The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-01-03
JOURNAL WEEKLY
FASHION LETTER

New Yong, Jan. 3.-Dress being one
of the principal accomplishment of wo-
men, IL is always an attractive and more
OF less absorbing subject, but for fetching
and true elegance the winter season car
ries off the palm. Richness of materials
and consequent lavish expenditure are
distinguishing features which are most
effectively supplemented this season by
the use of fur, which in some form
adorns nearly every fashionable costume.
Fur has attained high pinnacle Of val
ne in commercial estimation, but this
only serves to make It more desirable
/ from fashions standpoint and adds zest
TO the desire for possession.
The winter girl may be clad in fur
from head to foot il her bank account is
large enough. There are long coats and
entire gowns of fur, besides numerous
and varied boleros, short jackets, fancy
collarettes, boas and fur trimmings with
out end. Even eealskin is made into a
gown with demi train and plaits in the
back, II fashion reports from Paris are to
be depended on, and then there are close.
fitting skirts OF baby lamb worn with
chin ,hilla boleros or bolero of the same
fur with a chinchilla collar and revers.
The ele CANT bodice to wear with
the furskirts and jackets is made Of lace.
and the approved finish tor fur bolero
is belt of white satin draped wide
around the figure, and sometimes ending
in knotted ends with long silk tassels, or
gold ornaments. Black satin is also used
for belts and sash ends. Another feature
Of the fur bolero lie the undersleeve OF
lace like the bodice gathered into fur
wristlet.
Much of the elegance in these fur
costumes is accomplished through the
medium OF contrast, which is given by
using lace and ornamental buttons OF
tortoise shell set in gold. Some Of the
long coats of fur are supplemented 10y
deep collar of lace instead of the
usual fur collar and revers. Chinchilla
and baby lamb form one Of the most
effective combinations of fur, and one
chinchilla bolero worn with a baby
lamb skirt shows undersleeves of the
baby lamb.
Embroidered gold galloon and velvet
are both used "a decoration for fur,
one example of the application Of the
former being seen on deep cape Of
baby lamb with triple shoulder capes.
Each of these is edged around with
the gold galloon. The long fur redingotes
are usually supplied with deep.shaped
Aounce, which gives them pretty flare
around the hem, and are made with
flowing sleeves ending between the
elbow and wrist over lace undersleeves.
Black chantilly is used for this purpose
with sable, in which case the muff is
dainty little affair of black lace and
flowers.
The entire gown of baby lamb is one
Di the special extravagances OF fash
on which is varied in the different
modes Of trimming. The fur is so soft
and clinging that it fits the figure like
cloth and the prettiest skirt model is
in princess form. Three shaped bands
1f sable trim one skirt of this kind,
beginning at either eide Of the front
oredth and extending all around the
back, The bolero with n sable collar
s OF the baby lamb and is confined at
he waist with black satin belt
Trimming Is said 10 be the one thing
which establishes fur garment as
iew this season, but that is hardly
rue, since IL is the made.over gar
nent which most readily ayails itself
# the different modes Of combination.
let il ia fact that the garment made
ntirely of one fur with no contrasting
ur, or fabric for the collar is quite out Of
ashton. A very unusual variation is
he sealskin bolero with an ermine
olar and edsing all around While
hiffon frills soften the effect Of the col.
ar on the inside This lie pretty idea
Or fur capes which need new touch Of
ome sort TO give them style.
Suede leather embroidered in steel ia
ne of the vagaries in fur decorations
nd is seen on a sable bolero, edging it
Il around and also forming the vest {
nd revers. This sort of garment is
specially designed for skating, but very
tile can be said in favor Of the leather,
az a means Of trimming fur r
any kind. p
Among the many variations in the Al
Sc OF fur trimming is a black satin =
Dwn with three bands OF broad tail q
round the skirt and one midway be.
Veen. They are two inches wide, and n
4 these at intervals, all around, rosettes a
black chiffon are sewn. A very short
,collete boero Of broad tail with a Louis ~
III collar and undersleeve decorates N
e silk bodice, fastening in front with te
liffOn rosette and a soft end. Flounces
fur trim some Of the cloth gowns,
hile others in which the skirt is a
Ties Of PANELS are outlined on each
,am with narrow band of fur ending
wider band around the hem.