The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
NEW YORK WEEKLY
FASHION NOTES

cart Of the century just ciofed, aud we
may look for an assortment Of expert
mental models when the spring impor'
tat,ons appear.
Foreign fashion bndgets tell us OF ten
l. Il e models in skiris, either gathered
~ plated around the waist, which viii
be sent out for spring approval, but the
designers have been careful to preserve
the long wasted effect and the fashion
able curve in the back, without which
hey might despair oi ever being accept
81. There is iashon in the figures in
these days, and the extremely slender
woman, providing she is blessed with
the proper curve in the back, is at the
head and front Of the line.
An afternoon gown Of most effective
design ia in pale green cloth. The skirt
is cut in deep tabs at the hem. These
fall down on soft foil draperies Of mel
low-hued creamy lace, and each tab is
outlined with an embroidery in green
aud pale gold. which above il is knotted
into a bow. The bodice is bolero In form,
but cut 10 pointed leaf-like tabs which
Irop down over full bodice Of ivory
tinted lace and fnely-tucked chiffon.
The front fastens across with just two Of
these tabs like leaves, and they are all
back and front--outlined with green em-
broidery. Tabs Of the cloth similarly
finished fall on 10 full sleeves Of lace.
There is belt Of green velvet fastened
in front with massive steel and gold
buckle. The lace fchu and the fat lace
yoke are slightly wrought with gold. A
large picture hat 10 be worn with this
costume is Of soft black beaver, with
large black ostrich feathers and large
gold and steel buckle, back and front.
A very full neck ruff Of Aounces Of thick
lace bordered with chinchiila completes
the costoms.
Velvet gowns and street suits are all
the rage with the wealthy. Long trail
ing skirts for carriages and calling and
short skirts for walking, are made Of
corduroy or velveteen, with jacket to
match. Fur is beautiful with velvet,
and when the wearer can afford il revers
and collar Of fur should complete the
velvet bolero. Chinchilla Ia the fur par
excellence for dark blue mink also goes
we'll with dark blue, but, then, mink
looks alright withlanything. Fable IL
another fur which accommodates
itself readily 10 material and
color. A charming Parisian costume
shown IL Of exquisite golden
brown velvet stitched down the
front, around tie bottom and on the bo
lero with gold thread The vest is Of
cream'colored panne th ckly embroirder.
oil in gold, opening oyer a folded, sur.
plice-like front Of cream crepe dc sole.
The jaunty little bolero has collar and
reyera Of sable, and there are cuffs Of the
same fur Big gold buttons close the
oven kFt in front.
The hat is an odd but picturesque
creation in velvet the same shade as the
frock, trimmed With ostrich plumes In
varied tints OF gold aud brown.
Long coats are growing ia popularity,
but their elegance keeps them out Of the
ordinary reach, except in the shade Of
shape Of ragans, ulstors and the like.
The most beautiful and luxurious coats
are those Of velvet with satin lining, aud
fur collar and reyera. More expensive
still are those Of broadlail and Persian
lamb, with fur accompaniments. Others
are OF heavy silk, with fur or quilted.
satin lining Empire s the iavorite
mode Of making, aud tho tendency ia 10 |
have the coat very heavy, the gown and |
nndergarments being proportionately
lighter.
Now that ska ing has become such
fad, skating frooks claim our attention.
One OF special distinction has a plain
skirt OF red cloth, adorned with strap.
plings Of hid to match The dainty little |
bolsro IL Of red kid, with iacings and |
Of white satin, and the pock.
Of straps are likewise Of the leather
Nothing could be smarter or more up 10
late. The most fashionable tallors are
making their skirts almost plaiu At the |
back. with just strapping down tho |
middle, and thsi reign of the
bon pleat seems over. A simpler and |
perhAps more economical gown ia of |
brown tweed, with the narrowest strap. |
pings Of cloth To match, Frightened with |
fcvers aud vest Of rose -colored cloth
Nofked With thin gold line.
The smarter muiis are very large eth.
sr In the oblong Hat shapes with mtlle.
II the ends and bow Tor finish. or. II
IN lons-haired fura like sable. made sof,
,ad round, with tnish Of tails Won
iertnl creations are uade of scraps of
nr, chiffon aud velvet or lace aud satin
'nd fur, as You like There seems "a he
40 rule TOE these coniecaons. which can
10 very easily tsshlon,d out Of oIls and
'nds, The vvry latest fancy IN mum, is
made Of ostrich lvaIhers dyed to match
he leather boa which is OF exactly the
anne t,nt ~ the gown.
Jewelied brooches seem 10 have
oond some really practical excuse lor
helr existence aud are uled 10 lasten
ollarhands Al the bark, 10 hold up .ir.v
ocAs OF hair, aud 10 tasten dainty buls
eloros Ia front The fashion oi pinniny
hem GA Just anyN hefe cntirelv Tor sho,