The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-05-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Parasols- Bridal Gowns Summer
Dresses Accessories Notes.
Lrrom onr Regnlar correspondentI

From Our Regular Correspondent
HOTEL MAJESTIC. New YORK. May Sth.
Expensive parasols show an elaboration
of adornment that reaches an Unprecedented
limit. Artificial flowers appear not un--
frequently over the entire expanse, or rich
sprays attached at the ferule may harmon
ize with a border at the edge These are
the extremes and from thence similar ad-
ditions are seen in various degrees. White
chiffon is chosen to show them off. and
even when flowers are dispensed with. as
of course in the majority of cases they will
be white chiffon is extremely popular.
Such styles manifestly, however, are
adapted only to fashionable summer resorts
and for city use, there are practical, yet
attractive examples in striped. plaided or
changeable silk, extremely pretty ones
being made of perforated silk over con-
trasting color Black or white lace par
asols are standard The handsomest
BRIDAL GOWNS
are made of rich faille, brocade or SATIN.
and while occasionally there are princess
outlines almost all are made with round
waists or blunt points, the former being
usually chosen by quite youthful brides
Any delicate white flower is appropriate,
but great style attaches to combination
of orange blossoms and snow balls, which
are brought out in miniature sizes The
general run of
DRESSES
do not vary essentially in outline from
those of last season. and novelty is given
by new accessories. among which yokes
collars blouse fronts. etc, made of scrim,
such as has hitherto been used only for
curtains, is conspicuous. Linen batiste or
lawn in tucks, combined with insertion and
often trimmed with the butter yellow lace
that i, again very popular are also made
up similarly These novelties must now
and again be freshened in the laundry, and
/ it is comforting to know that by the use of
! Ivory soap aud sepid water, they may
/ come out good as new and the same is true
regarding fine fannels or the embroideries
that form 50 large part Of summer piazza
I work
UNIQUE EFFECTS
result from the use of scrim as a trimming
nu tafieta and other silks 1t is made into
yokes collars, reyers or bands, or as full
blouseS may be attached to spangled yokes
that are reekoned specially handsome.
Some new collars reach in points to the
waist, back and front. with wide revers
extending over the full sleeves or in case
of Eton or other open jackets, the collar
comes down only in front. with wide points
on either side In these and other ex-
amples. cuffs are to match
Mousseline de pole Is in much favor for
full vests and has the advantage of being
in various new eolors.
The very bright straws in millinery have
an exceptionally good effect, Bright yell
low ones are notably handsome but those
in bright green, pink or violet are equally
attractive in a milder way
Great use is made Of ribbons in floral
patterns. either ckene or in bright distinct
colors. on plain materials, or rice rersa by
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/ Artificial daisies, forget me -nots, hlaes,
roses yiolets or lilies Of the valley are
made into bretelles on evening corsages or
i form very large. close punches on the
shoulders. Flower collars also for evening
are in more vogue than formerly
Lucy CARTER.