Arizona republican., 1902-11-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS
Bridal Gowns; Trimmings; Flowers;
 A Velvet Season; Styles in FuTs.

Soft raimeut still bafits the bride. Chiffon, lace or Crepe de Chine are chosen, nor is the time honored satin gown, the stately garment of former days, since it likewise partakes of pres ent ideas and yields to the touch, rather than rcsists by reason of thick texture. Exceptional gowns are beau Jifully embroidered on chiffon. In making, there is here as marked d lack Of originality as elsewhere in dress, but as elsewhere, great liberty in garni- ture and it's disposal Passementerie, lace or chiffon; the two latter in flOunc- ings and rulings, lead and as in dresses designed for less in teresting occasions, effective use is made of large collars, which sometimes almost conceal the corsage which they ornament. Yokes still add their own peculiar charm and in view of the poetry that invests angel drapery, sleeves contribute to the same, termi- mating often at the elbow, but in such case, under sleeves serve as continual tions to the wrist. Trains show no de- parture rom former ideas, being round and in length, such as the prospective bride may dictate. The tulle veil usu- ally shades the face until after the ceremony; lace veils Of course impart their own special elegance and may be held either by orange buds and blos sons, white hyacinths, or white roses and as a novel introduction may be note q a new blossom resembling white jasT nine and effectively named the Star of Bethlehem.
 F or dress in general nothing is in hiF,her favcr than velvet, or velveteen, the latter being a high grade fabric, because of remarka ble improvements in manufacture by which a delightful gloss and refined coloring is given. An other strong point in favor of velve- teen, is it's great durab bilty. Printed velvet is very stylish and plaids, espe- cially in blue and green combinations, have much showing. In the way of trimming both velvet and velveteen, fur is in great demand, by reason of it's exceptional elegance, and another style is 10 adorn a velvet gown with bands of cloth in self color. This is particularly effective when the velvet is metal printed and the cloth in solid color. It may be added, too, that much more artistic effects in making are now accompl shed by the discarding of heavy grass cloth or whalebone and the use n preference for stiffening and interlining, Of featherbone. A dressy velvet gown has combination of lace and net, beautifully adorned by jet spangles. Other elegant gowns are of velvet showing inserted panels of net edged with jet or again the dress is of net with velvet in applique. This and other styles are high neck for reception wear or may be made low fer the most elaborate evening occasions.
 In outdoor garments velvet is like wise considered very stylish and noth- ing is better liked than short velvet jackets trimmed with jet or again long evening coats or outer wraps trimmed handsomely al the edges, but otherwise aeit plain, are chos en by tasteful buy CTS. A very effective and elegant model shows a velvet cape lined with ermine and edged with chinchilla or squirrel fur with high Medici collar to correspond.
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