Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

A-cookin' fer company!
Kate M. Cleary.
NEW YORK FASHIONS,
[By our New York Female Fashion Reporter
independent Waists and Skirts-Furs at All
Seasons-Some Who Wear Them
Evening Styles-Answers.
Ready made skirts are now an i'm
portant quota in the stocks of leading
shops and this for the reason that an
Independent skirt is quite as necessary
an addition to a lady's wardrobe, as
several independent waists, upon
which, the run is immense. Variety
in dress, is thus easily obtained, and
for a skirt, black satin is the first
choice, although black silk, Bengaline
or MORE have a showing and there are
pretty skirts of small patterned silk
that harmonic we'll with a waist of
velvet or chiffon, since a majority of
the independent waists are in one or
other of these two materials, low cor
sages being preferably of the former
Skirts for
EVENING
or the stylish dinners now in full tide,
are uOSu VI WllluO VI SOiOi-
ed satin and sometimes are trimmed to
match the garniture on velvet waist
of contrasting color. 1t will be readi-
ly seen what charming results may be
obtained in this way-the more so, as
it is quite permissible in spite of the
great preponderance of untrimmed
skirts, to have one or more with foot
trimming. For theatres especially,
the fashion of wearing dfessy waists
with plain skirts, is most convenient,
to say nothing of the economy, since,
as all know, the skirt at d theatre. IN
less one occupies box, is of little mo-
ment. Fortunately too, the wide
skirts made with folds extending all
around, have been received with the
reverse of favor and while seen at
times, appear destined to meet with as
little success as overskirts, which came
in only to disappear. Style and
CONVENIENCE
now happily go hand in hand, since
new skirts more than ever, describe al.
outline that we'll escapes the floor or
street and with the large sleeves which
are such boon to thin armed women.
there never was period characterized
by more utility and beauty.
FURS AT ALL SEASONS.
The time has gone by, when furs were
special winter wear and with the eX
ception of the heaviest garments.
Spring and even Summer are chosen
seasons for utilizing the numerous col
lars, collarettes and capes which are Sc
enviable an addition to a lady's ward
robe. After New Year therefore. G. G.
Shayne's styles are as great an object
of interest to the large class who must
wear nice things, yet who must con
slider price, as his Fall stocks are to the
Vanderbilts, Goulds. Iselins, Flaglers,
Chapins and others of the 400 who are
numbered among his customers. Re
auctions suitable to the time are made
and it is the season par excellence, foI
obtaining one or more of those capes
or collars that are equally in order
when added to winter jacket or when
protecting the shoulders on cool days
or evenings in midsummer.
COMBINATIONS
of fur with the lightest fabrics such as
mousseline, chiffon or lace, are still a
marked feature in dress and contribute
alike to the style of an evening gown
or the gorgeous wrap worn as an outer
covering for balls or the. Opera OF
late, spangles have come into great
prominence. At leading shops one
may observe assortments of spangled
yokes finished by net or mousseline
drapery. the former composed of
spangles so closely set together that
the supporting material is quite hid
den, thus reminding the onlooker of a
coat of mail, while the gossamer fabric
attached, is richly adorned by the gilt
tering additions that usually end in
beaded and spangled fringes. AS diff
ferent colors are presented, the variety
becomes delightful and since jet is used
In the same way, persons who might
hesitate to wear metal, can indulge
the taste for something that is hand
some, yet comparatively modest.
FLOWERS
are now of much importance also, in
evening dress and one of the late in
Productions is that of flower collars.
Small blossoms such as violets, forget
me nots or miniature roses are set
closely together on band of satin rib
bon that is tied in a bow at the back
and with such a collar, epaulets to
match. have charming appearance
when worn with gown of white chif-
fon or tulle. Other stylish collars for
evening, are of satin ribbon finished
by two or three very small ostrich tips
on either side and there are pretty
ones showing medium sized chrysan-
themums placed at intervals on satin
ribbon.
Mrs. L." A handsome dress would
be with plain black satin skirt-waist
and sleeves of perforated satin over a
pink lining. This would be quite eff
fective and not too gay. Stylish waists
for the theatre or at home during the
afternoon or evening, are of plaided or
checked velvet and for one of these, a
plain black satin skirt would be emf
nently in order.
IN. NJ" Coats are equally stylish
when reaching twelve or fourteen
inches below the waist, a half length
or to the knee. A coat of any sort
however, is an injudicious selection ex-
cept for slender person and looks so
much the better, if the wearer be also
tall. To the short and stout, such
style of garment is extremely unhe
coming.
tx" Spangled velvet or satin is very
stylish for sleeves and either form an
excellent combination with the othe r,
provided one be plain. Chiffon sleeves
are worn with velvet waists.