Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-21
FASHION HINTS.

The electric seal coat is an excellent
imitation OF the genuine Alaska, and IL
sold for one-third the price.
Solid silver buttons are shown, hand
somely engraved with the monogram OF
the purchaser.
The figured net wells OF black, with a
narrow border of white, are the fad Of
the moment, but not al all becoming,
and not likely 10 become popular.
! The thrifty woman who has saved her
/ old-iashiOutd brocaded ye!yets may
bring them forth now, and make sleeves
/ for gown or cloak out of them.
The rage for velvet has bought velvet
cen once more on the market. IL Is
commonly used for street gowns, and
| with trimmings of fur, no prettier cos
tune could be had.
The modest fur boa Of last winter has
been thrown completely IN the shade by
| the massive fur collars Of this season.
The fayorite boa i now piled with all
/ the furry tails il can carry, and fastened
with an ugly-loOking head.
Chincnilla combines with all shades Of
brown and green.
Long cloaks OF black astrskhsn for
elderly ladies are very much In favor,
and are shown in prices ranging from
sl5 10 $50.
The latest dress skirt Is DO longer
! lined siiilly throughout, but faced to a
depth of several inches all around the
foot, allowing the material to fall In
natural folds.
The latest feature of the tan Melton
coat is the rolling fur collar, fur frogs
and narrow facing OF fur down the
front.
Americans are fast falling into the
WAYS Of the Partisan in wearing much
jewelry in public places.
Equestrian tights are worn under the
/ flowing skirts.
4 hideous fashion of wearing finger
rings ON the outside Of the glove is OBJ
tanning to startling degree among the
ultra-fasiiionsble sets in Paris.
The silk petticoat is very much to the
fore again, after year or two OF disuse.
They are liked more for the frOu-frou
they create than anything else, and are
an economy when one cannot afford a
| silk-lined gown.
one of the latest fads In millinery is
the piling of black plumes on u dead
white felt hat.
Gloves of dogskin, in all the dark,
sensible colors, are shown, having
f. steners Just like mans glove.
The shops are showing prepared
moreen for foot facings for dress skirts,
TO the depth of from seven TO twelve
inches. IL is said 10 surpass haircloth.
The newest pocketbook is Of alligator
skin, with tiny watch let into the top.
A bright grass-green Is the newest color
for pocket-books for any sort Of leather.
Broad tucks are a feature of many of
the newest frocks, In both silk and wool.
The wedding shoes of the young Duke
of Marlborough have been placed on
exhibition before shipping TO his English
home. They are marvels of eXiraya-
gsnce. said 10 have cost 500 per pair.
They are quite high in the legs, with
tops of the finest cream-colored suede,
and vamps OF patent leather.
The woman who owns set OF pure
white marten, so fashionable few
years ago, may consider herself very
| fortunate, as they are now almost price
less, owing to the scarcity Of the ami
mails.
| The new umbrellas are made wonder
fully strong, by means of the steel rod
running through them.
| One of the newest watch-chains is Of
hair-links in gold, interpreted at inter-
walls with jewels. The watch used is
often one of the tiny enameled affairs set
with precious stones.
Some quantity ugly designs are shown
in bed blankets, having deep borders Of
brilliant tartan plaid.
A dainty linen service for the dinner
table has full bordering Of yiolets done
in their natural tints.
/ Long fur pelerines are quaint and
pretty on the small women of our family.
The fan is an indispensable part Of
the evening costume, and there are lot
OF lovely designs shown.
| Side combs are once more In vogue,
much longer than formerly. and placed
quite at the back of the head.
The rage for tulle makes the dressing
of the debutante a much more simple
process than formerly.
The lovely Persian ribbons are used In
quantities as bandeau decorations for
the big picture hats.
A handsome new hatpin has for its
head large opal set around with rhine
stones.
Black is the color Of the favorite din
ner gown.