Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-17
The FASHIONS IN new YORK
Indoor Gowns Show the Popu-
larity of Eton Jackets. "
LATTER ARE CUT VERY SHORT
Batiste in Great Favor For
Afternoon Gowns. S0
The Hats Afford Full Opportunity for the
Grotesque fitting Far Down Over the
Face, Which Has Been Adopted by the
Glass Who Delight In Extremes. &'

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal,
New York, May l1.--Displays of
handsome indoor gowns, in materials OF
every character, show the extreme
popularity of Elton jackets, whether
entire or in part, as where the fronts
only give completion, while an out
lining in jacket shape, as of laee On
more substantial foundation, is fire..
auent. Frequently, too, in dresses of
the kind under consideration the jacket
cut very short, often reaching only
below the shoulder blades, and shaped
in fanciful outlines, becomes rather a
sort of trimming than garment, and
the interval to the waist is preferably
filled in by some light weight fabric,
such as mousseiine, batiste or the like,
| Batiste is in great favor for afternoon
gowns at summer resorts, and comes III
great variety, from the plain ecru to
such as show self-colored designs. or In
holder style ne woven in bright silken
paids OF stripes, tho former especially
having much prestige. We
In millinery, hats afford full oppof-
tunity for the grotesque fitting far down
over the face, which, in proportion to
its unbecomingness, has been adopted
by the class who delight in extremes
fitting on one side, with often a
picturesque effect. is however greatly
in vogue; and in view of the same,
some hats are made with crowns tilted
over at very acute angle, and the
weurers placing them on one side,
being about an almost perpendicular
position. In direct contrast may be
seen shape that is, prominent, tine
| l. ..1~ sal
forehead, and completed by mann
moth flower rosette: or in case of a
light culored hat, by large, soft folo
OF black velvet. Black velvet ribbon
is a most important factor in millinery.
Pretty hats entirely in mousseline OIL
tull are finished by several rows OF very
narrow black velvet placed some dis
lance apart, and ended respectively by
tiny bow. One or perhaps two rows
of wider black velvet ribbon may give
similar modest finish, and in genera
black velvet ribbon in varying Width
up to quite wide appears in numerous
combinations. In Eaby width, it II
placed both on hats and gowns in large
full bunchings, being a favorite com
pletion on the left side of corsages
: where long, careless loops are allowet
to hang, as if escaped accidental.
: from fastening. On hats showing
straight brims with medium crowns
several narrow bands or wide one o
! velvet is eminently in order. Bah.
widths give firmness to wide folds O
mousselne or tulle on hats, whethe
wound around in Stimulating blossoms
OF in soft layers: and ON many gowns
: edging of baby black velvet ribbon j
fayorite finish to fiounces. A tie Q
the moment is also an inch wide ban
, l,of velvet ribbon having ends of fringe
, silk and crossing plainly about tn
y neck; it is )confined by a pin at tn
throat. This is in remarkable oontras
y to most neck dressing, which is oharat
= terized by On exreme of fluffy abandon
Independent skirts in linen are freel
shown, and become inconveniently heav
s by reason of lengthwise tuokings, {
u deep plaitings around the bottom, sue
u tinishipgs on the material under que!
! ton having taken the place Of braid {
! bands. Ecru linen may Ee taken as
. matter of course; pink or blue liner
are jaunty, and nothing can be moi
II refined for morning than pure whit
10 All varieties are brought out In entil
:. dresses, with the inevitable Etc
J, Jacket. Pique skirts, being too heRy
u for tucks, are shown plain, or wit
u strapped seams and circular tiounoe
,, and the same can be said of sackinl
y denim, whipcord or duck, and the
20 last-named heavy goods also come vii
70 Elton or other short jackets to mate
y and with or without waists, as som
times wearers will prefer contrastir
front under a jacket. i-s
j. The tendency towards an overload
8. ornamentation is noticeable ever
70 where An excess of trimming on
Is hat, especially il floral or of lIg
10 character, becomes coquettisbly pleasil
SO IL the wearer BIZ youthful; but
IS present, gowns are often ruined esthei
le oally hy the misplaoing of garniture
aoe or upon skirts. The former is notah
Up true when material having ALLOW
ne designs is broken in upon for the pit
SO pose of putting in lace insertion wi
OF the sole view of additional cost,
SO again the effect OF some pretty a
ne over design Is completely SPOILED
rs tuclsings that add weight and indu
'rt confusion. The popularity of bla
oo velvet ribbon rs garLiture has be
ne dwelt upon. Satin ribbon laid plair
10, is also very fashionable. Some {
uf pensive gowns or waists are made
It. the same and lace alternating, a
narrow ruflied satin ribbon is still Sc
in trimming.
IN minnie L"--Wool, on account
n its slow conducting and absorbi
mower, is excellent for outer clothir
kut research now establishes that