New-York tribune., 1900-08-01
FASHION PREDICTIONS.
STYLES THAT WILL. BE POPULAR IN
THE AUTUMN - THE SHORT
SKIRT TO REIGN.

While yet the thermometer is in the nlneues the
modstes CT Paris sending out glowing promises
for fall novelties in fashions realm The most
desirable and welcome change probably brought
about by the Exposition is in for street wear
This is in skirts which, IL is stated will be worn
not only round and without any train effects, but
will escape the floor by at least two or three
inches At the latest the coming winter Will see
the introduction of this fashion. No doubt the
change will be a gradual one, but the great incon-
venience Of trailing skirts has been so clearly
brought home 10 all women this summer that the
point Of shorter costumes seems permanently
gained This does not mean that dresses with
trains will be utterly abandoned, for the short
train will be retained in dressy toilets for evening
wear
The high collar forms part of all fail and win
ter models. except on short walking Jackets. on
which the collar is turned down.
An emphatic feature is found / the loose blouse
styles which generally becoming as to be
retained in favor. and the diversity Of boeros and
jackets, which have been well tried and not
found wanting. viii be wide enough TO meet all
requirements There is little question that the
prtncesse will grow in popularity winter ap-
proaches, this style having its favor the grace
and simplicity Of outline dear 70 the well formed
woman. II Will in all probability. be the favored
shape Of garment for receptions indoor wear, deni-
toilet and evening dress Lightweight cloth Is the
thinnest fabric out of which princesse can be
properly constructed. Flimsy and thin materials
have stringy appearance. and do not fall prop
erly in the skirt and fail to give the smooth
habitlike effect which is essential 10 the well
cut princesse robe.
novel cavalier" sort Of garment, which will
receive considerable attention. is a coat style
rather the three-quarter order. belte6 and
showing broad revers high standing turnover col
lar, sleeves Of easy width and wide, turned back
cuffs This garment, being graceful and sufficiently
different from anything recently attempted. will
satisfy the most eager seeker after novelty,
Painted fabrics have been so favorably received
in thin textiles this summer that the vogue Is
likely not only continue but to increase. Painted
velvet as trimming is much talked Of for the
coming season and Will be principally employed in
bands, which running design Is painted These
are likely 10 form an adornment for the fronts OF
skirts or TO simulate a tunic somewhat higher up;
Again, the entire front gore will be made OF painted
wooNen fabric or silk Elegant reception gowns are
70 De made in this style the material beng SILK
MORE or brocade, OF which the figure IS OF la &c
and all-OveT description. the garnItures being OF
velvet on v 7ch the same ngure Is panied og ns
among the c0iors 70 be raVored IN lne carry So
son blue In rather light shades IS likely 70 take
he lead: In fact Paris has nad somewhat & or a
blue and gold ra-e This summer ana me sam am
com animation is finding its way into the new gar
menrs that are being made for early fall wear;
Then there is the entire range OF fnaGFe, nss
and ptum. with gra. and light tinLS OF brown LOT
show intimation toward brighter colors among
which red is prominent. As 20 materials. Doth
equal proTninenCs including two toned cameIs hair
and multiplicity Of velvet effects Sut Il IS oroa-
ratrician fabric and it is always preferred by
women who appreciate the beauties OF hrst class
vorlJe and black ana Whlte erects vi" y I 1 tIs ~ -
evidence. Next in favor Is navy or 4ate oLQe'
Following broadcloth in close second IS Venetian
cloth while closely approximating II IN general aP-
also presented in desirable colors Rich in texture
the silk and wool Mtkados TO be SHOWN TINS
in black black grounds, and have lustre tnat
is only the result where silk and fine woods are