The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-03-16
New York Fashions.


dents.
Correspondence of The Journal
Just at present home dressmaking seems
completely over thrown by the fashion
able skirt, which should be in one, two or
at the utmost three pieces, requiring
great skill in fitting and hanging. The
true tailor suit has no overskirt, yet the
closely fitting skirts, the short double
breasted Or Elton jacket should be i'm
maculate, and this season great preference
is given to smooth finished cloths, con-
sequently mixed goods are at discount.
Many overskirts are cut circular, or open
at the front, which affords opportunity
for handsome braiding patterns, at the
same time side opening is less conspicu-
GUS
WHETHER OR NOT
persons of moderate means will throw
aside handsome skirts simply because
they have five seams instead of two or
three, is problem which will be solved
later in the season. Fancy waists will
rival suit or fancy jackets in popularity,
and tucked or corded plain silk waists
(otten with hemstitching) are generally
serViceable. In dIessy waists, however,
revers or fronts may be almost covered
with lace, applique figures, spangles, or
insertion. Squares with an EN- embroidered
dot at the intersections are very promi-
nent in dress materials or trimmings, and
there is no doubt but that the embroider-
ed dot is supreme, The excellent effect
of a contrasting edge is beautifully Illus
trated in a blue broadcloth dress made for
the bridal outfit Of "A society belle, with
plain underskirt and two oyeIskirts open
ing at the front, the edges throughout cut
in large scallops and piped in " hite satin,
The corSage was short jacket with every
seam piped to match; reyeIs Of tucke d
white satin, and as front, two lows of
scalloped and pipod broadcloth, extends
up the front between the levers to the
back of the neck Three or four broad
cloth scallops edged in halmuny were set
w
add that every gown in the tluusseau of
this young lady is protected 10y the Can
field dress shields, which ale pltfened
because they do not Wrinkle, Ct ate or rip !;
are easily fitted to the dress and ale more
over soft as kid, elastic and washable.
Leading dressmakels Will have no other.
FIAEING HATS
have been carried to such lelulsive ex-
tremes that a reaction in tie opposite
direction is expected, nevertheless a hat
ap palently with material md thin min 9
drawn up to one side and thing little
otf the face, shows that the tlalil tel d.
ency is not entirely lelil pushed. Black
and white combinations OF very fine cut jet
sprays, or bands CO n binod with white
tulle, aIe tXquisitely delicate, ard fancy
colored blads Shading tltm leG to
hight pink aGe lN the millilGs' deft
fingers into graceful, iarcful sEalt
always take high rank, because n ade to
order. No rule prevails as to trimmings,
high cluster, knot, on gathered nbbun
may be at either side, on Gown may be
be covered by green leaves or man moth
rose. Loosely folded bands If colo1ed
silk, under tulle or Milane is largely m
ployed and ribbons as well; or broad
fancy straw loops and white lace will
combine their charms
ANSWERS TO COEREsPONDENTS
Lulu Hanison:n Your inquiry re.
garding skirt braids cones lust in time.
The 5. Ii. Il NJ. bias bush edge skirt
binding is a unique combination of
velveteen and an indestlucthle wearing
edge, thus forming a rich and elegant
facing with natural curve which conforms
perfectly to shape of skirt.
LILLIAN Glove1:'' You can make
beautiful waist, OF front, by using either
black or white lace applique designs, and
button hole stitch them on contrasting
silk OF satin, afterwards cutting out the
foundation. For second pretty front,
work a braid pattern in hutton hole stitch
with coarse, shaded silk, so that it stands
out from the surface
Carrie Summers A blue cloth Elton
jacket is perfectly admissible with gray
broadcloth skirt.
VERONA CLARKE.