Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-01-30
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Novel Styles in Combination, Even
ing Trimming. Furs, Coiffures,
Spring Furnishing.

New costumes Of rich material now
show peculiarties that have already
been noticeable in gowns Of less expen-
sive fabric. In both there is combina-
| tion of handsome striped silk, in the
former class with solid cOlOred velvet,
satin, peau de sole or heavy silk; in the
latter with plain wool, and in one as
the other distinguishing feature ap-
pears-that Of q seam directly down the
| front of the skirt, the sides of the two
meeting breadths being sloped away so
as to bring the stripes together with
Eiffel Tower effect. Frequently the
dress is completed by q waistcoat of silk
to match the front breadths while the
remainder is of plain goods. Such idea
has brought about or perhaps is the re-
suit of new princesse dresst where the
uniting of two materials is marked by
line that divides back from front, all of
one fabric on one side and all of the
other on the opposite. Happily such
penitentiary like disposition is modified
by the sleeves which made usually in
some full shape, are Of the brocade
with touches of plain goods. Bias
seams up the front of plaided skirts
have for some time impaired special
chic, and in the future, this innovation
will be played upon considerably, as 1t
is comparatively novel.
HAIR DRESSING.
The hair Is generally arranged in op-
pOsite extremes-either very high or
very low, and in the latter case may
hang in long braids caught together by
O ribbon or ornament, or where the hair
curls naturally, it may once more be
allowed to flow as nature intended it,
with some small confining below the
nape of the neck. High arrangements
give more opportunity however for the
wearing of jewelled ornaments or f1ow-
ers, while the liberty of late prevailing
i'm dress forbids too close following of
any particular edicts, and those who
prefer it, wear low braid or coil or
classic arrangement with fillets of gold,
silver or jewels, ribbons or entwinings
of small flowers. Flowers are very
much used on evening dresses, but of |
course are more suitable to light fab |
rics than in any heavy toilets where |
brocades come in with floral effect. The
absurd fashion of fur trimming for
evening, shows no abatement; and for |
the opera light fluffy boa about the
neck, is indeed a protection and can be
thrown off or drawn closer at will. Mrs. |
Cleveland who appears frequently at |
the opera, sometimes avails herself of |
the warmth and becomingness of a
light, fluffy boa. Toa
CORRESPONDENT
who wishes to know. the answer is CIV
en- that corning on dress waists are be-
ing used again and in time, their en-
ployment may become general. At
present, in combination costumes, they
are made to produce contrasts as where
plain portions are corded with brocade
or vice versa. To the same correspond
ent, we reply in favor of Clark's Mile
End spool cotton, which for the pur-
pose designated, is often used in place
of sewing silk, because so smooth.
strong and elastic. Coming in black,
and new colors, it is adapted to new
and is in great demand for
the making up of white goods. A
wishes some hints on
BED ROOM FURNISHING
for spring. New styles show marked
tendency toward light colors and ash,
hazelwood and white enamel are espe-
cially popular. Hazelwood is novelty
as hitherto it was unavailable because
warping so easily. Of late however, a
new process of seasoning by extreme
heat, has obviated such difficulty and
very attractive chamber sets are made
of it. Hazelwood, which is imported
from Cuba, is shade lighter than
French gray. An inexpensive and pref
ty addition to bedroom, sitting room or
parlor, can be made by taking an ordi-
nary spit-bottomed chair, painting it
white, giling the knobs, making cush-
ion for seat and back, of flowered silk
in gay colors and tying in place with
colored ribbons. Picture frames are
also in white and gold. silver gray and
ash. A pretty design shows a delicate
gilt vine on a white surface.
VERNA CLARKE.