The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-11-28
New York Fashions.
CLOTH COSTUMES. TRIMMINGS. vELvI

CLOTH COSTUMES. TRIMMINGS. VELVET
WAISTS. SLEEVES.
Notwithstanding the destinations Of
crepon or other equally beautiful mate
rails, plain cloth costumes still have their
admirers and are always safe expendi-
ture. Economy also is oftentimes con-
sideration. as the waists are usually Of
chine or some other stylish silk, for which
a remnant may be had at a very small
cost, and the same waist may be used to
equal advantage with black skirt A
narrow fur band around a plain cloth
skirt is a great addition, but not obliga-
tory. and cashmere bands or little color
ed passementerie on the waist are all
that is Mt cessaly. Colored passementeries
are particularly beautiful, initiating the
lovely olalescent or emerald hues, com
bred with simulated pearls, rubies or
Other stones; and very expensive varieties
have points finished off in small, flat
ostrich tips.
IRIDEsCENT CO!ORS
take high rank, because new, and colored
velvet leaves on white satin bands, mixed
with minute beads and spangles, are Of
ten as high priced as $500 per yard.
Exquisite collars made up of these many
cclored beads and spangles brighten up
black dress char mingly, and transparent
gauzes, tnclusted with tiny beads are
often used over colored velvet or satin.
Embroidered chiffon is in renewed favor,
ard bl' ad and narrow bands with ruffleS
to match make lovely evening accesso-
lies; the wide band being used down the
front and the narrower on the shoulder
with full lllffie all around.
BLACK VELVET WAISTS
are very easily remodelled by opening the
front and putting in fancy vest, and if
desired. very wide belt is admissible.
Broad revers and an added basque give a
stylish air to almost anything and Persian
or chine ribbon belt and collar contrast
beautifully with black velvet. Either
black crepon or satin duchesse sleeves are
matter Of course skirt and sleeves should |
be in harmony. Rather long, tight fitting
basques with ripple backs are very
attractive either as waists or outdoor
garments and when intended for the
latter purpose are of black velvet A
fur facing about eight inches deep is an
elegant finish Tho special advantage OF
added basque is that odd pieces of velvet
or passe menterie may be used, as this is a !
season when almost every thing may be |
turned to accoun1-old remnants of color
ed laid OF silk or wool fabric that have
been lying ~ for years particularly those
III cashmere colon if washed in luke
warm water and Ivory soap, come out
fresh and bright, affording fashionable
material for fancy front or collar and
belt.
CoLORs ARE COMBINED
with complete disregard for precedent.
and a chine silk costume designed for the |
''Horse show has four or five colors in
large flower clusters on white ground: |
royal blue velvet basque and sleeves, with |
a pink velvet vest, covered with encrusted |
lace and deep pink velvet cuffs; edged by
white lace. A SHRED pink velvet hat,
with huge Rhine stone buckle and sew
eral blue ostrich plumes, completes the
costume. Another dress for the sHorse
show" is Of jetted net, with bow
knot design in jet at intervals) over blue
satin, the corsage covered with jetted net,
without the bow-knot and blue satin rib
bon collar and bows on the shoulders.
LADIES HAVE NOT RESIGNED
their large sleeves. and those Of heavy
silk evening waists stand out at the sides
and are lined with material intended to
keep them out. Cuffs are again in favor,
and are often slashed at the outer seam,
and with wide lace basted inside very
d ssv effect is attained.
VERONA CLARKE.