The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-01-11
New York Fashions.

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theater wear, but for full dress occa.
indispensable. True, there is special
style in dress which is really q dress;
the came admits Ct delightful har
superiority impossible to divided gar
meut. Nevertheless, an outfit of indie.
pendent waists b iDgs about the perpet.
ual variety desired by wealthy persons,
while to competing poverty it becomes
veritable tower OF strength. Iude-
pendent skirts are of course a necessity,
and at present preferably made of thin
fabrics, crepe de Chine being in great
favor, but mousseline, net, lace and the
like afford change, and in the way of
thicker skirts Liberty satin is used quite
largely.
sPANGLEs
of course, never come amss; their lus-
ire is still fashionable fad, and Dress
makers who would utilize brocades,
now do 30 upon occasion, by outlining
patterns with spangles, which endorse
them once more in fashionable esteem.
Independent velvet skirts, when cor
rectly worn, form a superb contrast to
thin waists. Princesse gowns are a
natural consequence of the sheath-like
skirts that have found favor, and each
week such style is more frequently no.
ticeable at indoor gatherings. AS yet,
the prinaesse 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 doubtless
contributed toward the wearing of
princesse dresses, and while eminently
suited to fabrics having some body, yet
the ascendency 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 VIII CHI
diaphanous goods can be laid at will.
FURs
are an interesting question at all sea-
sons, and it may be added are appropri-
ate to all departments of dress, since
they have their high position not only
in evening dress but millinery as well.
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is most highly esteemed; on fairy-like
capes and neck accessories touches of
fur give distinction possible to nothing
else, and fur-trimmed gown may be
counted upon by fashionable woman
as means beyond compare, for excit-
ing those pangs of envy in the hearts
of other women, which bring such salts
faction to her own. Fur, too, can be
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manner; can adorn here, or give
warmth there as reason or fancy nay
die ate, and is really an economical in
veslment.
FUR COLLARS AND CAPES.
are now q necessity during spring and
summer to all women who dress we'll,
and are also of great service during
winter as accessories over jackets or
, capes. G. G. Shayne offers his usual
New Year reductions, and the tide Of
custom sets in the direction of his es-
adjustment, partly because of fair
prices, but chiefly for the reason of alb
sulute reliability, since as very few per-
sons are judges of fur, one cannot over
/ estimate the Importance of such fact.
The Shayne collection Russian sables
are noted everywhere, and an elegant
example sold twelve years ago, has
/. been made over this season into an ex-
quisite "Victorine" having stole fronts
, that fal nearly to the hem of the wear
er's dress. Another lovely shoulder
cape, worn over an opera cloak by a
society beile, has high collar and full
t front of four long tails that reach to the
waist. The same will be utilized this
D summer during sea-shore drives at
i. Newport and Bar Harbor.
NEW BRACELETS
consist of very delicate gold chain
& with drop charm attached and the
; charm is 30 made as to be drawn in to
the arm upon occasion and sometimes
is Of sufficient length to form short
necklace. But flexible bracelets show.
ing gems alternating with gold links are
, still fashionable aud these likewise Can
be worn as necklaces by uniting several
l together. Four rings, five stones set
3 in row, take the lead, but three stones
= similarly placed are popular and an ex-
pensive fancy is to wear in unison
!, three or four rings of hsrmonizing col.
ors, the same being shown at jewellers
{ in one case. Diamonds, rubles and
| emeralds form favOrite combination
, and saphires are effective. Another
new style of ring, is set all around with
? quite small stones.
JEWELRY.
? In necklaces, gold chains of almost
: : threadlike oneness, with drop charm
/ attached have quite position, but
4 where expense comes in as an element,
? single pearls in strands of greater or
less length are preferred to anything
else, diamonds not excepted and this
because every year, pearls are b com
ing more difficult to obtain and also for
the reason of greater innate refinement.
For brooches, semi-precious stones set
. in pearls or diamonds are greatly in or
der, ametbysts and turquoises ranking
!, high on the list, but new and beautiful
! brooches are in floral sprays of gems
and enamel.
GENTLEMEN's RINGS
are preferably now with plain top on