The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-04-10
new YORK FASHIONS.
Simmer Fabrics Street Gowns
Millinery -Parasols.



A special run Is made on thin fabrics
draped over silk, and in view Of such fact
semi-transparent materials in cotton wool
silk or silk and wool are shown IN extraor-
binary variety. Elegant gowns are made
of such goods in figured patterns placed
over plain red, green or purple silks or
plain diaphanous fabrics veil stripedor fig
ured silks. Both green and purple are in
most pronounced tones and therefore so
conspicuous that at any other season they
would be thought 5isayse But the present
tine is one of color. particularly in the hues
just mentioned, and no matter how bold
they do not come amiss. OF course more
conventional and inconspicuous outfits com
pete with these marked novelties and either
afford change to ultra fashionables or are
chosen by ladies who avoid what is strik
ing. Accordion plaits are again very fash
ionable and in circle shaped skirts, become
almost narrowed out of existence at the top.
TAILoR-MADE GOWNS
in bright red cloth are seen and will not
be unduly conspicuous at summer resorts.
The eye has grown habituated to green and
purple has an innate refinement which rem
ders it comparatively understandable, while
closely competing come two toned cheviots
which produce delightful shades in olive,
plum, green and golden brown. Canvas
cheviots, tweeds, serges, bourettes, or
checks give change and it may be added
that skirts in practical gowns do not meas
ure more than four yards or four and a
half around the bottom But their fit
must be perfect and the present mode Of
sewing in Fibre Chamois separately in each
gore has the excellent result of giving
smoothness without stiffness and graceful
support that yields readily to pressure,
yet springs out again Immediately. With
diminished sleeves also, nothing has been
found to replace this interlining. because
so soft vet always reliable. Eton or Bolero
jackets are to be quite fashionable with
cloth or other skirts and are preferably in
velvet or velutina. In
MILLINERY
the high crowns shown at first do not prom
Use to become very popular and the major
ity Of hats now offered have medium crowns,
while among numerous fanciful contours
the greater number selected are moderately
large with straight brims Color is the
most conspicuous feature and changes are
rung on red, green or purple hats, the last
named being often in rich, dark shades
aud the green showing as many varieties
as are noticeable in natural foliage. In
view of so many colored straws black gar
niture is largely used as toning element
and here the choice often lies among ostrich
planes, MORE or linen ribbons, chiffon
plaitings or tulle, the two latter being freely
used to the disadvantage Of black lace.
Spangled tulle is placed over taffeta ribbon
with dressy effect and high rising chiffon
plaitings tower like pompons. Linen or
linen and silk ribbons have special style.
NEW PARAs0Ls
are preferably in deep purple, green or
red MORE silk, either lined in self color or
in white. Less expensive examples are
unlined and quota show pretty floral pat
terRs that will harmonic with the many
thin lowered goods to be worn, while
dreRy ones for summer resorts display rich
pufings or plaitings Of chiffon Accordion
plated mousseline covers over silk are beau
tifully refined and of course adapted to
gowns having accordion plated skirts.
LUcY CARTER