Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-16
THE FASHIONS IN NEW YORK

New York, Oct. 10. Never before has
such a variety in outdoor garments,
both in shape and material, been put
before purchasers, Jackets lead, ard
from very short ones, some on the
blouse order, extend to 27-inoh lengths,
these being exclusive OF the Norfolk
shapes, Monte Carlo coats in greater
lengths still have prestige, and vie with
three-quarter coats, while long cloaks
are now In acknowledged supremacy.
Many Ill effects, however, result from
the wearing Of this last style of gar
ment on the street. The handsomer
are adapted exclusively to carriage
wear; palmer ones reaching to the
bottom of pedestrian skirts are in
better taste, hut will be found incon-
yenient enough when winter slush will
arrive. For carriage wear tho richest
fabrics, finished in most ornate manner,
chiefly white or ecru lace, arc notice
able; but for jackets much favor will
be shown those in Zibeline and other
rough or hairy woven materials. Fine
cloth in black or the tan shades con
tinues to find favor among exclusives,
and is proportionately expensive. All
coverings show loose fronts, either
single or double, in Difference to loose
corsage fronts.
Cloth gowns in white or light evening
shades have remarkable prominence in
openings of SNOWY dinner and reception
dresses, but Invariably the severe ma
terial is relieved by much open work
embroidery or a complement often
lavish of heavy white lace. Chiffon in
finish is sometimes combined, and in
dressy wear this season the intrusion
Of fur bands, usually quite narrow, is
considered worry stylish. Sash ends of
Chiffon ars bordered by sable, and
white cloth gown has o short bretelle
OF ermine on the corsage and border
Of the same around the lover edge Of
the skirt. These cloth dresses are, OF
course, made high neck and long
sleeves 1t may Ee added that as q
result of the drossmakers convention
woman's attire has received notable
impulse, not only in the direction Of
the aesthetic, but in that of a right
pose CT the holy, since. no matter how
beautiful the gown, it will count Tor
little il the wearer he wanting in grace
of motion or correct attitude in
repose. To such end the leaders in this
unique a5demblage hogan at the founda.
ton, and no small interest has bean
aroused by the fact that choice in the
exemplification OF what would be most
conducive to the aim in view was made
OF tho @, 3. u Ia spirite corset
Evening dresses in the higher tyres
are beautiful creations Partially is
still shown for diaphauous fabrics, and
where an occasional gown is mads in
silk an over drapery in net or chiffon
IS eminently in order. A lovely example
in pink tatfeta, showing roses around
the low corsaga and festoons to match
that head the chiffon flounce, is over
draped by white net. Lack of novelty
in outline and fabric is atoned for by
wonderfully artistic combinations.
Necks are cut either round or square,
and occasional very short sleeves or
rather pretenca of sleeves arc seen but
usually sleeves extend we'll down to the
elbow, and this with a view to com.
pletion of angel drapery, that is in very
great favor. An exceptional princess
outlines appear, and in potable OK
hihition there was one Empire gown
Fol. street. wear large offerings are
made in pedestrian skirts, that now
have an assured position; and for both
gowns in general and independent
skirts dressnlakers have given unani-
nous verdict in favor of the new s. II.
4 "a. velvet braid skirt protector, espe-
cially in regard to its use on drop
skirts, that hitherto have been vexa-
tious on account Of an easy fraying.
The new braid is the moro liked also
because requiring only one sewing to
attach it to the skirt
lii row millinery the prevalence of
white or very light shades is a novel
feature. Flowers too are now seen in
abundance, but almost exclusively in
velvet, while richly or delicately toned
velvet leaves are in marked favor,
Nothing can he more stylish than
broad white felt in rough texture en-
circled by wreath of pond lilies, pale
dahlias or rich white roses. Tho use
of silk, plain or MORE, is likewise
special feature. Not few new hats are
covered wholly by narrow rows of
pinkod silk, and some hats are plainly
oyerlaid by silk. Chenille is much
used in finish, and the combining of
light and heavy material continues
Fur is extremely fashionable, forming
entire hats or seen in trimming, and a
startling innovation is the use of
squirrel fur. This hitherto despised
fur composes entire hats; it is seen
throughout dress in general, entire
jackets, muffs or neck pieces being
noticeable. RosaIind NAV.