The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Independent Waists and Skirts.
Princesse Gowns Fur Collars and
Capes- Jewelry - Bracelets - Gen.
tlemen's Rings.

Special Correspondence to The Tribune.
New York, Jan. 6.-The independent
waist survives all attacks and not only
for general and theatre wear, but for
full dress occasions is conspicuous and
regarded as Indispensable. True, there
is special style in a dress which is
really dress the same admits of de-
lightful harmonies throughout, and has
! pictorial superiority impossible to a
divided garment. Nevertheless, an out
fit of Independent waists brings about
| the perpetual variety desired by
wealthy persons, while to competing
poverty, it becomes a veritable tower
| of strength. Independent skirts are, of
course, necessity, and at present pref
| ably made of thin fabrics, crepe de
Chine being in very great favor, but
mousseline, net, lace. and the like af-
| ford change, and in the way of thicker
skirts, Liberty satin is used quite
| largely.
SPANGLES,
| of course, never come amiss; their
| lustre is still a fashionable fad, and
| dressmakers who would utilize bro
| cades, now do so upon occasion, by
| outlining patterns with spangles, which
| endorse them once more in fashionable
esteem. Independent velvet skirts, when
correctly worn, form superb contrast
| to thin waists. Princesse gowns are q
| natural consequence of the sheath-lilte
| skirts that have found favor, and each
week such style is more frequently
noticeable at indoor gatherings. AS yet,
| the princesse contour is confined to
| dresses of rich material unsuited to
street wear But as the style under
consideration is adapted only to COM
| paratively good figures. it can never
| become common, although much in the
way of concealing DEFICIENCIES is accom-
| plished by full and ornate fronts. The
| great popularity of velvet has doubt
less contributed toward the wearing of
| princesse dresses, and while eminently
suited to fabrics having some body, yet
the ascendancy OF thin materials at
present is such as to induce their fire.
quent employment in outlines that at
another time would be thought too Sc
we're. OF course strain, however, is laid
on the silk lining, upon which diaap-
| hanous goods can be laid at will.
FURS
are an interesting question at all sea-
| sons, and it may be added are appro-
| pirate to all departments Of dress, since
| they have their high position not only
in evening dress but millinery as we'll
| A loW-neck ball dress trimmed with
| fur is most highly esteemed; on fairy
like capes and neck accessories touches
OF fur give a distinction possible to
nothing else, and fur-trimmed gown
may be counted upon by a fashionable
| woman as a means beyond compare.
for exciting those pangs of envy in the
| hearts of other women, which bring
| such satisfaction to her own. Fur too.
can be changed around in an almost
| magical manner: can adorn here. or
| give warmth there as reason or fancy
may dictate. and is really an economi-
| cal Investment.
FUR COLLARS AND CAPEs
Are now necessity during spring and
winter to all women who dress well
and are also of great service during
the winter AS accessories over Jackets
or capes. c. c. Shayne offers his US
ual New Years reductions, and the
tide of custom sets in the direction of
his establishment, partly because of his
fair prices, but chiefly for the reason
of absolute reliability. since as very
cannot overestimate the Importance of
such fact. The Shayne collection
of Russian sables are noted eyery-
where, and an elegant example sold
twelve years ago, has been made over
this season into an exquisite "Vic-
torine,' having stole fronts that fall
nearly to the hem of the wearers $
dress. Another lovely shoulder cape,
worn over an opera cloak by society
belle, has high collar and full front
of four long tails that reach to the
waist The same will be utilized this
summer during seashore drives at
Newport and Bar Harbor.
JEWELRY.
In necklaces, gold chains of almost
threadlike tineness, with drop charm
attached have quite a position, but
where expense comes in as an ele-
ment, single pearls in strands of great
er or less length are preferred to any,
thing else, diamonds not excepted, and
this because every year pearls are
becoming more difficult to obtain and
also for the reason of greater innate
refinement. For brooches. semi-pre-
cious stones set in pearls or diamonds
are greatly in order. amethysts and
turqoises ranking high on the list, but
new and beautiful brooches are in flor
al sprays of gems and enamel.
NEW BRACELETS
consist of very delicate gold chain
with drop charm attached and the
charm is so made as to be drawn in
to the arm upon occasions and some