The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-08
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Year Gowns-Lace Dresses
Satins-Styles In Making-Out
Door Costumes ccessories-
FurS.
Regular Correspondence of the Advocate. !

Regular Correspondence of the Advocate!
January 6, 1898.
Among New Year GOWNS velvet has Il
conspicuous position, with this advantage,
that if black or in dark color or gray it
is suitable for street or carriage wear AS
well. by street wear. however, short
promenades in handsome localities being
meant, rather than prolonged or utility
expeditions in crowded and jostling thor
oughfares Gray is the one light shade
considered suitable for outdoor wear, but
this most trying hue is avoided by all
women who understand the becoming III
dress. unless gifted with exceptionally fresh
compexions For indoor receptions "r
elegant carriage wear, delightful gowns in
pale rose. mauve or crimson velvet impart
the stately appearance peculiar to the fabric
in question. and some are rendered ex-
tremely dressy by ornamentation of jet EN-
broidery on the skirt that extends in deli
cate lengthwise patterns which relieve the
heavy material.
having been revived, are received with ex
IRENE favor by matrons of all ages and OF
course have the advantage of chameleon
like variety, according to the silk or satin
Innings placed beneath them. They admit
Of far more latitude as to choice than velvet,
since women Of all proportions can wear
lace. notifications being effected by differ
ent STYLES in making. but velvet suits on Y
the tall and slender, being Furthermore
quite unsuitable for girlish wearers. Not
few rich New Year dresses are in satin.
relieved hv combinations Of brocade and
trimmings of lace. since satin is material
rarely seen without some modification and
never in good taste when made up alone.
Russian blouse effects still lead for corsages
but it is to be hoped that with the opening Of
spring such ungracefiul lines will fall into
comparative iisuSe. As to the making of
corsageS no rule or description is possible,
since everything seems practicable and
nothing inappropriate. provided it can add
to fullnesS or intricacy III general result.
but one feature deserves emphasis and 1t
is the constant use Of .uimpes by which
dress waists can he made high or low upon
OCCASION They are Il great source of
economy and beautify as well.
CLOTH COSTUMES
braided or stitched i'll quilting patterns. are
reckoned extremely stylish and those show
inc ingenious devices in other designs. have
special prestige for outdoor wear. even
dinner "ownS in light colored or white cloth
nr cashmere. being worn by Il class who
welcome change from richer material.
Of course the fabric is the finest of its kind
and some Young women, Of fair complexion,
have selected white embroidered in gilt. Il
combination that would in most cases be
found fatal l5raiding in black, however.
is most common and when done upon blue,
deep red. mauve on tan, has an excellent
effect and is not trying. Some skirts are
elegantly adorned, but many again are
plain with richly ornamented corsages.
FUR TRIMMINGS
were never more i'll vogue. No gown is
too dainty to have an adornment in fur;
its use as 4 millinery finish, has long been
established. and this season even neckties
and sashes have been completed by this
omnipresent garniture, which, because so
stylish and having an element of exclusive
ness, is in the more favor among wearers
who wish to present a handsome appear
ance. Large purchases are now being
made in accessory fur garments that can
be worn over jackets or capes at present;
during warm weather they form an admir-
able protection on piazzas Or while driving,
and the fact that our leading furrier, {. c.
Shayne, is now able successfully to compete
with European dealers, has diverted fash
ionable trade to an extraordinary extent.
THE vICroREEN
is one of the small garments mentioned as
being in special demand 1t is elegantly
shaped. forming short cape with long
ends in front that reach nearly to the lower
edge Of the skirt, but therefore higher
priced than a square yoke shaped cape
with full finish or small round yoke
having similar completion. \ very
pretty collar reaches to the shoulders,
comes high about the neck and has a finish
of tails at the throat, and an equally at
tractiye one is made full, extends to the
shoulders and comes high at the neck
The Nicholas collar encircles the throat
with finish of tails. Lucy CARTER