Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-28
THO FASHIONS IN NEW YORK
Crepo Are Conspicuous
Among the New Goods.
WILL Be VERY FASHIONABLE AGAIN
An Elegant Combination of
Colors Displayed.



conspicuous among new goods, and will
be again very fashionable. Many are
IN black, but quite number display
elegant combinations of color, where
changing lights add beautifully to
varied and irregular designs. Equally
handsome materials called Caniche
fabrics have cross threads of carpet
like dimension, but so loosely united
that undue weight is avoided, while
traversine in and out the goods are
bright, narrow ribbons set in length
wise stripes, and the effect on the right
side, where it appears in tiny squares
on soft, dark surfaces, is extremely
good.
Highly attractive materials have n
velour surface, which, however, is over
Swallowed by raised floral stripes that
alternate with lengthwise, wavy lines,
and rich color in warp that CLOVIS on
a black wool produces the weird charm
belonging TO constantly alternating
hues. Elegant gowns will be made
from material shown in dress patterns
where rich black braidings on MORE or
velours are set in applique on plain col
ored woods that show off effectively
large designs which may adorn front
breadths, traverse sides or give finish
to overskirts, sleeves and corsaRes are
of courso in keeping. For tailor made
gowns, plain or mixed cloths appear as
usual, and this year acceptable addi-
tions are made by drap de PARIS, a
material on the poplin order. but some
what softer and with smaller rep. and
much is expected of fine, heavy Baritz
cloth.
In millinery, Lord & Taylor, as
usual, make an authoritative display.
Hats are characterized by great bold
ness in garniture, where large birds
provided with many more wings than
in nature are prominent, while the use
of velvet, rich satin antique, felt by the
yard and large breast feathers continue
the audacious story. Much is done by
felt curved and folded in ways formerly
peculiar, to lighter goods, and as a
novelty when used in such. style the
milliner makes the most of her oIpor-
tunities. The complete encircling of
brims by breast feathers is frequent, or
again where the expense is too great
one may lie around the brim, while
another commencing at the crown pre-
sents cumbrous surface in huge coils
within that finally meets its fellow.
All this is reckoned especially stylish,
and is an example of the frequent ex-
tremes noticeable in woman's attire.
Chiffon presents q marked contrast TO
many other materials and garnitures,
and doubtless for such reason has be-
come prominent. The favorite mode of
Placing is in wide tucks one above an
other, the stitches being quite out of
sight, so that the fabric lies in success
sive layers. Rosettes of chiffon are also
in much favor. Satin ribbon is EN-
ployed and more to a lesser extent, but
the fancy for garnitlre of material
interferes considerably with the use OF
ribbon in any manner. Wide stripes OF
satin doubled and stitched in rows are
on the order in question, the resulting
heayiness being in harmony with pres
ent ideas, and for making the new idea
of stitched velvet laid plainly on frames
is destined to obtain great popularity.
In view of apparent heaviness, how
ever, hats are generally of medium size,
or even rather small, compared with the
mammoth examples of former days.
and the swathing modes of placing
material on frames still continues il
vogue.
Bonnets in the higher types are
usually quite light in comparison and
to such end the use of gauzy adorn-
ments is very effective. In this line,
butterflies are in special request, and
come in huge sizes to meet require
ments, some being eight inches across.
Other creatures on the insect order are
provided with curious mixture OF
long, eauzy and short bright coioreo
wings, but their distinguishing feature
is pair of heightened aptennae thai
project forward with a large, glitter.
ing eye on either side. Now and then,
wonderfully delicate, small butterfly
appears and spreads almost Transparent
wings, as it hovers tremblingly on rare
surroundings. Jet is much used fol
bonnets, glitteriDg rows of sequins form
| elegant brims and gossamer aigrettes
or tinishings on the aigrette order
| sparkle by means of light jet compile
tions In view of widely dressed hair
however, bonnets are all wide; all are
designed for huifiness in front, where
| the roll is not worn, and now, particu
| laily, it must be born in mind that thu
| size and shape of the hat OIL bonnet ar,
| closely related to the prevalent modt
| of hair dressing, and a full arrange
ment of the hair about the face j,
counted upon as necessary compile
ton.
| The close serpentine contour in skirt.
| will be continued, and the habit back
| however objectionable, has not had it.
day. But, as hitherto, it is to man,
an impossibility and, in consequence
fullness at the waist line appears, blu
with all practicable limitations. New
waists show little, If any, departure,
from present styles; sleeves are perhap
| still closer, and fullness in front is NJ
longer on the hanging order. This, o
course, is the ending of monstrosty
and, in general, corsages are tasteful
| sufficient looseness being retained /,
| give an easy loop, and too slende
women may still rejoice in fancy vests
bolero fronts and the like, while tn,
charming opportunities afforded b,
Jokes will almost, as matter of course
be continued. 1t is difficult, indeed
to see how they can be dispensed with
| now that their beauty producing valu,
has been established, and their reigi
seems destined to be prolonged indefi
| nitely.
Both jackets and capes will be worn
the former very short, and the latte
showing rounded fronts with droopins
backs, such feature being in accord
ance with serpentine skirt outlines
Empire coats reaching half way will
also be much in demand.
Rosalind May.
| To Clean Lace.
When lace is soied, even the YER,