The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-10-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Millinery--Shap Trimmings
Colors- Jackets -Capes- Silks
Answers.

NEW DIRK, October :, 1880.
In millinery, soft crowns extending far
outwards and quite low are striking nov
city and contrast as well to narrow, stiff
ones that sometimes attain height Of
also can be reckoned revival of coq
feathers which promise to become 4 rage.
Both short and long, they appear con
stantly and some exceptionally elegant and
of course expensive capes are made wholly
of them, with finish of black chiffon.
Hat and muff match, but such outfits are
intended for carriage wear. Natural os-
trich feathers are another old adornment
made new by custom and this doubtless
because
is very fashionable. Let many an one
however, beware of gray, unless toned by
plentiful additions Of black or some dark
color. 1t is fatal to all but the young and
exceptionally fair and this because as age
advances the hair and complexion assume
neutral tones and in dress there should be
the element of contrast so essential to every
picture All the geranium shades, whether
pink or red, are much employed in millin-
cry; cerise is still prominent and green is
markedly brought forward. In
DREssMAKING,
short Jacket fronts are extremely fashion
able An attractive dress just made up
for literary woman, an. ornament to bril-
liant coteries and well known for her taste
in dress, is of dark blue cloth and having
done service at summer resorts, has been
ripped apart, freshened by Ivory soap and
remodeled, appears with narrower skirt
and short jacket fronts opening over pale
blue satin vest. The sleeves are tight to
some distance above the elbow and finished
by a double puff Skirts are narrower
than formerly, some measuring only four
and half yards, but widths are according
to material and light fabrics are wider.
Fullness is massed at the back, to even
greater extent than formerly. In
OUT DOOR GARMENTS,
jackets are more in vogue, because with
smaller dress sleeves, they are more readi-
ly put on or off Stylish and jaunty ones
are of velvet or fine cloth made tight fit
ting, with short, full skirts and fronts
opening over fancy vests. Others quite
in contrast, are preferably of tan cloth and
loose back and front, some having one or
two plaits at the back. These are closed
in front and also quite short. Stylish
street outfits are of tan cloth with jacket
to match Some new capes are fitted
close at the back in old mantilla style and
this because found warmer than when loose.
Many however are in conservative shapes.
In
SILKS,
the revival of MORE is noteworthy and
quite run is expected on this special fab
ric which seems gifted with perpetual
power of resurrection from oblivion. In
view of demand, it appears in a variety If
patterns, some being the genuine antique
and Others decidedly novel and small.
Black brocades are extremely pronounced
as to size, all previous exaggerations being
repeated and colored fancy silks resemble
on larger scale, those of the summer.
Delightful taffetas in floral stripes or sprays,
are shown for evening wear and gauzes are
similar in fancy designs.
Mime de L. The parlors of which
you write, are on the n w. corner of
Broadway and Twentieth street. Dress
makers are made welcome and given much
valuable information.
f'Eleanor Y. - The greater number Of
sleeves are made tight to some distance
above the elbow, with short puffs or lap
pels above A compromise however is
afforded by some that wrinkle in mousque-
taire style. Lucy CARTER.