The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-13
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Millinery = Colors = Shapes
Trimming Gowns Jackets
Capes.
Regular Correspondence of the Advocate

NEW YoRY, n. y, March 3, 1897.
In spring millinery an extreme prominence
of geranium shades becomes Immediately APP
parent. Entirely pink or red hats are not
uncommon or others trimmed wholly in these
most pronounced hues are freely shown.
Brilliant straws, i'll rough or fancy weaves, are
a foundation for less conspicuous garniture, or
again may be observed combination of pink
or red crowns with green brims or vice versa
the greens being in bright shades. Green in
general, though overshadowed by geranium
colors, remains leading hue; che purple
shades, however, are equally conspicuous and
as formerly green and purple are united with
less taste than style.
HIGH CROWNS
moreover contribute not little to conspicuous
effects in millinery. Most of them are almost
towering, while those of medium proportions
serve as the background for trimmings that
stand upright all around them. A character
istic example shows lilies of the valley in a
circle about the crown and very pronounced
hat for early spring has successive breast
feathers in black which, turned over at the
ends like ostrich tips, stand upright, COM
pletely encircing crown. AT one side a
bunch of towering black ostrich tips gives com
pletion.
RIBBONS
remain wide and the greater proportion are in
MORE weaves, but this year as an entire nov
city may be noticed such as are woven in ecru
linen that alternates with satin broeade stripes
in all fashionable colors. Such varieties go to
show that ecru linen combinations are to be
very prominent throughout dress in general,
even parasols displaying such stylish features.
Flowers are of course in profusion and seen
in wide limitations, embrace all varieties from
small to large, many being arranged to rise
high on one side, this coquettish addition hav
ing become almost standard. Lilies of the
valley compete with lilacs in different colors;
bachelor buttons are old blossoms made new
again; peoples are noticeable in all sizes and
now as hitherto the rose remains queen.
Garlands of wild roses or peoples appear on
hats which also show extremely large exam
Piles of either, made into bouquets. Lord Il
Taylor also say there will be run on
TAILoR-MADE GOWNS
that have short jackets opening over fancy
vests In this there is but a repetition Of
former ideas, which however are found so ac-
ceptable as to merit prolonged favor. Velvet
is to be used with special freedom this season
since it is an open secret that such fabric has
entered largely into Inauguration outfits, both
for entire gowns and as combinations, and in
view of such fact, Velutina is in great demand
since by perfection of finish it has become an
excellent substitute for velvet. Taller made
gowns of mixed cloth are highly recommended
for those who wish something adapted 10 hard
service.
JACKETS
are extremely short-scarcely longer than
basoues and in view of the diminished size of
sleeves are to be much worn. Light cloth is
the material and they come with fronts that
may close or be thrown open. Dressy little
coats are of velvet and will preferably be worn
with black skirts. Capes likewise will be in
great demand. Earlier styles are in velvet or
cloth, the latter in expensive examples show
ing free employment of embroidery, while
embroidery on velvet is also in favor. As the
season progresses light capes made in black or
colored silks and covered by lace will be seen,
finish also being given by chiffon that is still
extremely popular. Lucy CARTER.