer
ence for the first named, but
dancers of course dispense with
10 cumbruus On accessory and
they arc RELOCATED to dowagtrs.
In the cut Of sleeves, there is endless al.
vessity and stylish idea is to have Lace
dfaped &bout tins bodice and then fail
so as to form tins sleeve or the sleeve Of
Lace may present contrast 90 the gown
OF come heavy tabric or fabrics. The no,
sleeve Of former Raasona ID not hoWeyai
popular, bat is replaced by succession
Of straps about the arms that so far il
becpmlngnoSs where the arm ia too long
Eeoks arc Of I'LL heights and shapes Will
convenient filling in OF lace where Homt
protection is desirable. Cloves CORES
pond i'll length with sleeves and are in
varisbly OF unGreBsed kid in shades o
tan, gray OF white. Half high shoes 70
afternoon or dinner, or slippers for even
ing are OF undfesasd kid to match glove
, or may correspond with the dress, th
hosiery also il keeping. Shapes are wit
, sharp pointed toes ard Louis tluin2
heels and tan is very popular becaus
a suitiDg any costume.
ANSWERS AND NOTES.
"Ellen.m Follow your own fancy il
furnishing. Mrs. y eveiund's gueF
chamber has an old fashioned high pos
btdstead with vRlences and she mas ais
: mnny old pieces OF furniture elssgher
/. in her new home OH Madison avenue.
q MRS. NJ You mey RstslY use CLARK
d Mile End cotton Us substitute for sew
, ing silk. II is so uBed BY dresslnAkC,
!. here and gives satisfaction beeauas OF j!
!, strength smoothneR5 ana aI9sticit,
!. Besides rs you know, il ocIlgs in the ne
4 colors and IN consequence is adapted I
all kinds o. work The white is y6g
/; popular wherever white spool cotton ma
K be appropriate.
Bangles are extremely popular and Il
i. same can lie said OF bracelets. ne
il idea in diamond rings is 70 have thrl
Il different colorea atonsE set together,
y. for eXtiaple, e pure white, 0 blue and
yellow in Marquise setting. Hoop ea
rings o. diamonds resemble loops OF liRl
Is and hoops Of chased or enameled 60
10 are very pretty and stylish. Eeoklac
OF strung bends are in great densn
/, pearlB coming first and secondly gold {
i, silver. Lace pins nren ct so much woi
" now as brooches or fancy designH, sut
aa crescents, stars, flowers, a.. Close
re yet gems in brooch form give variety.
Large Kgndnln collars made Of la
4. are much liked for afternoon or in Il
Or evening Tor semi dress. Other shapes
Large collars which are now feature
es dress, are the Medici, Able Gallant, MAJ
10 Antoiaette, Mousquetsire and Nun
the last being especially for m9urni'
and made in henstitched muslin or I'll
cambric.
be Braiding on cloth has reach the man
e. stage sad entire dresses arc oyerrun wi
I'd wire, leaves, herTies, palm pattetna Al
ID even birdH and insects.
a. E9as OF crepe liJse are extremely fAs
ye iofiable at tie opera. A5trashen ai
on Persian lambskin bands are well initial
81 in soft wool at moderate cost aud loi
nv hair i plush stimulates fur.
ld Soue precious gems, amber, jet, silly,
Ter ivory or tortoise shell are set or wrong
en- in innumerabie pretty ornaments Tor j
We ephine, Greek or Pompadour cofur,
III. FiiletH OF gold or silver confina treag
lr, done up in kciuan style, ind the W
20. wealthy Of coErae may wear preciu
en- stones or the IloBt e1pensi7e shell
W metal. RosALIsn NAY.
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