The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-09-11
NEW YoRK FASHIONS.
A Picturesque Fall and WintsF--
Picture Hats Feathers Ribbens
Colors-NeW Dress Goods-New
Designs.

Designs,
Regular Correspondence Of the Advoeate.l
NEW York. n y. Sept 8, 1897
The coming season, ike that which is
nassino away. will be characterized by
nicturesaueness in attire. Large hats,
which contribute so much to this end, are
again to be marked feature and to adorn
them wealth of feathers are provided,
with gay ribbons and modicum Of flowers
that chiefly in bright eolors aud large size,
are most effective. Feathers were never
50 abundant and in so great variety. Long
ostrich plumes, chiefly in natural gray or
black, afford a style possible to nothing
else, though rivalled by entire golden
pheasants that, too long for single stretch,
are cleyerly turned about so as almost to
form the specimen of head gear for which
tbey are chosen. Conscientious women
who shrink from plumage in general, can
innocently indulge in such special adorn-
ments since the fact that the birds bodies
have been eaten, renders innocent the
wearing of their feathers.
COO FEATHERS
AGAIN recall the chanticleer and there is a
large supply Of satin quill feathers made
into pompons, though pairs or single quill
feathers will come in acceptably. OF entire
b;rds. there seems an inexhaustible variety
and sizes range widely from large to small,
dear little white Java sparrows being placed
BY twos in pompons. A run is made on
birds having brownish or grayish plumage,
for the reason that those shades are to be
very fashionable. Feathers dyed in pur-
pie. green or red, afford proof that the
prominence of those colors is to continue
while addition is made Of btuet blue that in
three shades. is quite attractive and gener-
ally becoming as we'll Felts dyed in the
leading colors give brightness; yelyets and
ribbons ON like order, impart answering
touches. but in this connection it may be
well to add that
SATIN RIBBON
does not appear among new imporLato''s'
taffeta. moire or basket weave, the last
named in fancy patterns, being seen IN
preference. Chiffon or m0usseline are
quite noticeable on Autumn hats and form
new departure in winter millinery. OF
course these gossamer fabrics are not ex-
pected to withstand rough winter weather
and are reserved for the finer specimens of
head gear or in evening millinery, impart
those softening effects which have kept
them in favor for so long period. The
fayorite widths in ribbon are from four and
a half to six inches and thus it 'gill be seen
that narrow varieties are at discount.
NOVELTIES
in dress materials, as seen at Lord Il Tay-
lor's, afford proof that gowns are to be
quite as attractive as hats. Surfaces are
frequently quite rough and though not ON
the crepon order, often show inequalities
almost as marked, though produced by
yelours cords, bourette threads or loose
weddings. rather than the hitherto favored
crinkle. Velours cords are indeed an ex
tremely prominent feature and come not
only in straight lines across the goods, but
placed zig gag or in numerous figures 90
far towards the obtaining Of fancy patterns.
Dottings and other designs in combination,
frequently produce great richness, while
as rather exceptional may be noted change
able colorings or the blistered appearance
that was 50 highly esteemed in the days Of
crepon prominence
CAMEL $ HAIR
goods are at a pinnacle of style and with the
long hairs lying over the surface, offer
proof as to genuineness, while extremely
stylish fabrics show on dark solid surfaces,
varied stripes of camel 5 hair that lie loose
and long on appropriate groundworks.
They also form elegant plaids, some quite
indistinct or others in marked showing.
Noteworthy too, are borderings brought
out to be placed on the lower edges Of
skirts. that have wide bands in feecy
coatings, the upper portion being in plain,
solid hues SO as to set them off, Other
solid colored woods have satin bands woven
in to simulate the ribbon trimmings that
have been so popular during summer.
'iAIrs. C."-The new designs so far,
show no change worthy of note in the cut
of sleeves and all are either enlarged at
the top or have additions that render them
larger. The dreaded tight sleeve does not
vet appear and doubtless receptions as to
the size of woman arm, will still be
practicable. Lucy CARTER.
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