The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-11-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Skirts = Materials - Furs-An-
swers and Notes.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
NEW York, November S.-New skirts are
plain in front, equally or almost so on the
sides and very full at the back, the flare at the
foot being confined to the sides and back.
Some are made entirely without crinoline,
while in others it is placed all the way mp at
the back or there may be quite a deep lining
Of it. In width, also, there is great liberty and
some skirts remain comparatively narrow,
measuring only four yards at the bottom;
others run fully eight yards, and between
these extremes various gradations are notice
able. The widest skirts are laid in successive
folds on the sides, that are kept in position by
wires. As YET, however, they are exceptional.
and it may be added that the most elegant
costumes are finished by the Redfern bias
corded velvet, which is the richest and most
durable skirt binding ever made. being a high
grade of S. H. and NJ. first quality.
VELVET
is a notable revival in dress material, and ele-
giant gowns are made not only of the plain,
but in numerous fancy weaves. Among these,
both plaid and checked velvet are prominent.
but equally fashionable styles show extremely
small dots. Cloth and velvet are tavorite
combination and the most usual method is to
place one richly embroidered as n vest in the
other. Perforated cloth made over silk of
contrasting color, takes a high position in
new costumes.
shown by C. c. Shayne, lead as usual and
determine the great demand for both capes
and jackets. Among capes, those of seal,
Persian lamb or mink, come first, though
chinchilla is a favorite revival, not only for the
entire garment, but as finshings on other fnrs.
Ermine remains an elegant selection for even
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jackets, because with short hair they may be
made close fitting, and the fashionable lengths
are from thirty to thirty -four inches Hand
some capes are of silk or camel's hair, lined
with ermine or squirrel lock fur. Mufis do
not display any special change and there is n
large supply of turs collars and boas, both
short and in long, fluffy fur. A bad fur is an
extremely bad thing and the purchasers only
safety is TO go direct to leading fur dealers
who stake reputation on reliable goods and
whose position conld only have been attained
by years of good faith.
ANSWERS AND NOTES.
"E. Il Corduroy is quite stylish ma
terial and can be perforated like cloth and
placed over colored silk. Bluet over ceI-ise
would be brilliant combination, but not too
much so, for the present season, which is one
of rich contrasts.
''Eliser Evening dresses entirely draped
by chiffon are especially fashionable, and it is
quite the style to place chiffon over sprigged
taffeta silk the lustre and slightly yelled de-
signs showing very prettily. Chiffon waists
with silk skirts are a rage and quite benedic-
ton to slender girls.
Black dress, relieved by colored bands, are
very popular, and in this way madeoyer
material can be rendered additionally fresh.
In such case it is well to have some trimming
around the lower edge, but the favorite mode
is by colored girdle and stock collar. Plain
material is also rendered dressy by large col
laretis and perhaps cuffs. Lucy CARTER.