The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-05-11
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent

May 8, 1901.
While chiffon or crepe de chine are used
for wedding dresses, ivory satin, in rich
quality, remains the first choice, with trim
mings of chiffon or lace or, perhaps, the
two in combination. Sometimes sleeves
reach only to the elbows, with an elaborate
finish of drapery on the angel order,
but again, by the verdict of high class
dressmakers, such style is decried as lack
ing dignity. Yokes, however, are often
noticeable, and used in all leading work
rooms Trains are long, usually, but in
ordering brides take into account the sur
roundings, and for church wedding the
sweep of material is more imposing than in
the comparatively narrow limitations of "A
parlor The usual length of a train is from
sixty to seventy inches, although bride
who wished to distance all rivals, wore a
train ninety inches long,
Wells are of tulle or lace, as formerly,
and the first named is worn over the face
until after the ceremony or otherwise, ac-
cording to fancy Orange buds and bios
SONS are the favorite flowers, although
lilies of the valley are frequent selection.
For change, however, white cherry bios
SONS, with green leaves discarded, have
been used, and small snowballs, having in
contrary style setting of tiny fern leaves,
have contributed a quota to the adornment
of an aspirant before the altar. A leading
shape in millinery comes very far over the
forehead, reaching out like shelf, or again
the brim may tower high, but it both cases
flowers are set on the front edge with al
most topping effect, and peculiar pictures
are thereby afforded of faces peeping from
underneath, the more so, because framed
in immense side rolls of hair An aspect
of shrinking furtiveness is impaired, which
certainly does not characterize the new cen
tury girl More in keeping are ''shirt
waist hats, the name given outing varie
ties in rough straw, with trimming of
Liberty satin, perhaps band and bow of
ribbon velvet, and saucy quill feather or
two, OF perhaps breast feather, the latter
being particularly fashionable.
Leading colors in millinery are red or
pale blue, but neither are generally becom-
ing. In view of the trying effect of pale
blue on an imperfect complexion, and its
great becomingness to clear one, society
blonde began some time ago, with most
satisfactory result, when washing her face
to use Pears soap, Even here, in spite of
keenest competition, it stands first, on &C
count of its absolute purity, and this, the
young lady correspondent who wished to
know the best method of obtaining a good
complexion, is requested to note. Careful
diet and fresh air must also count. With
outing hat, shirt waist and short skirt
woman no longer appears on the clinging
vine order Quite independent, almost ag-
gressive, she steps forth, nor indeed can
too much be said in praise of these indie
pendent skirts Narrowness in cut prevents
too much weight; they take most impor-
tant position, and, finished with the s. H.
& NJ. bias velveteen binding, are most
stylish and practical as well. For house
or dressy wear, nevertheless, there is grace
in long skirt that is peculiarly feminine;
in view of the same, some Inconvenience
must be pardoned, so, in its appropriate
sphere, the long skirt is really as com
mendable as the short one.
"Stylish Independent skirts in black
taffeta silk are extremely popular, though
entire suits of the same are freely shown,
the latter almost invariably completed by
an Elton jacket. Some have, throughout,
very narrow tucks laid closely, but this adds
to the weight, renders them warm and they
catch the dust.
ssOuting Hat In addition to the
styles in outing hats mentioned above, there
are very stylish ones showing straight,
medium brims and crowns, completely COW
cred by dress material, bingham, batiste,
ETC.. laid plainly, with a finish of band and
bow of the same bound, or narrow velvet
ribbon and bow. Lucy CARTER.