Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-05
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
SUMNER MILLINERY-OUT.DooR GAR.
MENTs--P ARAsoLs-MATERIALs
ANSWERS.

Jerlal ana color ana are placed In
such hap-hazard style as to seem the
work Of children at play or lunatics
at work. Flowers ramble about rath-
er than Irvine in orthodox style, and
coming between in most unexpected
fashion are bows of ribbon some
times enormously wide or again may
be noticed intermixtures of double
faced velvet or satin ribbon woven
in strikingly different tones on one
order, such as deep orange and pale
yellow, voluptuous crimson and pale
pink or dahlia aud delicate hello
trope. The prevalence of velvet,
whether on the bias, or in ribbon of
from medium to narrow widths with
reverse of satin is remarkable, while
never before during the warm sea
son have velvet flowers been used
with such freedom.
Short wraps are of cloth, armour
silk or velvet, more or less elaborate.
ly trimmed with passementerie and
lace. Dressy garments are indeed
composed ofthe two exclusively, and
there are numerous varieties made
of lace and ribbon placed on net
foundation. The shapes run from
very short to others that come con-.
siderably lower down than formerly
and moCe in genuine mantilla style.
All have high shoulders, some ex-
tremely high, and the same can be
said OF capes which are in cloth or
lace, the most striking novelty being
capes made of wide plaided goods.
Pointed yokes are special feature
in out door garments of every Kind
and the short wraps often show long
ends of lace reaching to the edge of
the skirt in front.
Fourteen-rib parasols are new and
promise to become very popular. In
material ana color, they match dress
goods except in case Of plaids which
from difficulty of arranging the pat
tern with taste, are usually consider
ed inappropriate. Bold stripes how
ever, correspond in tone and general
effect and as bordered goods are so
very prominent in materials, the sup
ply of bordered parasols is large
Although fourteen-ribs is the leading
style for medium priced parasols,
there are elegant varieties with lace
covers and of white and pale or
bright silk draped with nets, which
are in bow shape with eight ibis. |
The Windsor umbrella retains It's
high position because so durable |
while of handsome shape. Windsor
is stamped on the tie.
Sateens divide favor with ging-
hams and judging from Lord & Tay-
lor's importations the latter we're
never before in such large patterns
or so pronounced in general effect.
They will be toned down by addi- |
tions of plain or small checked goods |
or finish of white embroidery while |
plaid skirts made on the bias with |
plain Jersey waist are too jaunty and
useful to be relinquished. Sateens
are in floral patterns or show queer
shaped figures and will be relieved
by velvet or embroidery.
To "Catherine T." who wishes in
formation regarding japanese wash
silks, the answer is given that they
come in half inch stripes of delicate
colors, are extremely refined in APP
pearance, and soft in texture. To a
lady of fair complexion and not too
stout, they will be found becoming.
"Mrs c." The Greek mode of
dressing the hair with adornment of
three fillets is still fashionable.
go. r." Pointed waists, princesse
outlines and Empire dresses will con-
tinue with notifications, and sleeves
are constantly of different material
from the costume. This idea is very
noticeable in long out door garments
and even Jackets.
Serge. alpaca, camel's hair, cash
mere, Bison cloth, herring bone weave
or veilings are useful every day ma