Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-11
7HE FASHIONS in new YORK
Perforated SILK, Satin and Cloth
Are Very Popular.
ARE CUT IN CHOICE DESIGNS.
They Form Extremely Pretty
Bodice Fronts.
Rich Goods without Perforaiions show
Tracery Of Braid, Either Silk or Metal,
on d Solid Surface. and Are Intended to
be Even More sparinEiy Used.

New York. May 5. "A great deal Is
accomplished this season By perforated
materials. They usually come in high
types, consisting Of silk, satin or fine
cloth cut out In choice designs and
edged with silk or gilt cord. Sold in
the piece, they form extremely pretty
bodice fronts, sleeves or parts of
sleeves, or constitute elegant polonaises
that, by reason of newness, SUCCESS
fully compete with lace. Exquisite
alterations or combinings as to color
sometimes vary these goods, or again
they glow in a wealth of one bright
hue or in creamy white, rivaling tho
purity of lace. Elegant silk gowns are
completed by cloth polonaises showing
perforations at intervals, preferably in
pointed designs In delicate portrayals
Just below the waist line and are in
the more expensive examples, finished
BY row in keeping around tho lower
edge. A this is in harmony with the
present idea Of one material showing
through another and which from its
many charming possibilities. has con-
tinued in vogue and increased in favor.
Rich goods somewhat akin, but
without perforations. show oil over
tracery of braid, either silk or metal,
Oh solid surface and are intended to
he even moro sparingly used. Their
heavy character precludes them from
forming any one garment and they are
employed only as combinations and
frequently in Offset to something light
in texture. Chiffon for such PURPOSE,
is eminently in. order; this year tulle
is increasing in favor and variety as to
n aIlrfricina
this connection 1t may be remarked
that one of the choicest competitions to
tho summer outfit will be boa of
tulle. At q millinery opening tulle
was perhaps the leading material for
trimming. Its employment on rough
straw is moreover quite novel. Time
was, when rough straw was relegated
to rough occasions, but now it COM
poses very dressy headgear and tulle,
the most gossamer of fabrics, is the
chosen garniture, some rough straws
showing narrow fulness of tulle set
carefully between each row. A note
worthy feature in millinery also, is the
placing of headgear that the end of the
century girl either draws so far down
that her eyes seem almost hidden,
while the expanded hair on either
side, presents very peculiarspicture
or again in contrast, the hat is slowed
away in the rear of the roll which in
pristine exaggeration. frames silly
faces. Happily, nevertheless, hats set
prone on the head, are admissible and
in general, medium sizes in all styles,
are preferred to very large examples.
Ladies' tailors are busy now In turn
ing out those stylish travelling gowns
that characterize and are the chosen
Ialsnhk of O..
Fine cloth, of course, comes first. and
may attract in simple elegance of fit,
hut oftener is braided and while ex-
tremists choose the serpent-like sheath
ing that impedes locomotion and dis
plays, rather than conceals the figure,
yet others, even among the stylish, will
have none Of this and insist on more
ample proportions. Serge comes up
fresh as ever, for hard usage; cheviot
and covert cloth are also chosen and
for utility, mixed cloth of good quality
stands first, because not easily showing
soil and non-orushable. Some few
street or travelling gowns are made
with tight fitting corsages, but short
jackets either closed or left open, or
capable of both and many not reach
ing below the waist, are in overwhelm-
ing ascendency. The chosen skirt COM
pletion for these and other dresses is
the S. II. & M. bias brush edge bind
ing. Its double thick brush edge defies
wear. the natural curve adapts it per-
fectly to the curved skirt Of the day
and the yelveteen gives its own
peculiarly rich finish.
Dainty gloves complete as nothing
elss can do, tho outdoor dress. At
present the colnrs most in demand are
hf 10 .h lAer h..E k3,.,
perennial and never out of style.
White however, may in soft kid, finish
gown Of silk or some other dressy
material, but thicker and more
durable white gloves are still preferred
by some wearers with tailor made
gowns. Stitching is delicate and in
self color, to the disadvantage Of any
thing heavy. As many persons how.
over, cannot wear kid during warm
weather, great efforts are made in the
direction of silk and here the lead is
taken by the Formosa, brought out ex-
clusively by Lord q Taylor. Its fit is
elegant and with double finger tips, it
vies successfully with kid as to lasting
qualities. In white, it comes with
four pearl buttons and In tan with the
same or Jersey wrist. In hosiery solid
black has no longer an undisputed
sway. Lace effects on black are
reckoned elegant and blue showing
dots, sprays or anchors Ia reflex Of
naval combats) is very stylish.
Kathleen. Very dressy capes are
made chiefly of the perforated materials
mentioned above over silk and black is
your bcst selection, as you cannot
afford several garments in this line,
You can save much by purchasing the
goods and with pattern and the aid
Of skilful dressmaker, you can turn
out something quite stylish. Chiffon
is the best completion or net edged
With lace. Have your neck ruching
high Mt the back.
"A Bride To Be-" Fine white net
over satin, has been quite fashion
able choice this spring for wedding
gowns, but satin trimmed with tulle
or chiffon has all former prestige.
The tulle veil seems never out of style
and of orange buds and blossoms, the
same can be said, though lilies of the
valley are also chosen.
Rosalnd May.