The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1895-10-24
New York Fashions.

MILLINERY. WOOL FABRICS. FLOwERY
SILKS. WAYS OF MAKING. ACCESSORIES.
Correspondence of The Journal.
The predominance Of velvet in millin-
cry, both as foundation and as an Access
sorry, is assured and picturesque. Broad
brimmed velvet hats, either with plain OF
full velvet crowns, trimmed with ostrich
plumes dropping towards the front, and
two or three Rhine stone sbuttons," OF
several gigantic roses at the back, are the
really elegant hats Of the season. Orien-
tai, striped, plaided or lowered ribbons
are in great favor, particularly the first
mentioned, combining in palm leaf de-
signs many soft, rich hues, and used in
large loops or ends on velvet or felt hats
with excellent effect. Very large velvet
flowers, especially roses, are the only ones
consistent with true style this season, and
new Rhine stone ornaments are in clust-
ers, called 'sbrooches'' or s'buttons, =
or in very large buckles or tiaras for the
fronts of evening hats. Black, brown or
green are prominent foundation hues, and
agreenish blue, a purplish red and rich,
dark yellow are new shades in millinery
these together with plaided, changeable,
miroir or cashmere velvets and ribbons,
afford wide range for individual taste.
PLAIDs ARE VERY PROMINENT
s.. o1I ccI,. -.
Clan plaids, but also those in French de-
signs and colorings, used as entire dresses
for misses or children, or as waists and
trimmings for adults. Besides boucle
plaids, crepons, and great variety Of IT.
regularly woven stuffs, narrow boucle
stripes, broken checks, Cheviots, irrides-
cent and novelty woods in all fashionable
hues, as seen at Lord 4 Taylor's, are de-
sirable in every respect. combining style
and durability.
A RAGE EXISTS
for lowered silks in chine style, Dresden
patterns, or in Persian colors, stripes
many times intersecting the flowers,
thereby adding contrast, and even a yard
OF two of such silk is available, in a ssCush''
belt and collar, which serves to brighten
and render stylish plain, dark costume.
Any of these silks make very attractive
waists, and after all that has been said on
the subject Of sleeves, for this purpose
more material than ever is used, at the
same time, a ''Marie Antoinette'' cos
tune has been shown with tight sleeves
and small putfs at the shoulders. Blouse.
round OF pointed waists continue stylish,
and added basques "a benediction to the
economically inclined) are revived and
often worn with ribbon belts Some
species of fancy vest or front is almost
obligatory in all but tailor made suits,
and colored spangled or satin, irrdescent
or chiffon with lace. all i'm
part that light, dressy effect, so essential
to perfect ensemble.
CAPEs WILL BE LONGER
on the approach of cold weather, and il.
addition to the ''Rug'' plaids, heavy
beaver cloth, velvet or ve!ours are favored
trimmed with jet or fur High
collars are so comfortable and conceal SO
many defects that they are indispensable,
and double lowered silk capes, edged
with fur, the upper one slashed on the
shoulder and filled in with silken bows,
and two or three little animal heads, are
the prettiest of evening coverings. Jack
Its with large sleeves and short skirts are
Useful for general wear, but never possess
he style that belongs to a handsome cape.
BEAUTIFUL ACCESSORY
S the "Marie Antoinette'' fichu of white
ace or figured grenadine, edged with
narrow lace, crossed at the front, and tied
It the back; or it may be loosely knotted
it the front. Black net or black spangled
ace is substituted for middle aged per
ons, provided the figure is slender, that
however is the first requisite Square,
;olored velvet capes, edged by white lace,
II jet shoulder capes are beautiful, and
'crush'' belts and collars of wide Persian
ibbons are suitable to almost any cos
ume. VERONA CLARKE