Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
new FORK FASHIONS.
FuRs-OPERA AND EVENING GARMENTS
MATERIALS For PARTY DREss-NoTEs
AND ANSWERS.

MATERIALS For PARTY DREss-NoTEs
AND ANSWERS.
from our Female Fashion Reporter.l
Jackets of seal fur are in great demand
and tight fitting in the back, display diff
ferences in front, a favorite shape being the
Refer, but the Duchess or Lenox are also
very popular among young lady buyers
Long seal fur garments are in Newmarket
shape and compromise appears this sea-
son IN the way of demi-long sacques which
are chosen by persons who object to the
weight of fur Newmarket or may be un-
able to afford the expense. Capes will be
worn with more comfort than hitherto,
since furriers have brought out half sleeves
to match, so that the arms are now pro.
tected.
are small and without finish and long boas
will be worn, but more recent style is q
small boa of otter coming close about the
throat and with the animals head in front
to which for wealthy purchasers an addi-
tion is made of diamond eyes. The kinds
of fur NEST worn ara seal, mink, otter,
beaver, astral han, Persian lamb, lynx,
sable or monkey and q suggestion may be
made that in buying furs, 1t is of the ut
most Importance to deal with reliable
house such for example as that of G. G.
Shayne who from his down town establish
ment on Prince st. or his elegant up town
store, 124 W. 42d st. makes a speciality of
out of town customers to whom informa-
tion is given and catalogue sent on appli-
cation.
OPERA CLOAKs
In brocade lined with ermine or the white,
fluffy fur Mandarin are rich and beautiful.
Shapes are loose and even where NO sleeves
appear, the inevitable high shoulders are
a feature. Superb cloaks are made Who'll.
ly of ermine lined with silk and yet greater
elegance is impaired by passementerie
which is laid as border on the fur and also
on the lining up the front. Short wraps of
ermine for evening may also be adorned by
passementerie and will be in much favor |
because easily slipped off and on, less ex-
pensive than long cloaks and although |
quite suitable for ladies who occupy boxes, |
are likewise adapted to others not able to |
afford such luxurious positions. Mandarin |
fur also makes pretty and warm short even |
ing wraps and is especially becoming to
slender young persons. For
EVENING WEAR
db poItiCo buO lCduiuk LudtCIldl VI bulu LoAt-
ure, is WOusseline de sole embroidered in
silk, silver or git and one might almost as
we'll endeavor to reckon up tha flowers of
the field, as to portray the innumerable
varieties in color and design. Surfaces are
usually white or black, because affording
proper back grounds for the pictures set |
upon them and which differ in richness |
from such as weigh down the sheer found. |
aticn, to others that charm by a delicate |
overcasting. The greater number show
comparatively heavy designs around the
bottom of the skirt, from whence taper Off
shoots of delightful character, but some
are bestrewn at intervals by single large
flowers or sprays. Silver or gilt are inter.
mixed with siiken embroiGeries in natural
OR art colnrs or again may glitter alone on
black surfaces with richness not other !
wise attainable. Beadings may come in
for share in the beautiful work and cast
irridescent lights in white, may bring about
a lovely purity or Oh Black present SUBJ
dued elegance which attracts Jhcse who
might not wish too great brilliancy of co,,SSr-
ing or glitter of metal, Fine Brussels net
oompetes with Mousseline de sole as an un-
derlying fabric but the latter distinctly
leads.
NOTES AND ANSWERS.
Mouseline de sole handkerchiefs are ex-
tremely popular but more for show than
use, are placed in the front of corsages or
in assortments of fashionable lingerie are
seeo caught up prsttily 10 be worn instead
of jabots.
The newest street garment is circular
reaching almost half way down the skirt
and coming from yoke. This is prelude
to the Elizabethan cloak for carriage wear
which is a long circular pendant from an
elaborate yoke showing Medici collar and
full ruff inside.
To "Mrs. W." the answer is given that
the hair for evening is almost always dress
ed high and that while ornaments are fash
ionable, yet nothing is more stylish than
high comb. Ladies are having old time
ones cut smaller bnt the shops are supplied
with new ones in tortoise shell.
"E. c." Feather boas are a rage and
either come in close circlet or quite long.
Cocks or ostrich feathers are used and
either are more stylish than long fur boas.
For indoors in the evening, beautiful Cir
clets are made of flowers.
ROsAIJND MAY