The Republican journal., 1897-11-18
New York Fashions.
Trimmed skirts. Fur Capes. C0llarettes.
Metal Belts HandkerchiefS. Roman SCarfS.

Metal Belts. Handkerchief. Roman Scarfs.
Correspondence of The Journal.
Individual fancy has full scope in re-
spect to skirt trimmings, as the newest
costumes show extremes in both direc-
tons; the ornate styles, however, seem
most appropriate to plain fabrics, as those
in figures or combinations of color re-
quire little or no trimming.
Black braiding is now fully under way,
but plain, narrow black braid is always
genteel, attractive, and much less expen-
sive than that in fancy patterns.
Skirts are not wide, the most economical
being cut in five cores, quite plain at the
front and sides; but for evening or full
dress seven cores are considered neces-
sary. Some skirts open up the front,
over braided or embroidered V, and
this may easily be done at home, adding
greatly to the general effect. Tucks even
in heavy cloth have not passed out of
style. often so narrow as to be mistaken
for cords.
EVERYBODY WILL WEAR FUR
this season, from the superb seal or Rus
sian sable garment to the cheapest edging
on half-worn material, simply because
it is in such enormous demand. Fur
capes have decreased in width, but no
change in length is apparent seal or
Persian lamb blouse is the leading novelty
in furs, with small sleeves and four ele
giant enameled buttons at the front and a
metal belt around the waist. Many fur
tractive combinations of fur which, how
ever was earlier in the season a doubtful
matter; but as Mr.. C. c. Shayne, (the au-
tocrat of the fur trade) is exhibiting Per-
sian lamb, or seal and chinchilla, that
fact sets the matter at rest.
Collarettes are varied in size combina-
ton and style of collar, novelty being of
Persian lamb, narrow on the shoulders,
with a point at the front reaching the
waist giving exactly the effect of large
revers) the back not so deep, finished by
mink tails and little heads, a cluster at
either shoulder, at the two front points,
and at the back.
THE RIPPLE COLLAR
is also new, but has not displaced the
''Imperal." Chinchlla enjoys renewed
prestige; dividing favor with royal ermine
for evening veal Muffs are large, and a
style with very full edges is supposed to
be companion picture to the cripple
collar" Neck boas are large, and orna-
mented with few or many tails, as price
depends principally upon the number.
Narrow fur trimmings never were SO
popular, and street o. reception costumes,
independent waists, hats and ball dresses,
do homage to the prevailing fancy.
AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE BLOUSE
come metal belts, so beautiful and ex-
pensive, yet adding such lustre to velvet
blouse. Upon French gilt foundation
are set imitation jewels, finely cut steel,
or squares and points Of cats eye Or
ma lachito, connected by flexible wire,
the clasp OutShlnlng even the belt.
THE MOST STYLISH
handk erchiefs have narrow hens edged
by real Nalenciennes lace and hand en-
broidered sprays within the hem. On
this basis prices run up to S35 apiece,
these last having all edge in scallops,
with a large hand embroidered design in
each scallop and finished by inch wide
Nalenciennes.
Palmer styles have narrow coored
bands between rows of imitation lace,
colored buttertlyiwings in an embroidered;
figure producing novel effect; and turn
ing from this department to that Of per-
fumery, it is noticeable that the old time
favorite, Murray x Lanmans Florida
water, so far from losing prestige, is
more i'll favor than ever. Roman scarfs of
all kinds are extremely fashionable, the
wide ones being used as sashes, and the
narrow ones tied below linen collars. or
folded twice around the neck and arrang-
ed in a flat bow at tbs front. AS mat
ter of course fringed ends are essential.