Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-13
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Spring Materials = BlaCk Skirts = Cotton
Fabricis- Mohairs and Aipacas-Styies In


Aiaking-siiks.
SpecialCorrespondanc OF Gazette and Journal
New York. Feb. 6. Spring wools are
characterized by rough surfaces and
irregular mixtures OF color that resem-
bio those of the winter Silk and wool
materials are favorite opponents of
crepon effects or are woven wholly in
crepons that in these and superior COM
binations as we'll, have taken a now and
II possible, greater lease OF life. De-
lightful fabrics on smooth wool sur
face, display crinkled patterns in silk
that rise in crepon.ike manner and
throughout the range Of dress goods,
genuine crepon weayes or those show
ing limitations more or less marked, are
everywhere apparent.
Black crepon skirts with fancy silk
waists, are eminently in order Better
adapted to general wear than those OF
satin, they occupy unique and wholly
satisfying position, yet as change is
always demanded, variety in this line
is given by skirts of black figured silk
that are better liked for day wear.
Satin is of course a chosen fabric for
evening and some of the handsomest
ball and opera costumes are Of black
satin lightened by white lace or one
can observe black satin skirts as an
offset to elegant evening corsages.
Black serge skirts for the street are of
course a iudicious selection and are
characterized by that absence OF show
mess that is always desirable when a
woman appears on public pavementa.
Cotton materials are no exception to
the general demand for uneven surfaces
and style attaches to those showing
coarse threads woven on delicate
groundworks. Narrow stripes with or
without alternating ones in floral pat
terms, are chiefly noticeable and tho
coarse threads woven in zig-zag ON the
plain stripe, are favorite idea. While
however. uneven surfaces in cotton
goods are fashionable, yet stylish
zephyrs display smooth narrow stripes
and organdies are attractive in hand
some floral designs.
Mohairs and alpacas are TO be ex-
tremely fashionable, beause their stiff
ness is precisely in keeping with the
fall in skirts that will continue plain
and with flare at the foot. The ma
terials Just mentioned, come in black
and grave shades suitable for travelling
and general wear, but in light colors,
they will form some of tho most popu-
lar skirts to be worn with fancy cor
sages. The day of fancy corsages is
indeed yet at it's zenith there is no
apparent sign Of disuse or the con
tempt occasioned by familiarity and
certain fabrics are brought out with
special view to their production. Gay
plaids are not the loast Of these and
one may readily fancy the pictorial
effect of slender girl wearing bright
plaided corsage with skirt of plain
black adapted to show il off,
New designs for spring dressmaking,
can scarce be called new, since they re-
tain all the salient points that have
been in favor. Large sleeves, plain
| skirts, round waists, stock collars and
plentifully adorned corsages are the
rule and while sharp Marie Antoinette
| points back and front, with skirts full
all around, have been worn during the
winter, they evidently will not for a
time yet to come, supersede opposing
outlines that have been popular for d
longer period. Workrooms are filled
with spring fabrics and it can be noted
that the best modistes preferably use
| Clark's Mile End cotton, because good
sewing requires good thread. 1t always
comes on black spools and for the
benefit of ladies interested in crochet
work, a word can be added in com.
mendation of the Mile. End crochet cot
ton The Clark Mile. End Co., 442
Broadway New York, are advertising
a book giving very beautiful colored
patterns and directions which can be
obtained by sending them 10 cents the
fire side will thus he made cheerful at
present by pretty handiwork and time
will hs afforded for selection of de-
signs suitable for piazza industry.
Tafieta silks displaying narrow
stripes or floral patterns set in IA simi-
lar manner, are very fashionable, their
only rival being chene lowered silks.
Both however are alike in texture, and
the favorite selection at present, be.
cause readily made up in the stiff lines
popular for skirts or the inflated CON
tour of many sleeves.
Delightful costumes made entirely OF
these light silks, will be seen this sum
mer, but equally pretty and doubtless
more economical ones, will consist of a
taffeta silk waist with skirt of black
crepon, satin, figured silk or serge.
hight quality, yet roughly wove wools
are being made into tailor suits for
slender women and stout ones select or
should select some smooth weave in
brownish mixtures, OF which there are
stylish varieties. Rosalind May.