The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-09-22
New York Fashions.
BRIGHT COLORS: POPLIN PLAIDS: WALK
ING SKIRTS: MILLINERY: COLORS.

BRIGHT COLORS: POPLIN PLAIDS: WALK
ING SKIRTS: MILLINERY: COLORs.
Correspondence of The Journal.
Brilliant colors and pronounced pat
terms are leading characteristics of expen-
sive wool novelties for fall and winter
wear A remarkable imitation of natural
moss in gray, brown or green, has lozenge-
shaped colored satin figures, placed two
or three inches apart always in strong con-
trast. and while this material appears very
heavy, it is soft and light to the touch. A
new fabric in plaids called by some writ
ers ''poplin plaids'' is very peculiar, diff
fering materially from other plaids. A
corded ground is woven in stripes of two
widths and two dark colors. Two narrow
bright colored silk stripes, about half
inch apart, run lengthwise and crosswise
forming large squares, sometimes thichly
covered with colored silk stitches or
specks, and sometimes plain. This ma
terial varys in price from 81 50 to 800
per yard. and Partisan illustrations show
it used in combination with plain ma
terial, both straight and on the bias.
THE TINY sPECks
before mentioned are quite a feature in
new goods, and Il very delicate vine in
rows about three inches apart. parallel
with the selvidge. on a ground powdered
with specks is one of the choicest fabrics
of the season. All kinds of corded or
striped stutfs are stylish. and rough
camels hair materials in mixtures and
also in stripes have again come into vogue
Cheviots, homespuns and other notified
goods will be much used for morning. va
rying in price from S1.00 upwards, and
beautiful self colored woods in fancy
weaves (winter crepons) at S1.25 a yard
are very desirable, being suitable for many
different occasions.
WALKING SHIRTS
will clear the ground, and the bell skirt
remains the popular favorite. Sleeves are
very large, the ''leg O mutton shape, or
a full puff to the elbow or half way there,
the lower part fitting very closely. Plaid
ed, striped, velvet OF plush materials will
be used for sleeves. and it is predicted
that ere long, two and half yards will
be the required quantity for one sleeve,
AS the fall styles show continuance of
long waists. the II. X g. is undoubtedly
the corset of the hour. being so graceful
in its outlines that those who understand
Others. Slightly pointed waists with cor
selets and girdles remain in favor. and
jacket fronts, OF fancy jackets that do
not conceal the waist. are on many new
gowns. The coat bodice comes up again
with rich silk vest or waistcoat and
sometimes belted back.
COLoRED FEITS
are large, small and medium sized. with
tlaring fronts, broad brims or no brims at
all. Pointed crowns and also those in
contrast are very fashionable. as a white
felt may have crimson crown and rice
terS0. Turbans are much in vogue for
young people, at the same time, however.
those shapes having wide brims are equal
ly 50. Velvet plush OF Astrakhan plush
are prominent among trimmings. and
wide colored ribbons with plush corlings
and ostrich tips are combined on light
colored felts with elegant effect Alsatian
effects prevail to a great extent still a
high cluster Of tips or aigrette> impart
peculiar style. Trimmings are both high
and low. ten inches being the extreme
height. Bright colored silk OF satin
Innings with plain velvet are in great
favor. and Rhine stone buckles or pins
are Indispensable.
are very bright. crimson entering largely
into stylish combinations. Green is the
leading color and plum in many rich
shades combines charmingly with yellow.
Navy blue is still good color and .'old
blue appears in new fabrics. Tans and
grays retain all their former popularity,
and pink is seen in several shades.
VERONA CLARKE.
The New Colors.