The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-01-13
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
JANUARY 10, 1900.

JANUARY 10, 1900.
Biting cold brings up fur as the topic of
chief interest, both in view of the present
needs and likewise the warm months at
country resorts. Short capes, collarettes
or boas worn over jackets at present will
do duty in mild weather on piazzas or when
driving in the mountains or at the sea
shore, since in July and August furs are
quite as much part of the outfit as in
January. Even capes that are Rugged
closely to the form during Arctic blasts, or
tight Jackets are real comfort and source
of pride as well, when worn negligently on
cool summer days, and now that New
Year reductions are in order, wealthy pur-
chasers, who need variety, and discriminat-
ing economists as well, take advantage of
C. c. Shayne's elegant assortments, in
which absolute reliability is foregone con-
clusion, and point of the utmost impor
lance, since in fur, above all things, the
average buyer must rely on the good faith
of the dealer
CoLLARETTEs
are chiefly in Persian lamb, seal, chinchilla,
sable, otter or mink, and for those who can
wear gray, chinchilla is full Of lovely posi-
bilities. But to the majority gray is try
ing, and they do well to invest in a darker
fur, such as those just brought forward,
while furthermore it should be noted that
combinations are very fashionable, so that
one kind may offset another, the upright
collar or its lining being frequently in con-
trast to the remainder, and on jackets,
revers are almost always different from the
garment. furnishings on collarettes are
often very jaunty in heads, claws and tails
placed in a quite arbitrary manner. and one
must not forget the fluffy fox furs that most
frequently shown in the entire animal, may
carelessly embrace later on, as now they
closely hug the fair one S shoulders. Good
fur is an admirable investment; like dia-
monds, always valuable, but poor fur is
present disappointment and WEAKNESS in
the future. For
DREsSY GOWNS
panne velvet is extremely successful, and
where heavy fabrics are used, is the lead
ing material Its surface affords a delight
full simmer akin to, yet differing from
that of satin and wholly free from the
heaviness of ordinary velvet and the per-
petual dustiness that is a serious objection,
apart from the fact that it is adapted only
to tall and slender women, while panne
velvet is suitable for any one. Figured
styles show delightful, all over patterns,
ranging from the very small, in delicate
colors, to gorgeous oriental blendings, and
the plain is often Illuminated by spangles
made to order that preferably are set on
lace in figures and placed in applique, in
sertions or borders For
RECEPTIONS,
cloth embroidered is often trimmed with
lace dyed to match the cloth, this being
quite feature in dress of today. Fur
comes in acceptably anywhere, and an ele
giant gown of crepe de Chine has wide
border of ermine that heads lace founee.
An excellent style for making up thin even
ing fabrics is that of narrow tucks from the
waist to the knee, the material falling loose
below in the flowing style now SO much in
vogue. The great number of
SKIRTS
are now also made with double box plat
at the back, very few being plain. Cor
sages, when low, are usually cut round
and falling off the shoulders, sleeves often
being pretence in the way of one or more
straps around the arm. Elbow sleeves are
sometimes seen with wide fall of lace, and
some sleeves reach to the wrist. Flowers
NEST used are orchids, chrysanthemums or
roses, and are placed as bouquet on the
left shoulder, half garland crossing the
bust, or in small buds or blossoms, may
outline the neck. Lucy CARTER.