The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-11-12
New York Fashions.
Regular Correspondence of the Advocate


November 8, 1898.
The Napoleon is dashing hat for young
ladies, conspicuously short at the back and
with front projecting either side, shows a
large rosette between spreading wings.
Another popular shape is the short back
sailor; but toques, turned up on one side.
are the success of the season, and in velvet
placed in loose folds are finished with
feathers Or for dressy wear by flowers.
Mixtures in colors are not popular and
usually, therefore, hats are in monotone or
more frequently in different shades of one
color, flowers or feathers being in harmony
or contrast, since what has been written
in regard to colors does not always apply
to garnitures.
DRESSY GOWNS,
as Il leading feature, show coats that are
often short, though sometimes so long as
to resemble the old polonaise. For short
coats brocade is generally used over plain
material, but when long, something lighter
is preferred, as for example, striped silk
over plain or elegant gowns have long lace
coats. Coats, of course, require long
sleeves, but otherwise sleeves are often very
short. scarce sleeves at all, or they may be
to the elbow or sometimes long, and some
times, too, material reaches halfway and
is finished by lace. Coats are sometimes
made in this last style. Low necks are
cut round, though occasionally square one
gives change. In trimming, nothing is so
fashionable as chiffon. Skirts are almost
without exception, made demi train.
STREET DRESSES
are preferably of wool, and stylish ones are
made with long, tight fitting jackets,
though short jackets are in order, and with
loose fronts may be buttoned or show the
vest. Tight-ftting waists with waistcoats
are more in favor now of course than dur
ing summer, and may be straight or slightly
pointed at the back Or in postillion style,
and though severe tailor gowns are fore
gone conclusion, yet the numerous fancy
touches of dressy fabric on wool corsages
are popular as ever Skirts are almost all
cut with circular founces, and in compile
ton the S. H. & NJ. bias brush edge skirt
binding may be termed an inspiration since
it shows as a popularity all its own,
natural curve rounded to fit the dress with
out pucker or wrinkle anywhere. Thus,
seemingly, it is part of the skirt fabric,
so smoothly does it set, while affording,
moreover, perfect protection and hand
some finish.
STYLES IN FURs
as set by G. c. Shayne, show much that
is noteworthy. Capes have slightly full
finish on the lower edge that is in keeping
with the circular founce on skirts, and
some show revers and vests that are in
keeping with ideas in dress generally, both
the latter being in contrast, as, for exam
pie, chinchilla on Persian lamb or seal.
Collars and collarettes are very new in ap-
pearance, and slightly ruffled harmonic
with the present rage for ruffiings about
the neck and are also very becoming, some
having finish of tails that protects the
chest and is handsome as WELL A proper
ton of large collars have revers and ele-
giant victorines show long ends that reach
nearly to the edge of the dress skirt.
These smaller furs are worn over cloth or
velvet jackets Or capes during winter and
form part of summer outfits, since on
piazzas Or during drives they are often ex-
tremely comfortable. Muffs are somewhat
smaller and fancy muffs the reverse of
large. Fur trimmings are in great favor
for gowns and always acceptable on jackets
or capes and even in millinery are liked
because out of common reach.
WEDDING GOWNS
are still preferably of satin and chiffon is
the usual trimming, being employed quite
freely. For young brides it is really most
appropriate and often preferred by wealthy
people to fine lace, although the latter re-
mains a standard choice. A lace veil has
also, of course, special distinction, but tulle
is by far most frequent and is attached by
orange blossoms, lilies of the valley or
hyacinths. LUCY CARTER.