Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Popularity of Plaids, Furs and
Jewelry.

PIaids refrain all their former popu-
Iarity and will doubtless occupy q
prominent place among new spring
goods. This Is not surprising, as no
other material admits Of such an end
less variety in combination and color,
or can be employed In so many differ
ent ways. Nothing Is more stylish for
young ladies and misses-or more ser
viceable for general wear than an en-
tire costume OF plaids made on the
bias, while for children's dresses the
gayest colors are used with guimpes Of
white embroidery or surah silk. Even
stout, elderly person may venture
upon plaids II put on In fiat bias bands
aid the squares not very large. A
great advantage in this material is that
It can be twisted and turned and made
over an indefinite number OF times, and
all who have INDUCED In the luxury of
handsome plaid dress, may be sure
that it can be utilized to advantage
during the coming season. 1t must
not be inferred however that plain
cloth suits are at a discount, as they are
quite popular, and black soutache braid
in three widths Is the newest trimming
for this style of dress; three rows ex-
tending around the skirt and forming
a very large V on the front breadth,
with or without a narrow band Of fur
below the braid. The waist may be a
round basque with braid put on bretelle
shape, tapering in at the waist and
reaching to the lower edge of the
basque, finished off by graceful loops.
Medallions of passementeriec can be put
on both back and front near the shoul.
ders, but this is simply an addition,
not an essential. For evening, light
colors are universally preferred and
black is almost entirely given up tC
elderly people, except when in combin
alton with some color, and even ther
1 it is not nearly so stylish as an entire
costume in delicate shades. Sleeves
will in all probability remain as large
as ever, and as yet no indication !:
given of any tendency toward bouffant
drapery.
FURs ARE MORE
fashionably worn this season thar
ever: now that the holidays are over
large reductions have been made. G.
IC. Shayne the recognized leading
American Furrier who has two large
manufacturing establishments, one in
42nd st. which he owns, the other In
Prince ST., down town is Offering some
decided bargains in elegant sealskins
Alaska seal after all is the most eco
nomical fur, as it is the only one that
admits of re-dyeing. Seal ''reefers'
are very fashionable for sleighing, with
high turned up collar of mink or sable
and low hats trimmed to match. Per
sian lamb is still extremely popular
and beautiful hoods for sleighing are
made of it, with close-fitting crown:
and curtain falling on the shoulders
Many fashionable hoods are trimmed
with contrasting fur as gray trimmer
on black Persian, or mink, beaver o.
chinchilla on seal, and large bows o
satin ribbon, or perhaps mixture o
fur. ribbon loops and pointed wings oi
velvet ornament the front. Sleighinl
robes of black bear-skin are very mucf
in favor this season, and are made
square instead of pointed with th'
head of the bear, as they used to be.
BANGLES
were never more fashionable than a
present and are so slender that the,
resemble threads of silver or gold, ant
may be set closely with tiny diamonds
imparting a very brilliant appearance
Neck-chains are similarly ornamente(
from which often depends a diamon'
studded heart. this shape being tn
favorite one for pendants. In brace
lets, the knife-edge and chain forme'
of flexible links, are the two popula
styles, the first named admitting Q
great variety in ornamentation. Th
plain surface may be richly chased o
jewels of any kind may be sunk
intervals, such as rubies, garnets, bur
goises, pearls, or anything that fame.
may dictate. Flower sprays in silvel
set with Rhine stones are used fo
brooches, and pins with looped END
for the hair, and although inexpensiv
| are very pretty and dainty ornaments
VERONA CLARKE.