Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-19
FRou FRou OF FASHION.
Fabrics and Styles for Spring ALREADY Dis
played.

Although midwnter has only just ar
rived. various fabrics and styles for
spring and summer wear are being dis
( played on every side.
| coverts are among the favorite dress
materials, and the coiors used in these
are most effectively combined: they in
clude blue and brown, tan and white
army blue and write, and different col
ored greens. Mohars still hold their
own, and to relieve their plainness a line
/ of contrasting color has been woven IN
| The chief textiles used for mourning
costumes are cashmere. cachemire dc
Sometimes cloth is employed In this style
of dress, but il should be- of decidedly
dun finish.
/ The shirtwalst without which in sum.
reign supreme. White waists promise IA
be the feature of the season and those o.
cobwebby effects are seen in endless va
riety. Swell designs are found In heavy
hams and percales Broad stripes and
plaids of medium dimensions are en-
ployed in many of the waists. and the
sleeves are much smaller than those Of
last season. Some of the prettiest styles
shown in the thinner materials have
shirred and puffed fronts and fronts OF
lace or embroidery insertion. Although
there Is excellent showing of rich col
ors. the delicate shades will be more pop
ular.
II is said that all kinds of silks will be
sold next season at most reasonable
prices Plain tatfetas viii be much tn
vogue, but what are called "fances VIII
find many admirers on account of the
lovely effects produced In coioring and de-
sign Satins. too. will ind place in the
shoppers heart. and il is more than prob
able that black satin skirts and black taft
feta rufiied skirts will be in great de-
mand for general wear with shirtwaistS.
Lace hose in silk, Isle and cotton are
prominent among the exhibits. Large
plaid combinations and embroidered hose
will again form conspicuous part Of the
summer girls outfit.
4 serviceable fabric for petticoats and
one which makes up into pretty skirts IS
the silk-inished moreen. This material
sheds the dust readily and is not So
heavy as the wool moreen.
Every indication points to narrow vel
vet and satin ribbons as popular trim
mings for spring and summer gowns. and
these gowns, ii Is predicted. Will ne made
to iii as closely as possible to the figure,
That the new sleeve Is to be perfectly
tight is beyond doubt. The introduce
ton of a style SO uncomfortable for
summer will be considered by many as an
unfortunate decree of fashion. OF course
when thin materials are used in gowns
the sleeves will have a full effect. as the
goods will then be shirred over the tight
fitting foundation.
In woolens the plain crinkled and dottel
crepons of all colors will be exclusively
worn. Skirts will he trimmed more or
less, and some will have overskirts whica
will be only slightly drapcd in order NOT
to mar the clnging effect that every
gown. il ii is correct. must possess
Gorgeous col0ring are noticeable in next
seasons silks. and many of the designs
are reproductions of natural flowers y
collar which will form a striking part of
many of next summers toilets is circular
in shape. 1t can be made of the same
material as the dress and deliberately
trimmed. or soft lace or chiffon can he
used to fashion it. Fancy belts will be
seas ma and most most of them are pointed.
thus allowing a large surface for elabor-
ate decoration in which contrasting col
ors are used with great effect. If the
sleeves are to be tight there is some COM
pensation in the fact that necks in the
smartest gowns will be cut down, not far
enough to be called low but jus; low
enough for comfort.