The Democratic advocate., 1896-06-13
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Travelling Dresses -Conveniences-
Summer Gowns Graduating and
Wedding Dresses
LcOrrespOndenee Of the DemOeratIe Ady0cate.l

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
New YORK, June 8, 1896.
Mohair or mixed wool are the materials
most used for travelling. The latter has
the advantage of not readily showing soil
nor crushing, but mohair is cool and much
the better choice for stout women, since
mixed wool adds not little to apparent
proportion Either material however, to
be really satisfactory, should be Of high
grade and such selection is economical,
since in the wear and tear of cars OF boats,
the old proyerb, ''the best is cheapest, .
holds especially good. Furthermore as the
length of skirts at present, is apt to bring
about fraying, ladies in choosing bind
ing, should be careful to note that s. III.
and NJ. is on the label. Every effort is
made by some dealers to pass off inferior
goods and buyers must be on the alert
against imposition. The favorite way of
MAKING
travelling dress is skirt and jacket open
ing over a shirt waist Such mode per-
mits different degrees of warmth according
as the jacket may be open or closed and
when the wearer is separated from trunks,
this becomes very advantageous. Provi-
sion is now indeed made for every want
in travelling The literary individual can
write about as easily on car as in a
library: mothers with young children, find
baskets and satchels made especially for
them and fashionable women may make as
careful toilet as when in their boudoirs
Finally when bedewed by an atomizer,
with Murray and Lanman' Florida water,
the most refreshing of all perfumes and
one that should never be missing in trav-
eler' outfit, my lady emerges fresh and
dainty amidst dusty surroundings. In
SUMMER GOWNS,
leading idea now, is to have the corsage
of some rich fancy goods which contrasts
effectively with sleeves and skirt of plain
material Rich contrasts are also afforded
by collars and belts of plain velvet or We
lutina on gowns of figured fabrics The
last named particularly, has peculiar ad
vantages, since by reason of close, soft
pile, it is much handsomer than low grade
velvet and also because of its great dura-
bility When finally tarnished, it can be
readily renewed, because comparatively so
moderate in price.
GRADUATING
gowns are preferably made of organdie,
lawn, swiss muslin, taffeta silk or gauze
showing satin stripes. Organdie leads and
washable goods are best, since the youth
full should dress simply, though adornment
of rufles or ribbon being essentially girlish,
are not Objectionable Styles in making
are such as prevail for similar materials to
be worn on other occasions and differ ac-
cording to individual defects or good points.
For bridal dresses, rich ivory satin has the
first position, though brocade is sometimes
chosen and for garniture, the choice lies
between lace and gauze or chiffon, the two
latter being best suited to young brides.
Trains are either round or square Orange
blossoms and Lilies of the Valley com
bined, are stylish, but the latter are
omitted not unfrequently.
''M. W" Hats triiAmed by flowers
in profusion are often worn with tailor
made dresses, nor does this seem amiss,
because the eye has grown accustomed to
the most lavish floral displays.
''Rosie The only hats now devised
exclusively for country wear, are those in
gauze shirred on frame and finished by
the same. City hats often reach the ut
most limit in ornamentation.
Lucy CARTER.