The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-01-12
New York Fashions.

New York Fashions.
Skating Costumes. Small Furs. Princess
Dresses. Independent Waists. Velvet
Skirts. Oriental Finish in Jewelry.
Correspondence of The journal
Skating costumes are in unusual promi-
ne nee at present. owing to the severity of
the winter and while plain Cheviot or
Niennese cloth dresses are always admir-
able, the opportunity for display is never
neglected by those Who can outshine their
fellow creatures. Dresses of fur through
out always arouse comment and scarcely
less elegant are velvet dresses trimmed
with chinchilla or sable, or oftentimes the
skirt may be of velvet or handsome cloth,
with a short, close fitting fur jacket.
A fur band around the skirt is an essential
to nice skating costume, and to be in
keeping, the high collar, revers and cuffs
should at least be lined with fur.
NO FElILs OR FURBELows
Belong to the suit proper, but the skirt
lining OF silk undelskirt may be ruff1ed to
any extent. A soft flannel skirt set on a
yoke, So that no wrinkles appear on the
hips, should be woln under the lined silk
nnderskirt. Very small toques, trimmed
with OF wholly of fur with a touch of
colored velvet are most appropriate, and
plaided hosiery has now almost entirely
superseded black. Skating boots should
not be illustrations of economy, and thick
driving gloves and small mutf serve to
keep the hands warm.
SMALL FURs
Are necessity during Spring and
Summer, to all women who dress well, and
are also OF great service in Winter. as
accessories over Jackets or capes. C. c.
Sh2ype offers his usual New Year reduc-
tlons and the tide of custom sets in the
direction of his establishment. partly
because of fair prices, but chiefly for the
reason of absolute reliability, since as very
few persons are judges of fur one cannot
over estimate the Importance of such a
fact. Shayne's collection OF Russian sables
are noted everywhere, and an elegant
example, sold twelve years ago, has been
made over this season into an exquisite
''Victorine'' having stole fronts that reach
nearly to the hem of the wearers dress,
and doubtless this beautiful cape will do
duty next Summer in sea-shore drives.
THE ADVENT
OF the Princess dress is no surprise.
and is due largely to the existing rage for
velvet, and dresses in this style are notice
ably ON the Increase at indoor entertain
ments, and, at last, a good figure counts
for something. Crepe de Chine net, lace
or mousseline, are made in Princess
shape-the silk lining taking the strain
and the thin fabric is put on at will.
THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT
Waists and skirts is best realized where
one must have a varied toilet at the least
possible outlay, and so far from being dis
lodged the indeE endent waist has taken on
new life. As two fabrics are often employ
ed, both may be picked up as remnants;
for example, striped silk may form the
principal part, While the yoke may be of
figured silk, with q plain silk IN file around,
and figured silk for sleeves in mousquetaire
OF 'washerwoman' style. Chiffon. put on
crossWise and very full, with a bolero
jacket OF embroidered silk, with narrow
black velvet laced across the front and
finished at the centre by large chiffon
bow with embroidered ends, makes dash
ing waist easily gotten up and inexpen-
sive
The Independent skirt is preferably of
velvet, but persons of moderate means
employ high grade velveteen, which looks
well in the evening, and answers the
purpose.
THE ORIENTAL FINISH
Witt: greenish cast is the leading style
in gentlemen S OF ladies' cuff buttons. and
rings for the former have fiat tops where
initials may be engraved Bracelets are
still slender circlets which draw in or
expand at pleasure, set with small coored
stones, and two or three bracelets often
serve as d necklace. Five or three colored
stones are the most stylish setting for
ladies rings, and several of such rings are
often worn together.
VERONA CLARKE.
Date for End of World,