Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-18
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Miilinery-Picture Hats-Ribbons-
-Capes-Jackets-In
Gowns-Jackets Effects-Trimmed
skirts.
Picture hats will again occupy an
important position and this season are
to be even more audacious than for
merly. Such extremes are consequent
on the free use OF geranium shades,
which introduced in the Fall, have
now reached zenith of popularity
Red or pink hats in rough or fancy
straw, are frequent, but almost equal
ly pronounced examples show a com
bination of red or pink and bright
green, usually in the way of of contrast
lag brims and crowns Red hats trim
med wholly in self color are seen or
again in simulated geranium like style.
the more brilliant hues may fade in-
sensibly into pink. This renders pos
sible, some beautiful lalternations. Pur
pie shades are likewise very fashion
able and are frequently combined with
green, which is essa;n a leading color.
In
RIBBONS,
moire weaves are very prominent and
in solid colors, have displaced plain
styles. Fancy ribbons as an entirely
new feature, show ecru linen alternat-
ing with satin brocade stripes in all
new colors and similar material is used
for parasols, which shows that ecru
linen combined with silk weavings in
self or contrasting colors, is leading
idea throughout dress in general.
Flowers are in profusion and wide limi
tations, since they reach from small
varieties to mammoth specimens
Among the former, lilies of the valley
are extremely fashionable: lilacs in diff
ferent colors are again stylish and as a
revival, may be mentioned new sup
plies of bachelor bnttons. A favorite
way of placing lilies of the valley, is in
upright rows around the crown, while
ilacs arranged in languishing fashion
On wide brims, serve to fill in a space
destined for profuse garnitnre. Tulle
s again used with excellent effect for
soft filling and chiffon plaitings in a
more formal manner, conduce to SINH
ar ends. Hats made almost wholly of
FLOWERS,
ire most picturesque. Hitherto, flow
# hats have been small, but this sea-
on such as have wide, if not the wild
st brims. are covered by blossoms.
With the exception of small space in
he centre that is filled in by material
md in some examples, there is slight
.ddition of material on the brim. OF
curse these markedly gay hats will be
worm exclusively by young people. Ma
ions, however. may appropriately |
year small flower bonnets and as
'iolets are extremely fashionable, moth |
ng can be more dressy and at the same
ime modestly dignified, than bonnet
# violets with an addition if desired.
# some favorite color or finish, the
more so as both colors and ornaments
re combined recklessly. Small bon
lets are also quite dressy in jet or
METAL. Lord & Taylor announce like
wise, that
SPRING CAPES
ire to be largely in velvet, though EN-
,roidered cloth is stylish and the hand
omer velvet capes also show a finish
If embroidery. During midsummer,
'ilk covered by lace will have a high |
position aud chiffon is very freely used
or ruffles about the neck or elsewhere.
Jackets in view of smaller sleeves, are
n much demand and come to short as |
hardly to exceed basques in length. A
special run is anticipated on tailor
made suits with short jackets opening
over fancy vests and elegant little coats
ire in brocade to be worn with black
skirts. Some rich
INAUGURATION GOWNS
n velvet, are made severely plain with
hort jackets opening over fancy vests
Ind it is an open secret that velvet en-
.ers largely into Mrs. McKinley's as
,ortment of White House dresses. A |
lark green costume and also one in
purple are entirely of this material. |
while velvet is likewise her favorite
Ladies of moderate |
means make frequent use of Velutina |
as substitute, since the deception may |
we'll defy competition and a marked
impetus has been given to it's sale. |
Moire silk is again most noteworthy |
,mong handsome spring materials and |
elegant etamines and grena
lines have moire weaves in silk on
emi transparent grounds. There is a
age for
JACKET EFFECTS
IN corsages and such additions are
7aried and elaborated upon in every
manner. Often the jacket
ronts merge into sailor collars at the
back and on dressy costumes, these
acket effects are really no more than
They afford special oppor
;unities for high class embroidery that
lone on white cloth or satin, has a rich
appearance. Utility likewise is con
liberation in their favor, since by
means of jacket front, worn places
lnder the arms can be hidden and the
centre of the back which is often de-
aced, can be equally well covered over.
Velvet embroidered or trimmed by
is much used for jacket
effects and beautiful additions in such |
style come in lace or may be made of
silk overlaid by lace. An effort is made |
to trim
SKIRTS
and while thin washable goods almost |