Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-17
THE FASHIONS in new YORK

Special CorresT ouderce OF Gazette and Journal.
New York, Oct. 4. The use OF very
light millinery materials is marked
feature, Some hats are entirely COVERED
by tulle or chiffon, an example in the
former style showing black velvet oircu-
lars about the size Of a dime, these pre-
sumably atfording the heavy combina-
tion that usually appears. Another OK
ample, in white. tulle, has circular
sweep Of brown fur with q pendent end,
and here 1t can be mentioned that com
binstions OF fur with tuile, chiffon or
flowers are very stylish. Many fur
hats are seen in quite wide expanaes,
ard preferably finished in the strongest
possible contrast, a unique example in
brown fur displaying a wreath of pink
roses around the wide brim, and OH the
low, broad crown appears a small puff
of brown tulle held by a buckle. The
puff Is not more than two inches by an
inch and half in dimension, and really
childish In effect.
Hats are often extremely large, fanci-
full beyond imagining, turning now here,
now there, or in broad circle, crowns
for the most part scarce worthy tho
name. Quite an antique appearance is
frequently given by shirrings held by
cords, but this not to the disadvantage
of close successive folds that in their
turn do not prevent loose envelopings,
and for the purposes named material
of course Ia better adapted than ribbon,
which is at some discount. Long, weep
ing ostrich plumes are greatly in de-
mand, because emiuently suited to the
very wide brims. Bonnets proper are
few and far between, and the place OF
strings is taken by bons and very high
cloak or coat collars.
The Elton, for style pronounced in
decline, is remarkably alive and seen
on not few street suits. But its use
is confined more than hitherto to the
completion OF suits, ana for independent
garments Louis XIV coats, raglans or
three quarter coats are chiefly On exhi-
bition. Short jackets are ehowu c,oHe
buttoned, and for utility wear Norfolks
will often complete walking skirts that
nov have an assured position, many
clearing tho ground In go convenient
and yet dignified manner that they can
be worn by matrons. The newest feature
iE walking skirts is rather narrow
circular fUunce, and this fast gives
hint that flowing. sweeping skirts cling
ing closely round the hips have not had
with S. II. g. M. bias velveteen and
corduroy binding, which still comes
first because, while the most elegant in
appearance, 1t affords the best protec-
tion not only to the skirt, but the shoes
as we'll.
10 corsages innumerable repetitions
OF former styles are seen, and the rage
for inder endent waists continues IN full
force. by far the greater number Of all
waists show finish Of pointed belts,
chiefly Of black velvet, for which there
Ia Juror and adaptation to the straight
front corset that is fashionable as ever,
and tho lead Is now taken BY the q.
b. 10 Spifite corset, because, in ad-
dition to excellent make, it comes 10 a
variety of shapes SO great as to suit
every woman, whether stout, thin,
medium, very stout, very thin. long or
short wasted or with high or low bust
Adrices from the other side, especially
from Paris, are constantly received and
changes made to suit the latest ideas,
so that nothing stereotyped is ever put
on the market. Prices run from 81 to
s. apd upwards, the last-named figure
securing beautiful article in brocade
or silk bstiste, but for general purposes
the 81. 80 styles are perhaps most to be
recommended,
Dress materials, as the weeks pro-
gress, show continued preference for
cancels hair effects that are far and
away the leading feature. Elegant
zibelines, by reason of thick, everything
hairs, look heavy, hut on touching are
not nnduly thick and light in weight.
New serges likewise, with very broad
twill and hairy, seem likely to over
weight their wearers, but are really
light and soft. With special reference
to independent waists the SHOPS offer
really charming woods in all manner
of colorings and patterns, where gay
oriental designs compete, with delight.
fully alternating stripes and dots, or
sprays vie with plain, soft materials
showing embroidery, either in sprigs
at intervals or sprays on the front and
sleeves. Rosalind May.