The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-06-16
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Wedding Gowns-Accessorles- Grad
uating Dresses Travelling
Answers.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

fFoh Ouf fAesular correspondent
June 49,. 1900
June brides, even among the wealthy
classes, often choose thin fabrics for we'd
ding gowns, to the disadvantage of satin
that no longer reigns supreme. Crepe de
chine is very fashionable and mousseline,
chiffon, fine net or lace are likewise in fayor.
Satin, in the earlier part of the season,
however, was the first choice, and at pres
ent, also, is frequent selection Re
movable yokes, that are so greatly in vogue
elsewhere in dress, are seen on bridal gowns
at times, and in spectral fashion, the
ubiquitous Eton or Bolero jacket may pre-
sent themselves, but are exceptional.
Trains are sometimes extremely long, al
though no rule other than the wearer's
preference obtains, and the obligatory ap-
pendage is well within bounds. Round
square shapes are preferred, and so called
because the rounding is comparatively
slight.
are chiefly of tulle, but as recent intro
duction may be noted a fine lace veil with
border and delicate floral pattern within
the same An heirloom veil ranks highest,
of course, but cannot be reekoned exactly
fashionable, because impossible to many
brides. Orange buds and blossoms remain
standard but this year white jessamines
are stylish aud lilies of the valley have
some share in favor
GRADUATING DRESSES
are usually in such materials as are worn
during afternoons or at semi-dress evening
entertainments, those most ornate and ex-
pensive being thought inappropriate for a
presumably serious student Crepe de
chine is seen occasionally, but is thought to
be rather handsome, and preference is
given to point d esprit, plain net d nets
showing inconspicuous designs, and net of
costly or showy character. Yokes are
very frequent, because, when removable,
the dress can be utilized for parties, and
quaint effect is given by finishing of
grandmother sleeves, so called because
revival of an old fashion when mcst
grandmothers of the present day were
young. The sleeve proper ends at the ell
bow and is prelude to a quaint puff in
thin fabric that reaches to the wrist. 1t
differs from the dress material, so as to
stand out plainly as itself.
TRAVELLING DRESSES.
Mohair, because shedding dust, is in
much favor, and nice outfits show an Eton
jacket opening over shirt waist, and the
former, when slipped off, leaves cool gar
ment about the body, with practical skirt
that may do combat with dust or mud.
Black taffeta silk skirts and jackets with
waist to match, or, preferably, a wash silk
shirt waist, rank highest, but there is
large assortment of Independent skirts, or
skirts and jackets in serge, whipcord, mixed
cloth and the like. Every convenience
and even the dainty accessories of the toilet
that are so much priced by women may be
had at hand during journeys, and in reply
women, because 1rIs rne IasnI0u, ana IauIes
of refinement, because of their good taste,
make constant use during the summer Of
Murray & Lanmans Florida Water, that
sweet old favorite which continues to i'm
part its own peculiar refreshment TO the
society belle in her boudoir, OF to the tired
wayfarer or excursonist by car or boat.
Ladies who golf or ride wheel find it in
dispensable. 1t is so cooling and bracing.
margaret -Neapolitan straw is quite
fashionable for piazza hats, and Leghorn is
also stylish as ever. Simpler shade hats
are of shirred mousseline in pink, blue,
white or sometimes red. and it can be added
that all red hats are not uncommon in straw
and its trimmings.
"Carmen Short jackets are so very
fashionable, whether Etons or close, that
capes, other than dressy evening ones, are
rather exceptional, but you can for day
wear utilize last years cape, though it
will not be ''high style.
Lucy CARTER.