Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
THE FASHIONS IN new YORK
Sleeves of Evening Gowns
Composed of Ruffles.
STREET AND RECEPTION DRESSES
Velvet and Satin Frequently
t66@ Used Together.


Special correspondenceo Gazette and journal
New York, Jan. 7.-Evening gowns of
thin materials, show the sleeves composed
of successive ruffles, rather than the puffs,
which were fashionable last season, |
though even at present, small puff is
often used as support to overlapping
frills, by which it is quite or in great meas
ure hidden. Stylish sleeves that give a
change from former outlines are also made
respectively from a square of the goods
in which circle some inches larger than
the arm hole. is cut out. When sewn in.
| the fulness is thus massed on the shoulder
and the width of the frill increased pro-
portionately. Chiffon is in great demand
| for these ruffled sleeves, which are seen
when the gown is of heavier fabric.
Street and reception dresses are fire.
quently models of elegance and in most ex-
| amples show plain skirts, though some
times braid or band of fur or both APP
pear and narrow braid may be run on
each seam. They are more comfortable
than last season Furthermore, because stiff
facings and interlinings are no longer OBJ
| lgatory, but great attention is paid to
handsome bindings on the lower edge, and
high style now demands the piped or
| soiutu hhlsu gwen ny tHe -. ~ b.
cord edge bias velveteen binding. 1t i'm
parts an elegance obtained by nothing
else, while its durable qualities are beyond
praise, since it outlasts the material. A
handsome street gown in green broad
cloth, is made with circle front and two
back breadths, without an interlining, but
having a facing of crinoline six inches
| wide. The short jacket is worn over q
sleeveless blouse of brocaded satin and at
the back. reaches the folded girdle.
New-Year dresses are of course quite
snowy. Delightful harmonies of color are
obtained by combinations of two fabrics,
velvet and satin being much used together
A lovely example is Of pale pink and gray
brocaded satin showing a narrow row of
passementerie on each seam, with full
corsage of spangled chiffon, sleeves COM
posed of a nearly hidden puff of satin. sur
mounted by frills of chiffon and finished
by spray of pink roses on the left Shout
der The square neck and slightly pointed
waist are finished by passementere A
changeable gray and pink MORE dress is
combined with green velvet that forms
the corsage and sleeves, which are sur
mounted by MORE plaitings and the belt
is of MORE. A duplicate of this costume,
shows the velutina in place of velvet, no
dress worthy of note is in cadet blue
velutina trimmed with chinchilla such
combination being chosen by tall slender
blonde. Chinchila appears at the cuffs
in bands on moderately pulled sleeves and
to correspond on the corsage.
Theatre waists of gay silk with black
skirts, often somewhat the worse for wear
, continue to be much worn. although Their
disuse has been more than once predicted
Nevertheless, they remain in favor and
new examples are being made up. For
evening wear at home likewise, nothing
can take their place. nor is it likely thai
when summer heats shall arrive, the great
, comfort derived from thin waists will b.
given up, nor their special advantage wher
worn with skirts which may do combat
with dusty streets. In this connection il
may be added that just now a stylish
fancy is to have the umbrella a match OF
form contrast to the street gown. botf
in color of the silk and handle. In SC
l dubious climate. it is often desirable t.
carry umbrellas as safeguard and the,
are rendered really attractive accessories
With dresses of grave hue, dull red, blue
green or golden brown are chosen, Will,
the same match street outfits in like colors
Wealthy customers, in place of buyin,
y furs in Europe. have this season mad,
I large purchases from G. G. Shayne, sine,
, by special policy on his part they hay,
Q been enabled to do just as well, In add
ton likewise, the usual New Year reduc
O tions are now made and opportunity 4
Q thus given for fine furs at bargains. Col
4 larettes in Persian lamb, SEAL chinchilln
o sable or grebe, or combinations of tn,
8 kinds just mentioned. are in great vogu
g as acceptable compilations to iackets
8 muffs of the same, being most desirable
a Many persons in this way, can have al
4 elegant finish to street outfit when the
Q could not afford large fur garment, no
/. as dress garniture, can anything hav
:. quite the prestige of good quality fur.
b is most choice addition while the dres
d lasts and may be otherwise utilized at
a later date.
}. pretty finish is given to wide girdle.
Y by successive small buckles that at
glance resemble buttons.
Evening cloaks are gorgeous creation
and special vantage ground for the dis
10 play of high class hrocades of large mai
Is tern. They quite envelop the wearel
b Changeahle uncut velvet is also a stylis
al material and MORE as well, but neitbe
d are so much liked as soft brocades. Ne,
v cloaks are somewhat on the circular shan,
.; but most of them have large, loose sleeves
b; In fur, ermine is much used for trimmin
I. and lining, though not to the exclusion q
!; white fox fur, sable, otter or lynx.
!. Silk pettcoats are in extreme fave
/; this season and show corresponding beaut
,e and variety. The most expensive, COS
m over $40. and are lovely combinations G
e, hrocade and lace. Rosalind May.
S. John Broomall of this city has bee