Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
NEW YORK Fashions.
styles In Fur--Theatre and Opera Wraps.
Full Dress Costumes.

styles In Fur--Theatre and Opera Wraps
Full Dress Costumes.
Special Correspondence OF Gazstte and journal
NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-LonE coats of
seal fur, though shown and purchased,
are not in such favor as hitherto, be-
cause of tho great popularity of demi-
long garments, whether loose or tight
hitting. Not only does greater style in
general attach to the two latter, but
they afford an equally elegant covering
at less cost, having the advantage, more
over of less weight The run upon them
therefore is extraordinary and 1t is hard
10 say OF capes or coats which are the
more freely bought. Capes show high
shoulders and sleeves are invariably
high and full at the top, iaunty coats
especially suitable TO young ladies,
though not unsuitable to older women
OF slender figure, run from about 80 to
~ inches in length and tight fitting at
Dack, show fronts either tight, loose
or opening over vest of contrasting
FUR. Seal Is the first choice for fitted
garments, but Astrakhan, gray krimmer
or Persian lamb afford change at less
cost, and frequently some one of the
latter appear as finishings on seal. Ex-
long capes are of sable.
SHOULDER oAPEs
however, hold their own, not only be-
cause obtainable by many who cannot
AFFORD longer garment, but because of
convenience and in accordance with
present ideas of increased length; they
come well down to the waist, comfort
able ones having q close vest with
sleeves, SO as TO afford complete protec-
ton to the arms. The English top coat,
W Inches long, with extra high shout
ders and storm collar and made in best
quallty seal skin, is a most elegant gar
ment, though closely riyalled by jacket
running from % to 80 inches long, also
with extra raised shoulders and high
storm collar. In opposite character
comes an exceedingly handsome wrap
from W to w inches deep. This is made
In either seal or mink, and the three will
lead among fashionable purchasers,
having been introduced by @. G. Shayne
OF Forty-second street, whose name is q
guarantee for the best styles and ma
terial. For
CARRIAGE WEAR
and particularly for balls and the opera.
come Siberian circulars that are made
full, completely enveloping the figure
and lined with squirrel fur. Fine
camePs hair, Bengaline de sole or bro
cade are the favorite fabrics and finish
is often given by embroidery, braiding
or elegant passementerie. Jaunty little
theatre capes and jackets are of velvet
lined with bright contrasting silk which
those who follow out details carefully,
take care shall match color in the hat.
Brilliant orange is particularly effective
for this purpose.
FULL DRESS
Costumes receive great attention now. as
opera will soon commence and almost
simultaneously, successive entertain
ments For rich fabrics, such as bro
cade, velvet or Bengaline de sole, prin-
cess outlines lead, but are SO modified
by ideas copied from coat or round
styles, that much variety is given and
stiffness often done away with. Es-
pecially is this the case where the guimpe
is introduced, since when made of thin
material, il gives softness and even
when of heavy plain material, goes to
break up lines that might otherwiseb
too long drawn out. The corselet also
is another happy innovation. When of
passementerie, the effect is exceedingly
rich with finishings of course in keep
ing, orif in velvet, pretty and almost in
Vulnerable contrasts in color may result.
COATS
of velvet, brocade or heavy corded silk
worn with skirts of light fabric, such as
lace, net, crepe de Chine, &c., are made,
to open over vests to match and pretty
fancies are often brought about BY
Innings of silk that match slips worn
under the light material. There are
great differences as TO shapes in these
coats, and sometimes they have tails at
the back reaching to the end of the
skirt Again they are economical, since
transferable from one skirt to another
and quite as suitable to silk or fine wool
as to lace or gauZes. Long waists con-
tinue popular, rendering fit of unusual
Importance, and In view of this it may
be added that whalebone is being rapidly
superseded by the Ever Ready dress
stays, because they are SO finely tenn
pered that bending with every move
ment they do not break. By this flexi
bility an easy appearance is given the
corsage, and Furthermore the genuine
are so carefully prepared at the ends
that there is no danger of cutting
through. An advantage is gained over
whalebone by their making the waist an
inch smaller. For
YOUNG LADIES
Numerous light weight silks woven in
lovely striped patterns or showing sprays
at intervals, are shown. Crepe finished
silks are also charming and both come
for 81 or little more per yard, thus
rendering the dress not expensive. As a
change, are almost innumerable varieties
of gauze, crepaline, crcpon, chiffon, net
or tulle, the last named when bestrewn
with spangles or imitation Jewels, hav-
ing rich, yet light effect. These are
made usually with very short basques or
round waists and give opportunity for
all manner Of fanciful draplngs on the
corsage, together with jaunty corselets,
peasant waists, ribbon suspenders or
belts that present just the
right contrast to thin fabrics. Velvet
bodices with thin skirts are in high favor
and like the coats, mentioned previ- |
ously, are economical because readily |
to skirts of any character.