Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-17
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

Chicago Record.
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Capes-Furs-Jacke COstumes-In
Door Gowns-Evening and Bridal Dresses
Millinery.
lBy our New York Female Fashion Reporter
Capes are extremely fashionable
both short ones for the deaniSaiS07l, and
others that sometimes reach to the knee
for winter. The material most used
for handsome styles, is velvet plush,
but bengaline lined with ermine OF
squirrel lock fur is also an occasional
choice. the first named fabric being Of
ten adorned extravagantly, with com
binations of jet, fur and lace either
even or black, neither having lost any
favor by reason of recent lavish en-
ployment. An elegant example in this
line, is of velvet plush made with round,
lace covered yoke, from which extend
lengthwise, numerous rows OF jet passe-
menterie set off at intervals by tufts .Of
mink fur, while borderings of the same
complete what is really quite picture.
A coIlet, livery short cape) shows very
rich fall of delicate white lace that
droops from collar of black velvet
plush lined with cerise silk that shows
markedly in the neck ruff1e. The low
er edge of the plush collar is bordered
by mink fur and successive mink fur
tails hang over the lace. With this ap,
pears fancy muff showing cerise lined
plush, with addition of lace and fur.
Velvet plush resembles velvet, rather
than genuine plush.
FUR CAPES
vary from thirty to thirty-eight inches
in length, and this year quite genteel
ones are made of electric seal, a new
kind of fur that resembles seal, except
that the hairs stand out, whence
doubtless, the name. Prices are much
less than seal, since thirty inch one
can be purchased for twentysix dol
lars. Astrachan is brought forward in
an especial manner, chiefly called MORE
astrachan and capes or Jackets of it are
reckoned stylish. Seal or Persian lamb
of course rank high and in best quail
ties are the choice of wealthy purchas
ers. There is large demand for cloth
canes lined with bright plaided silk,
with detachable hood to match and
these are excellent for general wear
Jackets are often extremely long an6
with bouffant skirts, but this season
the fullness is obtained by reason Of
box plaits at the back, rather than by
the umbrella fittings of last winter
Like last winter however, they ART
tight fitting The handsonest are iI
plain cloth and some open in front Ovel
very long vest. but less expensive
STYLES are in mixed cloth and this clas
of material is the regulation thing fo
listers which are provided with detach
able capes that may be worn separate
ly. Very stylish
STREET COSTUMES
are made wilh long coats that may b,
removed when indoors and replaced by
silk waists. When worn by tall, slen
der persons, the elegance of these suit
is extreme, nor can the becomingnes
of the change to silk waist for in
doors be matter of debate. ShOr
basoues with volant attached, are the
right choice for ladies of less stature
whether stout or the contrary and these
also are often of course, replaced in the
house, by some jaunty silken corsage
There is quite a run on mixed cloth fOl
street wear and while early impOrta
tions showed only quite small patterns
vet minority of more recent styles
are in plaids that sometimes affair
quite a size. For
INDOOR WEAR,
flannel is a delightful choice for those
comfortable morning garments that are
a boon to mothers or daughters whose
social engagements render some repost
obligatory. For children, flannel is a
regulation material and styles this yeal
are exceptionally pretty, showing small
sprays or hair line stripes placed at
short intervals. Material that is worn
when a woman is engaged in domestic
duties should always be washable anC
the same holds true, of course, for chill
dren's garments. By using Ivory soar
and luke warm water, the finest fan
nels, colored embroidery or rich laces
may be washed without the slightest
risk of fading. Cotton cheviot waists
are also worn for mornings at home and
the demand for silk waists is beyond
precedent, since they are found sc
dressy and becoming during afternoons
and evenings. There is now
A SHARP DISTINCTION
between styles of making outdoor and
indoor dresses. Those in favor for the
former, have been mentioned and pre-,
cisely the reverse holds good in case of
the latter. Corsages are deliberately
and fancifully draped, but newest Of
all, are yelled by chiffon or mousseline,
this being carried to such an extent
that for evening favorite idea is to
veil the entire dress, some lovely effects
accruing from the employment of con
trasting colors, as where cerise chiffon
may veil a bluet silk skirt: yellow
placed over black is a delightful com
bination, but this theme may be pur
sued indefinitely and mention need
only be made of sprigged taffeta silks
overcast by chiffon, where the floral
sprays are visible, but softened beauti
fully. In
MILLINERY
the new weave of narrow satin with
felt or chenille, has proved eminently
successful and doubtless because lend
ing itself so readily to the twisting Of
brims to suit different faces. A stylish
combination is that of a woven crown
with mink fur brim, but of course, these
shapes are small, because too much fun
would look unduly heavy. Satin is
used to large extent and in black OF
novel shades, covers small or large hats
or bonnets.
ROSALIND MAY.
The Philadelphia Ledger, Republic
can paper, says the improvement oil