The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Evening Gowns-Styles In Making
Trimmings-Furs-Notes-
Answers.

Irregular Correspondence of the Democratic Advo-
catel
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 1896.
Many elegant evening gowns are now
made with sharp point back and front,
the skirt laid in gathers all around and in
such examples, the sleeves are markedly
smaller Independent corsages of chiffon
worn with white satin skirts, are however
extremely popular and here the waist is
round, while great number of evening
dresses still show the blunt points that have
been fashionable for so long time. The
greater number of low necks are cut square,
but some are round and lavish adornments
of flowers are eminently in order. Small
blossoms are employed and in graceful
carelessness, fall over sleeves or in shoulder
bouquets, rise high in captivating coquett-
ishness. Garlands encircle the neck ex-
tend from shoulder to waist across the
bust trim berthas or in small bouquets or
singly, nestle among folds of lace or chiffon,
and for such adornments, forget-me- nots,
violets. wild roses or orchids are chiefly in
favor.
is also choice trimming on evening dresses
and at a notable gathering of the 400, two
debutantes wore satin dresses, one white
trimmed with sable and the other pink
trimmed with mink, both furnished by c.
c. Shayne, the well known fur dealer
Even wealthy people too, are now availing
themselves of his annual New Year reduc
tons, since it is common for our millionaire
women to own IA half dozen elegant fur
garments, besides an assortment of collar
cites, muffs, etc., while judicious buyers.
who value what is good, but must make
dollar go as far as it can, often delay until
after the holidays, in order to obtain
special bargains. A combination of two
kinds of fur in the same garment, has
proved quite successful and constantly one
sees IA Persian lamb cape with ermine or
chinchilla collar, especially the latter or
muff of different fur from the cape or
jacket.
JEwELRY.
Greenish gold is late introduction and
articles made Of it are bought up eagerly
by novelty seekers, while frequently
oliyines that belong to the green garnet
family, are set in finish. Opals are now
in great demand and pearls as well and the
three varieties of stones just mentioned,
have special showing in designs of insects,
frogs, crabs, birds or animals that lead
both in pins and brooches. Pearl collars
in small strands connected by gold at inter-
walls, are in extraordinary favor and COM
peting with them are single strands of
larger pearls. Flexible bracelets are dis
placing rims and where finish of gems
appears, they are set around the arm and
not clustered in the centre.
Great liberty is noticeable in arranging
the hair, which at the back may be high
or low, while in front it may be parted in
waves on the sides, or those who wish can
retain the bang cut to suit themselves.
The Pompadour style is also seen and is
becoming to ladies who have classic
features,
s'Laura f." The S. H. and NJ. bias
velyeteen skirt bindings are all that is
claimed for them, but in making your
selections, be sure that the correct letters
are on the label, since there are endeavors
to initiate with purpose to deceive.
'.Etta." Slippers of glazed kid or
satin for evening, to match the dress, are
most fashionable and it may be presumed
that gloves to correspond, are of dressed
kid, since there is always harmony be-
tween gloves and shoes. White gloves for
evening are much more worn than anything
else, but black are seen sometimes, even
with light toilettes.
miranda. . A pretty front trimming
for your dress would be a lengthwise band
of three or four inch wide chene ribbon,
with full chiffon or lace ruffies on either
side. Lucy CARTER.