The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-14
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
New materials, as the most prominent
feature, show camel's hair fnishings that
not unfrequently reach the limit Of shag-
glness Such is the character of twills,
showing at intervals, large oblong designs,
from which are pendant long dropping
hairs, materials in plain weave or twill,
being perhaps equally pronounced because
their entire surfaces are oyerspread by
the all pervading completion. In gen
eral, however, there is notable absence
of novelty in dress goods.
Walking skirts do not diminish in favor
but rather grow in popularity as their con-
venience is proved by experience. Eton
Jackets however, became SO common, that
symptoms of decline appear and this to the
advantage of blouses, which, moreover,
admit of greater freedom and such feature
to the new century girl, is of much ae-
count. A yet greater consideration is that
the blouse, like theEton, does not apparently
lessen the skirt length and the same will
prevent a completion in the way of more
standard jacket shapes Norfolk jackets will
be seen TO some extent, notwithstanding and
there are some new street gowns finished by
close fitting jackets which may with safety be
worn by rather exceptionally tall women to
whom lessening of skirt lengths would
be an advantage
Millinery shapes, presented by Lord x
Taylor, determine the fact that low, broad
outl;nao will anoa ,,,ora l.,,l ,,,l ,,,t .,.,,o.
tishly awry on the head, will produce much
jauntiness. As hitherto likewise garntures
are usually placed IN encircling style and
successive folds, as formerly, will be most
frequent. Straw is replaced by felt or
cloth, stitched or otherwise, which this year
has extraordinary prestige, ranging from
smooth varieties, to twills mixed or plain
and more or less stitched, of novelties in
camel $ hair plentifully bestrewn with over
lying hairs. As trimming material, panne
velvet or panne silk is freely shown, plain
or figured. Corrugated panne, woven
in ridges, is stylish; there are sharp con-
;rasts between the lightest possible trim
mings, such as tulle or chiffon, with vel
VcO vi HOdfy oih, w say houuiiiS VI ldCo
that is seen to some extent
Birds and plumage in many combinations
and varieties, are, to judge by present Of
ferings, in larger demand than ever before.
Breast feathers in great length, sweep
around wide brims; from central heads,
wings of greater or less size spread them
selves; long single quills come in for share
of patronage, and song birds in native col
orings or dyed to suit Fashions dictates,
still raise mute protest against the silenc-
ing of their voices. Ostrich plumes are
seen in unheard of lengths and with lesser
extensions, give promise that this standard
establishment will vie with special novel
ties Feather boas will also compete with
fur and come in immense lengths and rich
ness. Many are in ostrich plumage, but
marabout mixed with coq plumage, or fiat
coz boas, are noticeable.
Flowers are usually mammoth roses or
poppies to be placed singly or in pairs, but
there are moderate sized chrysanthemums
and in all there is at times a notable disre-
gard of nature, as when brown or green
blossoms appear. A gorgeous orange is
conspicuous and splendid red in darkened
1 shades. Lucy CARTER.