The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-02-06
NEW YORK FASH : MS.
Independent Waists-New Mate
rial-TaiIor Made Gowns-New
Millinery.
Regular Correspondence OF the Advocate. !

New YoRY, y. Y, February 3, 1897.
An advance guard OF shirt waists in wash
able goods, is the sure indication of hosts that
are to follow. Convenience has carried the
day and independent waists in both high and
| low degree, will be prominent in summer
dress. II is true that gowns entirely in one
material are more strictly stylish, but few
women, none perhaps can resist the tempta-
ton of modes which are emiuetly practical
and becoming lis well. Shirt waists now on
| exhibition, do not differ markedly from those
of last season, except in the cut of the sleeves.
New ones while retaining considerable full
| ness al the top, are shaped in towards the
cuff; many snow successive narrow tucks run
ming !rnghwise to the elbow, by which of
course they are rendered close fitting and it
viii therefore be easy to alter the bishop
sleeves OF last season accordingly. The pretty
style Of draping chiffon over satin or silk
| continues popular, and a corsage of pink silk
worn by the daughter of a leading physician,
is now made new again by an application of
Ivory soap and yelling Of white chiffon.
The last is placed, not for the purpose of con-
cealing blemishes, for they all disappeared,
but to the end OF apparent change i'll material.
Among
NEW FABRICS,
thin ecru linen, traverscd by coored satin bro
caded stripes, is prominent; less expensive
limitations are i'll cotton varied by lace stripes
and both ideas appear in plaidS Snowy
grenadines are rendered novel by fiat, oblong
beads woven in and thus they remain firm as
u part Of the material they ornament
Stamped Examines displaying lovely floral
patterns il captivating indIstiuctness, are
likewise noteworthy among new spring fabrics,
ana all these goods are intended to be wern
over Innings, the more expensive over taffeta
sill; and the cheaper over lawn. Taffeta silk
for dresses. still leads, vet India silks are
shown in 50 many varieties and at such at
tractive prices that while hardly stylish, they
will find purchasers.
MIXED WOODS
for general wear are in numerous patterns and
some are extremely pronounced by reason
of loose weuvcs and bold mixtures of colors
/ The latter should be worn only BY tall and
| slender women, and other BUYERS can find
| special adaptioHs among modest mixtures,
whipcords. CLEANLINESS, serges or plain cloths,
/ but persons who can have only one gown for
! hard service, do well to choose mixed wool,
/ SIHce 1t does not easily show soil nor crush
into folds an objection that has been raised
aud with some TRUTH against mohair al
! paca. Both however are shown for general
wear and because shedding dust, are liked
for travelling.
TAILOR MADE GOWNS
4 nave become permanent and are beng made
/ up with short jackets opening over coored
silk vests. This style is almost standard and
/ with reason, since thereby woman may
wear her Iavorite color in the vest and yet
reap the advantage of dress which in grave
hueS, Is fitted to do battle with mud and dust.
Quite stylish gowns are made up in plain
! velutina, in yelutina cord or corduroy and ia
! vorltc shades are green, wood and golden
| brown. Some are severely plain; others show
! Il line of satin on each seam, and where garni-
/ ture Is used. Gnpure lace shows to advantage.
Tailor made dresses of fine plain cloth have
. ri course style all their own, but are hardly
suited to those who must study economy. In
NEW MILLINERY,
/ the prominence Of rough or fancy straws be-
! comes apparent at Il glance. Colors too are
an element and produce many piquant and
| attractive effects. because matching gowns
and giving opportunity for those rich ming
| iings Of hue that are feature. A majority
! OF new crowns are high and narrow, although
/ some lew ones give change, and bruins are
/ both wide and narrow the former often fanci-
! fully bent. Green is markedly popular, de-
| !ightfuI purple shades are seen frequently and
4 combination of green and purple is more
| stylish than tasteful. Beautiful geranium
| shades repeat winters story and form a
notable element in summer styles.
LUCY CARTER.