Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
GiaduntinS, Evening and Wedding Gowns
-railor-mnaa and Other DRESSES Mil

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NEW loHR, .ipril 5.--Fayetta silk is
in great demand Tor graduating dresses
and lovely gowns intended for spring
and summer fers. Coming in white
and all new cNlors, it has more body and
Is dressier than India silk, the soft
simmer on its surface rendering 1t
more refined than tqifeia, while its un.
usual draping qualities bring it into
special prominence III these days when
the hang of the skirt and corsage drap-
ing, are Of such Importance. Being Oh
double width, it Is not expensive, yet
some charming wedding dresses are
made of 1t.
TAILOR MADE DRESSES
are an interesting and seasonable
study at present. The greater number
show a short jacket opening over n con-
trasting waistcOat and the skirt Is
usually about four and half yards
wide, the best made, being finished by
the Duxbak rainproof bias velyeteen
binding, that is eminently adapted to
out door gowns, because water does not
penetrate or even moisten it. Elegant
dresses for wear at watering places, often
show wider skirts and fsyorite model
is made crusswise OF the goods and with
only one seam at the back. Nevertheless
it is drawn tight in front and on the
| sides, with marked flare at the foot,
| the choicest having finish of 5. IL. u
NJ. first quality bias velreteen binding.
| The differences in the cut OF skirts, IS
| quite remarkable, some in thin material
measuring eight yards around the lower
edge, while the fulness at the back may
be laid in folds, plalts or gathers. The
majority are untrmmed, buta few have
a piping placed in the seams and occa-
| sionally there is u foot trimming.
MII,LINERY.
Lovely bonnets worn in the evening,
are in horseshoe shape that curves
around the high Psyche knot OF hair
and made entirely OF flowers. Some
have bow Of velve: or ribbon or an
upright trimming in front, but upright
trimmings are almost exceptional, IN
view of the run upon wide spreading
loops or wings more or less spangled
that stretch out on either side, to an eX'
tent that is often quite absurd. The
absurdities of the little Dutch bonnet
are perpetually seen and as it is quit
fiat, set far back on the head, by ex
tremists and trimmed only in the back
by wide extending garniture. the weare
might equally well be bareneaded, 81
far as protection goes. Strings ar
almost wholly relegated to the past ant
hat pins are replaced by the millinery
hat spring, which makes it possible 10
ladies to put on or remove their hats a
readily as gentlemen do 1t is the sim
plest sort of an arrangement, but etfec
| tive, and docs not injure the hat, hair o
head as the old pins did. The manu-
facturers in the Cable building here, az
working night and day to supply the dc
mand and it is undoubtedly boon
Q women that will be appreciated.
a TRAVELLING DRESSES
: are being made of covert cloths in high
weight and double faced, whip cords i
Z hair line stripes or tweeds and for man
! of them, the Norfolk jacket is chosen
preference TO short cutuway jackets Thu
q must be completed by a waistcoat. Etc
a jackets worn over full vests, will be see
!, in numbers, as soon as the wealth.
5 grows warm enough and for the dressie
6 gowns, these little appendages will
= more popular than ever, probably b
J. cause aiding towards the production
a full, loose effects in the front OF corsage
Stylish travelling dresses have skirts al
is sleeves of black mohair crepon that
u durable and sheds the dust. the corsa!
i. being of light weight cloth or silk or
e independent waist can be substitute
Il and the skirt only, be of the favorl
black crepon. 1t is quite in vogue,
IS have one or more black skirts and
at assortment of waists, SO that q
ID character of the outfit can be chang
d. easily to suit different occasions.
y Mrs. r." As finish on cotton 60
,, ments, whether for ladies or childre
4 Cushs Cambria fittings come first
ii course. BY means of a drawing striI
lie woven into the edge, they can be easl
gathered or these trimmings can
st bought already rufiled and attached
u. fine quality feather stitched camol
w band, so that they can be sewn on
- once. Among the patterns, Hemstit
@. is great tayOrite, being very etfecti
le and useful trimming. The lace ede
IT, are also in large demand. The por
%, larity of these trimmings is immen
al not only by reason OF taste and varie
.. in pattern, but from their lasting qua
X. tiles, since they often outwear the g
a ment. The advantage OF this is beyo
us calculation and as full information
this SUBJECTS real benefit, shol
be pleased To mail II catalogue givi
Illustrations, price list, woven samp
of material, also list of stores where
&c filings can be obtained and full
nd scriptions to anyone who may desire
rs. 20. X" For evening gowns,
nal sleeves usually reach half way to
ms elbows and are met by long gloves !
ne wrinkle on the arm. The most styl
nv ~, expand so greatly above the elbows
ar. to resemble the portrayals of cayal
wo boot tops.
led Spangles are used to an unpreceden
extent in millinery or soberer,
The sparkling effect is obtained by jet. b
Lea let and spanges are largely used,
NJ, ,Ss only for trimming in the form
Ihe aigrettes or wings, but entire bonn
hat arc preferably made of either.
ing RosALIND MAY
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sportSmen's Exhibition.
ar ar. What will be novel and eXtren