The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-09-14

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fellow man, humanity and liberty
ANDREW J. GIBSON.
Denver, Colorado, Sept. l. 1899.
New York Fashions.
Materials. Skirts. Jackets, Millinery. Per
sian Colorngs.
Correspondence of Tie Journal
Prominent among fall and winter dress
materials are black on ''two- tone' color
ed crepons, in very much the same design
as those of former seasons, consequently
the possessor of handsome crepon has
one irreproachable costume for the win
ter. Plaids in subdued colors and rough
surface are in good demand for skirts, and
will be seen occasionally as entire cos
tunes combined with plain material.
smooth finished plaids are solely for chill
dren. Every variety of stripe is illustrat-
ed in new fabrics, from the fancy hair-li Inc
TO the broad, floral stripe two or three
the wavy stripe with indented or looped
edges; or the woven ribbon stripe, all are
sought for by the fashionst-
EVEN FORTAILoR MADE SUITS
narrow stripes or dots are shown, but also
plain cloths, such as Venetian cloth or
broadclotl in fact, however, preference is
given to any plain, heavy material. The
finest grade of tailor suit material seen at
the leading house Of Lord d Taylor are
in robe pattern with exquisite spray and
applique trimmings, TO be used in some
cases ON the front breadth. then again on
each side of the front. always with smaller
designs for corsage and sleeves. Velvet
is intermixed with some OF these beauti-
full trimmings, but only in soft harmonies.
A FAR A. CAN BE AsCERTAINED
skirts viii fit as closely as ever at the top,
and flare at the lower edge. Sleeves are
smaller still, with single piece of appli-
que at the top strongly suggests the plain,
tight sleeve. Suit jackets will very short
and stitching as ID trimming Will be very
general. Double breasted Jackets look
very smart, with white revers, pocket
flaps, cuffs, facings and crystalized but
tons. A dressy style has open, rounded
fronts showing double reve1s formed
by inserting a shaped edge between the
cloth and the lining. This has also re-
vers which turn over the other revels, and
a handsome contrasting facing, together
with satin vest, produces stylish effect
WINTER JACKETS
are also very short and in sharp contrast
come long Empire cloaks, which to say
the least are not graceful. There will be
minority of capes, else what would the
stout or elderly people wear, and for
capes rounded fronts will be universal
Brightly colored plaid golf capes are in
renewed favor, and for travelling or car
riage use, dark, figured wool cloth capes
afford much comfort, and gay Innings are
in agreeable contrast.
STITCHED TRIMMINGS
are quite prominent in new millinery, and
stitched felt hats or stitched brims are
noticeably popular. Taffeta silk or satin
cut into bands with the edge turned under
and stitched, with another row of stitch
ing close by, are genuine novelty, and
silk bands Gnterlaced) may be used for a
crown, and contrasting satin bands line
the brim. VelveG is held in high esteem,
particularly for brims, and soft crowns of
effective contrast. Many stylish hats are
apparently weighed down by plumage-
wings, whole birds, or rolls of breast
feathers often combined with velvet; at
the same time great deal of chiffon
and tulle is used, OF many gauzy butter
flies or other semi transparent ornaments.
WHILE LARGE HATS
are shown, medium sized hats will prob
ably lead, and one thrown little off the
| face at one side seems now in the greatest
demand, because so generally becoming
Gray felt hats with straight, round brims
and the favorite long feather at the side,
with Persian colored satin antique grace
! fully twisted around the crown and loop
ings or rosette through which the feather
passes, are in overwhelming favor. Where
the materials are really fine this hat is
beautiful, but the cheap grades are in
sufferable. Through all departments of
fashion, it is said that colors will be deli
cate, therefore brown in every possible
shade combined with white is favorite
in millinery. Much green is employed,
purple and blue are in various tints, and
crimson will be sparingly used.
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