Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-23
Democratic Northwest.
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Popularity of Moire Silks, Furs
Circular Capes. Hosiery, Trim
mings and Gloves.

Black moire antique or colored
moires take high rank among new
silk, as costume or accessories, the
formers wide-spreading waves being
diversified by large and small sell
colored satin dots, or In the evening
tints, contrasting floral figure is in
troduced with fine effect. For revers,
girdIes, or sleeve cuffs, any kind of
moire is in order, and while by nc
means displaying velvet, 1t affords a
change. Changeable silks still promi-
nent, but very small coIored figures on
black predominSte, and Bayadere
stripes In several bright hues will COM
bine advantagesously with sombre
colors. Brocades seem indispensable
and two different patterns may now
be used in costume; the skirt of
white brocade and long, coat bodice
of any color. Very delicate white de-
signs on black indicate that the black
and white "craze" still exists, white
fans edged with black. and black
gloves stitched in white, are however
its latest illustration.
EVERYBODY WILL WEAR FUR
This season, even the babies dainty
cloaks or hats are edged with beaver,
and street, house, or evening dresses
bear testimony to the extreme, popu-
larity of Alaska sable, mink Astrak-
han, Persian lamb, or black lynx;
ordinarily in inch-wide borderings.
Alaska seal skin box coats, with round
collar at the back and broad revers ex-
tending to the lower edge, display the
simple elegance OF untrimmed seal,
and "Reefers" having round collar
and revers in one piece, are equally
attractive; both these handsome styles
being shown in Hudson Bay otter,
seal, Persian lamb or mink. Circular
capes varying from twenty to forty
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ness at the back, possess such manifest
advantages in these days Of immense
sleeves, that extreme favor may be
predicted for them, not however to the
exclusion Of ofclosely-fittlng styles.
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE
Fur capes, very similar in shape to
those velvet or cloth are shown In ell
leading furs, but the most attractive
triple cape of the season, combining
lightness and warmth, is of fLicilienne,
lined with Lberian squirrel; each
cape trimmed with Alaska sable, has
been introduced by G. c. Shayne,
whose name alone is q sufficient guar
antee for elegant style or material; and
a noteworthy fact may be here men,
toned, that the Shayne exhibit of fine
furs at the Chicago Worlds Fair took
seven Of the highest prizes above all
competitors. Small fur shoulder capes
are a stylish accessory and may be
worn over an outdoor garment or
house dress as occasion requires. Neck
boas remain about the same, but the
ordinary muff is trifie larger.
BLACK HOSIERY
Meets the requirements ofsuch large
class, that it continues In good de.
mand, very bright colors however are
noticeable in Clan plaids and other
styles, intended for dress occasions.
Five colored clocks In three different
hues, or colored Vandyke points above
"black boot" are very stylish, de.
cided tendency existing towards three
contrasting tints in combination.
Cross stripes are again seen and even
ing hosiery is in all fashionable pale
shades, Of one color throughout, or
"colored boots" with contrasting tops,
or broad, shaded lengthwise stripes,
small dots on black, or an open-work
black, stripe on light shades, are all
effective styles.
SILK OR BEADED
Pessementerie, velvet, MORE, lace or
braid are the most fashionable
trimmings at present, and a recent
idea is open black passementerie over
colored satin bands, on wool round
waists, in just the same style that
white lace was used on light fabrics
during the summer. In gloves, coors
are more pronounced than ever; Grim.
son, purple, green or very light tan are
leading shades and buttons have lost
nothing in size.
VERONA CARKE.