Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-15
[By our New York Female Fashion Reporter.
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

[By our New York Female Fashion Reporter.
| NEW YORK FASHIONS,
Evening -Sleeves-Skirts- Jewelry-
s-Notes-Answers.
Low necked evening dresses are pref
erably cut square, though some arr
round and when the neck L. hjiftabie
Is completely 60. with it'll r. Below this
high collar as asessories are in order.
collar, yaIflBGGilder capes Of rich spran-
E l-yH passementerie are q beautiful
adornment and the variety in fancy
fronts, is really study. For a thin
figure, the dropping blouse still makes
compensation-a more tasteful style
shows wide folded girdle that holds
the thin material in position or as q
quite recent introduction may be noted
a waistcoat of comparatively heavy
fabric that is laid in surplice folds.
Embroidered chiffon whether in bands
or laid over satin, produces elegant ef-
fects-lace also embroidered, affords
similar results and some pretty fronts
are made of Venetian guipure or ba-
tiste. A band of chene ribbon placed
lengthwise in the centre, with fullness
of chiffon or lace on either side, is very
stylish and much use is made of but
tons that come in all sizes. the larger
being of extraordinary dimension.
They are placed as may seem convent
emit and almost always serve as adorn-
ments. rather than as means of fasten-
ing. Put on in front between revers,
they sometimes take the place of a
vest. but there is no rule regarding
them. In
SLEEVES,
the tendency Is towards less stiffness
and exaggeration and the same may
be said in respect to skirts. Quite q
number of the former, are merely soft
puffs and while not the rule, yet many
show a tendency to droop towards the
elbow. Chiffon sleeves of contrasting
color placed in colsages of heavy ia
brio, are In great favor and sometimes
an artistic touch of black is given by
means of black velvet ribbon straps
over the shoulders. While skirts for
day wear and the more ordinary even.
ing occasions, remain plain in front
and on the sides, many handsome
evening gowns are made with the full
ness laid all around in gathers, the
corsage showing sharp point back
and front. In such cases, the sleeves
are markedly smaller and these dresses
are the most decided opponents of
Marie Antoinette styles. Independent
corsages of chiffon are extremely pop
ular for evening and are made with
round waists, but the greater number
of entire dresses, still show q slight
point back and front. In
JEwELRY.
fancy pins and also brooches, now pre-
ferably simulate insects, frogs, crabs,
birds or animals. dreenish gold is
new fancy and ollvines that belong to
the green garnet family, are in much
demand. Especial use is also made of
pearls and opals and the three appear
in many ingenious combinations, in
the novelties of which mention has
just been made. Pearl necklaces are
very fashionable and nothing is more
stylish than collar of small pearls set
in successive strands and held together
at intervals, by worked gold. Flexible
bracelets are most IN demand and
when finish of gems appears, they
are set in row on the gold circlet.
Great use is now made in evening
dresses, of
as trimming. Many beautiful gowns
of satin or velvet, show sable or mink
in finish-on Opera cloaks that are
preferably of brocade, it comes never
amiss and a combination of fur with
lace or chiffon. is thought very desira-
BILE. An elegant dress of white satin
lately worn at her debut by a young
lady of the 400, was trimmed with
sable furnished by G. G. Shayne. Since
that time, great reductions have been
made at this leading establishment
and in view OF such fact, many judi
cious buyers delay until after the New
Year, to make purchases. The put
ting together of two kinds of fur, is a
style that has met with decided favor
and it is quite common to see Persian
lamb cape finished by a collar of
srmine or chinchilla, especially the
after, these being only some of the
new methods in combination.
A delightful liberty now exists in |
The arrangement of the hair. 1t is |
dressed high or low-some persons of |
classic features, wear the Pompadour
at the sides may be in
greater or less abundance or conserva
lvo WOm0u, young OF 0luerly. may re-
ain the bang cut to suit their fea-
ures.
MRS. x. Y" The s. H. and M. bias
velveteen skirts bindings are really all
hat is claimed for them, but be sure
hat the right letters are on the label,
ince they are sometimes initiated with
purpose to deceive.
Laura" Gloves are preferably now
t dressed kid and white are extremely
for evening. In length,
hey vary according to the length of
leeves, twenty four buttons being the
ongest. Black kid whether for day or
vening, are much worn and for gen
raj use, are certainly desirable. be
ause they do not show SOIL In ques-
ionable taste, they are worn with
!ght toilettes for evening. Evening
lippers are of glazed kid or satin and
sually match the Dress
Kathryn" White satin skirts are
q immense favor for evening wear, as
hey show off independent waists of
olored chiffon
RosAL1ND MAY.