The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-01-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Evening Fabrics -Premonitions of
Spring independent Skirts and
Waists---Spangles

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
New York, january 5, 1895.
\ new style crepon for evening dresses
is in very light weight silk, woven in tiny
squares. mdentations between the squares
forming long diagonal lines that afford, of
course, additional variety in surface.
White pale OF bright shades are noticeable
and they are uniform throughout, since the
bringing forward of fancy patterns on so
uneven groundwork would be in extreme
ly bad taste and result only in a displeas-
ing confusion Crepons in general hold
their own. whether for day or evening.
and will be popular for some time to come;
but from unmistakeable indication the spec
ial feature for spring and summer viii be
perforated fabrics of every description.
BY some dealers. they are called open
work materials, but are essentially the
same and, as in light goeds embroidered
edges will appear in finish, one may safely
calculate that there will be an immense
demand for embroidery in general and open
patterns in particular
INDEPENDENT SKIRTS
are now an important addition to the stocks
in leading stores. and women have not
been slow in availing themselves of the
advantages offered by the wearing of sew
eral different eorsages with the same skirt.
Usually the waists are quite fanciful in
make and color. and therefore nothing
shows them off so well as a plain black
skirt Fer this, the first choice is satin.
but,moire hengahne or plain silk are util-
ized aud there are pretty, small patterned
silk skirts that harmonize nicely with waists
of solid colored fabrics, chiefly velvet or
chiffon, or perhaps combination of the
two. since velvet and chiffon are frequently
seen together. chiffon vest or sleeves. or
both giving finish to velvet waist
SPANGLES
have become very prominent feature in
evening dress and are carried to an extreme
in yokes made wholly of them. causing an
appearance similar to the scales on coat
of mail From these yokes extend long
additions Of spangled net or mousseline
finished by metal loaded and spangled
fnnges. which serve as epaulets and vests.
and since the spangles are in steel or num-
erous eolors one may easily imagine how
dressy they may be Jet is freely used in
the same way aud is much safer choice for
many persons who might hesitate to wear
metal Fur bands are also very favorite
trimming for evening dresses, and it is
really hard to say when and where they
are not suitable
JANUARY
i indeed a favorite time for the purchas-
ing not only Of warm garments thai hold
good through March winds. bat for obtain
ing on advantageous terms those smaller
articles that are 50 stylish and comfortable
either Is an addition 10 winter jackets or a
protection in summer on hotel or villa piaz-
zas At present therefore, persons who
wish something nice. but must consider
price. are as much interested ia e. Z.
Shayne styles in collars. collaretts and
capes. as the Eanderbilts Goulds FiagleIs
Iselius. Chapins aud others Of the 100 are
a, III times
CHINcHILLA
Is very fashionable. either for an entire
cape or as a trimming on seal, and the
same can be said Of natural otter. Mink
i, in great demand for boas, collars and
capes nor has Persian lamb lost anything
in prestige 1t Is popular for garniture
and Is particularly adapted to jackets be-
cause having short hair. the same of course
being true regarding seal \ good quality
fur Is always good investment. because
while standing first in style and comfort
when fashionable. can always be altered to
suit changes. Lucy CARTER.