The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
NEW York, April 9, 1896.

Summer capes are perpetual study
Beautiful ones are of Persian or Dresden
silk and with varied hue, form charming
contrast TO black skirts and harmonic
equally well with black hat trimmed by
ribbon of like character or perhaps with
crown of the same material and nodding
black tips in finish Cape trimmings are
black and thus the acme Of contrast is
reached throughout, since colorings are
vivifed, yet shown forth with toning effect.
Black or colored silk capes are often almost
covered by faring ruffies of pod d esprit
embroidered on the edges and laid in box
plaits; wave like garnitures of chiffon fulfil
a kindred purpose; pinked silk ruffies con-
tinue the story, while neck trimmings form
an avalanche of softness about the throat.
Ostrich feathers are sometimes brought
into requisition for such purpose and tips
at the back loom forth Fl pm surrounding
masses of adornment.
ELEGANT CAPES
are made of black velvet trimmed with jet
and equally handsome examples are in rich,
open embroidery that is laid loosely over a
silk foundation. Stylish yet inexpensive
capes are of grass cloth displaying success
sive rufles edged with lace and as may be
imagined, are extremely boufant, yet cor
respondingly jaunty. As completion to
grass cloth gown, such cape would be
an excellent choice and in this connection
it may be said that recent developments
have proved that in light quality materials,
grass cloth leads 1t is now shown
in numerous patterns, floral, striped or
plaided and finds imitation in batiste that
in natural shades more or less varied by
similar designs, is likewise extremely pop,
ular Grenadines in Persian colorings
have never been so attractive and most
lovely mousselines are rich in kindred hues.
DREssMAKING.
In the midst of new materials however,
one must observe how little novelty appears
in making. Economists therefore, even
in this fashionable place, are by the use
Of Ivory soap, renewing last season s gowns
and thus with peaceful souls, have antici-
pated the coming of Easter. Adroit econ
omy has also been practised in the putting
together of material on hand, where new
ness in design has been noticeable and la
dies having some yards Of plain goods laid
away, have had the same made into Nor
folk jackets to be worn with skirts of mixed
wool This is favorite combination and
the blouse coat belted in and preferably Of
plain cloth to be worn with mixed wool
skirt, is also new Very narrow belts in
metal, or leather are feature in dress
generally; they confine blouse coats and in
case of Norfolk jackets, are passed under
the plaits at the back In
MILLINERY,
black ostrich tips are extremely prominent
and this in consequence of the perpetual
employment of Persian or Dresden ribbons.
Full of gayety, the latter demand contrast
and nodding black plumage answers the
call more readily than anything else.
Such garniture imparts richness all its
own and is iaunty as well, yet great use is
made of black quill feathers that are less
expensive, not affected by dampness, yet
stylish and used for handsome millinery.
Hats for general wear, are rendered gayer
than hitherto, by Persian ribbons, since
ribbon is suitable to many occasions for
which flowers would be inappropriate,
while the lavish placing of rich blossoms
on dress hats, to say nothing of extreme
adornment in the way of metal, jet or imita-
ton jewels, renders millinery at large, most
striking in character,
ToQUEs
made entirely in flowers, are delightful
creations Their varied character is lin
tied only by the limitations of the floral
kingdom and foliage contributes likewise,
almost endless attractions. The rage for
violets is readily appeased by hats made
wholly of them and such examples may be
chosen by ladies who want something
dressy, yet not too gay, or there may be
merely border of the modest blossom.
In all these flower toques, high rising
finish is conspicuous and most beautiful of
all perhaps, are those made of pink roses
and leaves with a spray above,