The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-11-14
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Bridal Fashions-New Furs-Mate-
rials-Gowns- -Notes-Answers
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Correspondence of the Democratic Advocate.
New YORK, Nov IL, 1896.
Moire leads for bridal gowns, but rich
ivory satin has still high position and
brocades as well, especially if the latter be
shown forth on MORE surfaces. Trains
are half round and the fayerite garnitures
are chiffon or lace, the veil being usually
of tulle, though lace of fine quality must
always be in particular esteem White
roses or lilies of the valley are favorite
flowers and either when combined with
orange buds or blossoms, are very fashion
able. The veil is worn off tie face and
styles in making the gown, conform to in
dividual peculiarities. Fashions in
FURs
as inaugurated by c. c. Shayne, show that
capes and jackets are the two leading styles
in out door garments, the former made
with quite fare and the latter usually
tight fitting back and front, although some
have loose, double breasted fronts. Col
larettes are in great variety and many
stylish ones show finish of sable or mink
tails that often cover the entire front to tho
waist. Eighteen are not considered too
many aud corresponding ones are placed
on the shoulders and muff Chinchilla is
very fashionable and new bird skin called
gre6e, is used because showing fine gray
shades. For fitted garments, seal or Per-
sian lamb are used, but for capes or. col
larettes, mink has high position. Mufs
are much larger than formerly. New
CANVAS WOODS
are woven so loosely that the interstices
measure the eighth of an inch across and
when placed over tafeta silk, the effect is
very pretty. Elegant gowns are now or
dered entirely in velvet, but much that
passes for velvet, is really velutina, since
the deception is perfect Yelutina cordu-
roy also is thought very stylish and gown
of it in green just ordered by literary
woman of fine appearance and good taste
il dress, shows a plain skirt and round
corsage with deep collar of velutina in a
darker shade Another quite elegant dress
also in green is of fine cloth made with
close Eton jacket corsage, the fronts of the
jacket cut in scallops bound with braid and
opening over yellow silk vest. The
sleeves are small leg of mutton and row
of scallops are seen around the lower edge
of the skirt which is finished by one Of the
new S. H. and NJ. cord edge bindings that
are superior to anything yet invented,
since the cord being secured, cannot drop
out, while the stitched edge gives an ele-
gance possible to nothing else. Cut on the
bias, they fit any skirt. Lovely
EVENING GOWNS
are made of gauze showing dots or stripes
and placed over taffeta silk. The fashion
of draping light fabric over satin or silk,
is not only pretty, but quite economical,
since thereby worn garments may renew
their youth and come forth perhaps, more
attractive than ever.
It is curious to note the devices resorted
to in order to conceal the meagre outlines
of a thin arm. In addition to the wrinkled
sleeve, new examples show rows of braid
set in close succession or tucks also set
closely, do duty even in case Of thick ma
terials.
Stylish hat trimmings are Marie Antoi-
nette ruches of taffeta ribbon bound with
velvet and net is used in the same manner.
'sMrs Y" The leading style in
millinery, is sailor shape turned up at the
back and of medium size, while it is gen
orally conceded that for theatres, the hat
if worn, should be small. Il is not un-
common, however, to see ladies remove
their headgear.
ssEleanor X Extremely large hats
are usually reserved for receptions or car
riage wear, though sometimes they are
worn on the street, where the sky above
ought to afford them room enough. Ger
tainly they are picturesque.
Lucy CARTER.