Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-28
THE FASHIONS IN new YORK

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New York, Nov. 2l-Rich white satin,
trimmed with rare lace, continues the
leading material for wedding gowns,
but is CLOSELY rivaled by satin finished
creme de chine. which in best quality
is quite as expensive as the first named
fabric. Sons very attractive dresses
ordered by young brides are of chiffon
over silk or satin, and few bridal
dresses are entirely in chiffon. In
making there lie, of course, much
attention given to individual peculiari
ties, and in view OF the present fancy
for close fitting outlines princess styles
are 10 considerable vogue Not I'M
frequently there is lace yoke in front,
and sleeves, though oftensst long, are
affected ny the present Partially for
underslseves and may reach only to the
elbows. with undersleeyes that may be
removable at pleasure. Trains are
quite long or medium, and either
round or square, with marked preference,
however, for the former. Flowers most
used are orange buds or blossoms, but
for variety's sake jasmine is sometimes
chosen. For bridesmaids orchids, haw!
thorn, violets, roses or Jasmine are In
favor, and in the way OF material for
gowns mousseline de sole, chiffon, net
or crepe de chine are popular, and
maids outfits in general are very fanci-
ful, yet in view OF presumed youth both
material anu trimming, although tne
in quality. are free from the richness
that is unsuitable to the spring time
Of life.
Furs are OF great Importance this
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hanusomest possible for outdoor cover.
ings, but from the fact that they come
first in garniture and combinations.
O. G. Shayne's leading and representa-.
tive display assures such fact, ard
among his choicest offerings are shown
delightful Etons, tight fitting. with
Juno fiont, high collar rounded at
the corners and revers Of contrasting
fur. Another style is longer, with a
noint at the back, and likewise with
Juno front. In Persian lamb, seal,
otter or broad tail these stylish gar
ments are being rapidly purchased by
city bellies Change is given by three
quarter or very long coats in seal, otter
or Persian lamb, but with larger de-
mand for three-quarter than the last
mentioned garments, because less eS-
pensive.,
Long boas in fluffy furs are still very
fashionable, and the favorite furs for
these accessories are black or brown
bear, A lasRa sable, stone marten or
black or colored lynx. Small furs,
however, are preferred by some wearers
| to fluffy boas, because more easily
managed, and here is found variety az
to price and style that can suit every
one, since they begin at $40 and go tIr
according to the kind of fur, size anC
finish. Chiefly in oollarette shape they
are made in mink, Hudson Bay Of
A laska Habl0, Persian lamb, seal, bah,
lamb, chinchilla or ermine for evening
Uapes have not passed away, and arr
seen in mink. Hudson Bay or A Task,
sable, the most elegant being in Hud
SON Bay sable with tails. Eveuir,
caneS for TIE opera are in ermine, ant
young girls wear for the opera capes o
Thioet fur in pretty grayish shades
Cloth capes lined with squirrel fur ar
to be worn by conservative buyers, an,
are both genteel and comfortable. Muff
are large and in box shape.
independent skirts for all &C ,asion
are now an important part in the stock
of all department stores. Dressy ex
amples are IN tatfeta silk, chiefly black
because showing off to most advantag
the light or gay oolored waists worl
with them, and while these and 81
other dressy skirts are made long an
with sweeping effect tie regular walk
ing skirt in wool and we'll Gearing til
ground is In a continually increasin
demand. In skirt bindings the s. II
e. M. corduroy or velveteen binding cor
/ tinues to lead, and is especially valuabl
, because protecting the material that
, otherwise apt to wear objeotionably
and experience proves also that il
} smooth surface is great protection I
! the shoes as we'll.
, Nellie p" A very pretty evenin
J dress for dances can be made in fame
q chiffon or broohs mousseline Bot
show figures in lovely all over patterr
and every variety OF color. Black u,
in fancy patterns over colored taffei
+. silk is Iretty, aud there are chenil
/. dotted mousbelines and spangleu net
Rosalind May.