Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-01-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS
evening Gowns-Street and Reception
Dresses-New Year Costnmes-Theatre
Outfts-Um OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


even at present, small puff is often
USED as support to overlapping frills,
by which it is quite or in great meas
ure hidden. Stylish sleeves that give
change from former outlines are also
made respectively from square of the
goods in which d circle some inches
larger than the arm hole, is cut out.
When sewn IN, the fullness is thus
massed ON the shoulder and the width
OF the frill increased proportionately.
Chiffon is in great demand for these
RULED sleeves, which are seen when the
gown is of heavier fabric.
STREET AND RECEPTION
dresses are frequently models of ele-
gance and ia most examples show plain
| skirts, though sometimes braid or
band OF fur or both appear and mar
| row braid may be run on each seam.
they are more comfortable than last
season Furthermore, because stiff
facings and interlinings are no longer
obligatory, but great attention is paid
to handsome bindings on the lower
edge and high style now demands the
piped or corded finish given by the S.
II. u III. cord edge bias velveteen bind
ing. 1T imparts an elegance obtained
by nothing else, while it's durable
qualities are beyond praise, since it
outlasts the material. A handsome
street gown in green broadcloth, is
made with circle front and two back
breadths, without and interlining. but
having facing of crinoline six inches
wide. The short jacket is worn over
sleeveless blouse of broaded satin and at
the back, reaches the folded girdle.
NEW YEAR DRESSES
are of course quite snowy Delightful
harmonies of color are obtained by
combinations of two fabrics, velvet
and satin being much used together.
A lovely example is of pale pink and
gray brocaded satin. showing a narrow
row of passementerie ON each seam,
with full corsage of spangled chiffon,
sleeves composed of nearly hidden
puff of satin, surmounted by frills of
chiffon and finished by spray of pink
roses on the left shoulder. The square
neck and slightly pointed waist are
finished by passe menterie. A change
BILE gray and pink MORE dress is com.
bined with green velvet that forms the
corsage and sleeves. which are sur
mounted by MORE plaitings and the
belt is of MORE. A duplicate of this
costume, shows velutina in place of
velvet, no onlooker preceiving the
difference and a dress worthy of note,
is in cadet blue velutina trimmed with
chinchiila. such com biuation being
chosen by a tall slender blonde Chin
chilla appears at the cuffs, in bands on
moderately pulled sleeves and to cor
respond on the corsage.
THEATRE WAISTS,
of gray silk with black skirts, often
somewhat the worse for wear, continue
to be much worn. although their dis
use has been more than once predicted.
Nevertheless, they remain in favor and
new examples are being made up. For
evening wear at home likewise. moth
ing can take their place, nor is it likely
that when summer heats shall arrive,
the great comfort derived from thin |
waist will be given up, nor their spec
ial advantage when worn with skirts !
which may do combat with dusty |
streets. la this connection it may be |
added that just now stylish fancy is |
20 have the umbrella IL match or form
= contrast.sto she street gown. both ia |
color of the silk and handle. In so |
dubious climate it Is often desirable |
10 carry umbrellas as safeguard and |
they are rendered really attractive &C
cessories. With dresses of grave hue,
dull red, blue, green or golden brown
are chosen, while the same match
street outfits in like colors.
FURs.
Wealthy customers in place of buy
ing furs in Europe, have this season
made large purchases from G. c.
Shayne, since by special policy on his
part they have been enabled to do just
az well. In addition likewise, the usual
New Year reductions are now made
and opportunity is thus given for fine
furs at bargains. Collarettes in Per
sian lamb, seal, chinchilla, sable or
grebe, or combinations of the kinds
just mentioned, are in great vogue as
acceptable compilations to jackets,
muffs of the same, being most desira-
BILE. Many persons in this way, can
h ave an elegant finish to street out
fit, when they could not afford a large
fur garment, nor as a dress garniture,
can anything have quite the prestige
of good quality fur 1t is a most choice
while the dress lasts and may
be otherwise utilized at 81 later date.
A pretty finish is given to wide girdles,
by successive small buckles that at a
glance resemble buttons.
Evening cloaks are gorgeous crea :
lions and a special vantage ground for
the display OF high class brocades OF I
large pattern. They quite envelop the
wearer. Changeable uncut velvet is ,
also sty lish material and MORE as !
we'll, bat neither are so much liked as
soft brocades. New cloaks are some
what on the circular shape, but most S
If them have large, loose sleeves. In j
ur. ermine is much used for trimming .
md lining, though not to the exclusion
If white fox fur, sable, otter or lynx
Silk petticoats are in extreme favor '
his season and show corresponding
beauty and variety. The most expen I
i've. cost over $40, and are lovely com