The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Spring Shirt Waists-Ginghams-Re.
yiyaI Of The Crepon Weave-Grena.
dines-Silks-Spring Millinery.

Special Correspondence of The Tribune.
New York, Feb. 11-Shirt waists
sound the first note Of sprinE-differ-
ing sufficiently from those of last year
to bring much business to manufaC-
turers or dressmakers, and disappoint-
ment regarding the left over" favor
ties of last Summer. The radical
changes are in yokes, fronts and sizes
of sleeves; the latter being much
smaller with a rounded cuff: in short
exactly similar to a gentleman's shirt
sleeve. Square or pointed yokes are
in equal favor in Cambric, pique or
gingham but do not extend to the
front, and may be cut in one piece, or
have bias seam at the centre of the
back. Loose fronts are so far uniVcr-
sal, and fly-fronts with clusters of di-
aSonal tucks produce a pretty effect in
plaided materials, or three independ-
ent, graduated bias folds may be set on
at the back, from shoulder to waist
TUFTED GINGHAMS
(Which if in WOOL would be called
boucle fabrics) are now a favored ma
terial for shirt waists, showing three
or four colors, and in every Imaginable
combinations of plaids or stripes: often
varied by white silk stripes on both
dark or pale hued plaided grounds.
This fabric is thirty-twO inches wide
and 80 cents per yard. silk dotted or
plain pique are also prominent for
shirt waists-and being somewhat
thick is no disadvantage, as it is
protection against sudden changes of
weather, and keeps clean longer.
Lappets are prettier than ever, in
contrasting hues or in two shades of
the same color, wide, fancy diagonal
stripes affording more opportunity for
display than when the zig gag work
is partially concealed beneath floral
designs, and by carefully laundering
them with a pure soap like the ivory,
the colors will hold as long as the ma
terial lasts.
AMONG SPRING AND SUMMER
dress materials, the revival of crepons
and puckered satin stripes, is pleasing
news to those who have such fabrics
on hand; and high-class plaids also,
occupy a foremost position, either as
waists or skirts, but no plaided cos
TUNES throughout will be seen For
the stylish tailor suit, "two tone" COW
Y.
somewhat invaded however by pin
head checks. which have the advantage
of being more serviceable. Poplns of
every kind are in strong demand, and
silk and wool novelties exist by the
thousand, usually in delicate designs
or in bayadere effects. which will un-
dOubtedly be the reigning fancy of the
season in every class of goods, admit
n
THE CREPON WAVE IS PROMI-
NENT
likewise in black or colored grena-
dimes, which is the leading thin fabric
for summer use; and this seasons
styles include every variety, from the
plain iron-frame grenadine to the
beautiful ribbon striped, plaided or
bayadere grenadine, in every stylish
evening hue, in a combination of color.
or in black; large black lace like leaves
on plain grenadne, being particularly
attractive this season.
FOULARD SILKS
fancy taffetas and startling plaids
claim attention at present, the first
named in waving lace ribbon, polka
dot, or small square designs. the sec
ond largely in Bayadore effects or
dots, and the third, in plaid upon plaid,
so to speak; as upon a modest ground
work of verv small plaids, are broad,
plain satin stripes near the selVage
edges. over these are narrow satin
stripes Gin another coloD forming
squares and still another set of stripes
make still larger squares, These are,
however, extremes. but still nothing
seems just now too glaring for silk
shirt waists.
FANCY SATIN BRAIDS
lead in spring hats, and although
many colors are represented, yellow
I'm every shade is the fashionable fancy,
both in hats or trimmings, often COM
bined with white or dark red but the
Keynote of millinery is soft effects;
consequently the entire absence Of
stiff outlines. Many medium-sized hats
are rolled up on one side, and another
style rolls off the face and drOODs at
the back, which is especially intended
Tor the PompadOuT style Of hairdress-
ing. The most prominent shape at the
present time is THE Shepherdess, I"
which droops at the back, admits OF
many notifications, and whether the
hat be large or small, the tendency to
droop is notlceably popular At the
same time, some stylish hats turn up
at the back and many will be worn
down over the eyes.
AS YELLOW is THE LEADING
COLOR,
Leghorns seem to suit the seasons
requirements, and two brims to one
crown leach one gracefully twisted)
produces novel and attractive ef-
feet. A heavy roll of straw on the
edge of trim gives a pretty finish,
and great popularity is predicted for
low, round crowns. In trimming, a
pronounced change has taken place,
and wreaths, garlands and dropping
grasses are in great favor, and If high
effect must be had, standing flowers
are used Trimmings are as full as
they possibly can be, and huge satin
ribbon bow at the back. with three
very long loops falling at each side,
with a knottlng at the centre, COM
mands attention from its popularity.