Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-22
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Lace Dresses, Jackets and Capes, MIL
linery, Hosiery.
From our Regular oOrrespondsut.l ]

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[From our Regular Correspondent
Black lace dresses are as popular as
ever, and the leading styles are Ia
Tosca,n % "Point d Esprit" and "Chan-
tilly." In these beautiful materials the
all pervading idea of stripes and floral
designs in combination, find opportun-
ity for charming displays Of taste and
ingenuity. Spanish hand-run is chief
ly used in fiOuncings, parasol covers
and fichus, as IL is too expensive to be
generally adopted. Flounces are shown
in all widths, and in all kinds Of laces,
the most desirable depth being As inches.
Fish-net dresses trimmed with moire
ribbon, are Just as stylish as they were
last season. A beautiful garniture for
lace dresses of fine quality, is silk en-
broidery from to 10 inches wide, In
natural colors, on the sheerest black net
and arranged on the costume In many
fancifal ways, according to the taste of
the wearer. Black sewing silk grena-
dimes are in narrow and wide stripes
with hemstiching effect between the
stripes, and the same novelty may be
observed in black surahs. CheviOts are
invaluable for every day wear, and
large proportion are made with full vel
vet sleeves and velvet collar, cape to
match with Vandyke yoke OF velvet.
THE PRESENT STYLE
of using different materials and cOlors
In the same costume is an economical
one, and there Is no excuse for lady
being badly dressed, az the best parts Of
two half-worn gowns, If put together
with taste and skill, will produce sur
prising result. The labor and annoy
ance Of all kinds of sewing work has
been wonderfully lightened by the in
yention of the Milward's Calyx-eyed
needle. It saves time, troble and eye
sight, the thread being merely passed
through slit In the head of the needle.
To proper appreciate this invention, 1t
is only necessary to watch the person
with falling eyesight, trying to thread
an old fashioned needle. 3D..
JACKETS AND CAPEs. "a
Stylish jackets are In white, with re-
vers, pocket flaps and cuffs heavily
braided in gilt, or with these accessor-
les in black or colored velvet. The
jacket of all other, is the one showing
dotted or figured pique vest, white shirt
front, silt tie, with high, standing col
lar. It should not be necessary to add
this style is only intended for the really
youthful. Imported cloth capes have
yokes heavily braided in gilt. with q
narrow braiding on the frills; some
times the upper frill is Hoped on the
shoulder, and in some, cases round
yoke is closely beaded with one deep
| frill of accordion, plating. Black lace
capes with beaded Vandyke yokes, are
extremely stylish, and here the richest
lace may be used with fine effect. An
Imported lace cape is of sheer black net,
Rwish exquisitely fine colored braiding,
extending from the lower edge to the
shoulder. A full box plating of gilt
spangled net is placed above the frill,
and nigh collar Of green velvet cut in
points and edged with gilt cord, gives
finish to one of the most beautiful capes
of the season. Black beaded capes are
in endless variety and do not differ es-
sentially from those of last season ex-
cepting the fringe which is now formed
of long, double strands of beads, the old
style having entirely disappeared.
MILLINERY.
Lace straw flats are curious subjects
of speculation. Not only from their
size, which averages seventeen and q
half inches in diameter (nOt including
the height of the CROWN but from the
quantity of flowers, tulle, velvet aud
lace that can be filled up on one head.
| If the fiat be of reasonable size, the
flowers fine, the brim tastefully curved,
and a fair young face beneath it, the
ensemble is charming. Crowns are
never cut from lace straw flats. A fOun-
dation is necessary upon which to con-
struct their flower gardens. Turbans
and straw t0ques are trimmed up to
point; black and gilt pins being large
ly used where much ribbon is employ
ed. A row of narrow ribbon velvet is
sometimes run midway on the brim of
Leghorn flats matching the loopings OF
velvet on the crown.
HOSIERY
follows in the wake of dress goods, and
is this season supposed to match the
costume; consequently stripes, plaids
and delicate floral patters predominant
The "black boot" Is a very serviceable
stocking, the foot and ankle being black
and extending over in Vandyke points
on bright color, which begins at the
top of the boot. Brilliant plaids of
crimson, black and yellow; stripes in
different combination; and bright bro
caded sprigs on black ground are a few
of the many varieties in new hosiery.
VERONA CLARKE.
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