The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
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New York Fashions.

Regular Correspondence of the Advocated
OCTOBER 5, 1898.
. A determined effort is made to introduce
skirts in which the circular founce at the bot
tom, that came in last spring, shall be so pro-
longed as to necessitate dragging drapery on
the streets or a painful effort to hold up what
is adapted only TO a dress reception or an
evenings entertainment. Fortunately, how
ever, there are still some skirts showing con-,
sentative outlines, and in the impending con-
fict between appropriateness and its contrary,
let us not abandon hope in woman's good
sense. A recent attempt to introduce bustles
met with only an ephemeral success; some
time ago hoops and .overskirts were expected
to reign but both were relegated to oblivion.
BLOUSE FRONTS
show diminution that gives evidence of wan
ing popularity, although at present they still
lead, and as a consequence come jacket fronts,
belts and various accessories in fancy goods
that as vests or yokes have proved so becom-
ing. A few waists in rich goods are made
tight, but close outlines are atoned for by
plentiful additions in trimming. Sleeves are
perceptibly smaller at the top, showing in most
cases, however, some slight fullness, and the
extension sleeve" has piece laid over the
shoulder that conceals the seam, whence the
name.
THE UPPER PORTION
of skirts is plain in front and ON the sides, and
in few extreme examples is cut without fold
or gather at the back, all this, Of course, con-
trasting markedly with the haring and often
dropping hounce below. New jackets and
wraps as well, however, are so shaped as to
supply deficiencies, at least, on the street, and
usually show extensions at the back and
shortened fronts. Some, nevertheless, are
even all around, but many fashionable jackets
are long, as also the more stylish wraps.
Cloth of fine quality and carefully made, with
strapped seams, has high position and is
often preferred by fastidious buyers to velvet
trimmed with jet, because less pretentious.
MANY new wraps are markedly longer in the
back than the front, and in them, also, the
choice lies usually between fine cloth and
velvet trimmed with jet. In
MILLINERY
grace of outline is in most examples sacrificed
to that which may surprise the beholder.
Shapes were never so varied, but very ire
uuenty the original contour is quite lost sight
of beneath folds and counterfolds of velvet
that has not within memory been used with
such lavishness as at present. Variety Is
given by additions of satin with an unwonted
and brilliant gloss, and taffeta silk contributes
share, to say nothing of feathers, and in this
connection it may be added that natural wings
which at first seemed at a discount, have come
up with some degree of prestige, though not
having the leading position of previous sea-
sons. In
COLORS,
Il passing glance shows the prominence OF
purple in many different tones; magenta is
likewise in great favor, and with its reddish
purple leads the way to- beautiful, brilliant
reds that show conspicuously in new offerings,
while as a modest, yet the more delightful
contrast, comes a novel shade called violet
blue. 1t is exceptionally attractive and de.
stined without doubt to become the clolce OF
numerous tasteful wearers. AS the hair is
now dressed widely, extremists will delight in
sensational effects produced by wearing the
hat almost hanging at the back, but usually
the forehead shows we'll and the hat serves as
IL frame work to full complement of hair.
"Mrs. B." Before laying away your summer
gowns see that spots, if there be any, are re.
moved by an application of Ivory soap. Soil
rots the goods and some persons 60 so tar as
to rip skirts from their waist bands in order to
obviate a winters pressure on the folds.
Such method no doubt keeps the material
fresh and is to be commended for those who
have the time to do so.
az Y. H. Select to suit your blonde hair
and complexion a hat showing the new violet
blue. True it is that red at times is chosen
by blondes and has a certain dash, but is never
in good taste. Lucy GARTER