Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-03-26
New York Fashions.
SPRING MATERIALS: STYLES IN MAKING:
NEW MILLINERY.


NEW MILLINERY.
Light quality weols show the same
conspicuous features that have been no.
ticeable in winter goods. Extremely
bold plaids are frequent while circular or
oval spots have grown even larger nor
does the breath of Spring hinder pre-
seDtation of leecy or astrakhan weav-
ings which appear not only on woolens
but on semi-transparent fabrics such as
grenadines. Bourette fleckings likewise
contribute to a stylish roughness aud
but that colors are refined and often in
distinct, the effects would be too pro-
nounced even for fashionable endur-
ance, Bright plaids are seen, but here
surfaces are smooth although the size
of the pattern may be large. From
such extreme all gradations are notice.
able until small checked suitings in soft
tans and grays are reached, and these
form very serviceable dresses because
hIconspicuous and less likely to show
soil than plain goods.
STYLES IN MAKING.
Materials of conspicuous pattern of
course need combinations of plain fab,
rio and importers bring out the two to-
gether, but suitings are tailor made
with special attention to fit, and the same
can be said of cloths among which Bed
ford cords showing a rep across, are the
newest. These and other cloths or in
deed any variety of fine, plain wool, are
trimmed with passementerie ar ribbon
enriched by simulated jewels, this last
being a special feature of the season.
Sheath skirts are still made, bnt some
new designs show small paniers. and
others are little draped or with full
ness in front, both of which are the be-
gnnings of greater breadth in outline.
Waists are long and especially stylish if
made over the r. and &. corset which
will not, like other corsets, stretch and
lose its original form. 1t is extra long
wasted and meets the requirements of
both fnll and slender figures.
MILLINERY.
Capotes are hardly seen in COMPARE
son with toques, or turbans, while the
supply of hats in fancy shapes IS almost
limitless. Winter contours are repeated
and in consequence a turning up at the
back and projection in front is a rule.
Flowers nod at back or front or coming
from the back lie in profusion, small
ones being preferred in such cases. AS
to size indeed there never was such lib
erty, since from lilacs, lilies of the valley
etc, they increasein all dimensions until
large roses apparently ready to fall in
pieces, reach the size of five inches
across. Chrysanthemums are likewise
made mammoth and morning
glories in natural or unnaturally rich
colors, lend a yeritable glory.
RIBBONS
of stell, silver or gilt, but chiefly the lat
ter, are very fashionable and from .ba-
by ribbon up to two and half inches
wide, are placed in upright loops or ro-
settles. The presence of gilt is in truth
always welcome; small fruits and per-
RES are made of it and elegant capotes
are entirely of gilt in open work. The
latter strikes key note Of the time, since
fancy weayos in straw are so prevalent
as almost TO exclude plain varieties even
where sobrietY is wished for, since every
day hats or bonnets come entirely in fan.
cy weave or with open work brms that
finish plain crowns Nevertheless, some
few large, yielding hats are plain
throughout and choice among Milan.
chip or split straws in such style. is pos
sible. Lucy CARTER.