The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
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From Our Regular Correspondent
June II, 1902.
A satin gown in princess shape is not
unfrequently the choice of some stately
bride, but to many young women, the
friendly amplitude and poetic softness of
chiffon causes preference for its atoning
possibilities Crepe de Mignon is new
material specially introduced for wedding
dresses, because lighter weight than the
genuine fabric; satin finished crepe de
Chine is likewise special bridal fabric,
but the delightful grace attendant on the
conventional crepe de Chine, causes It's
retention. After all, however, chiffon is
perhaps the oftenest seen and fully rufied,
is altogether charming. Lace medallions
or borders, impart dressiness and as
trimming on other fabrics, than itself, this
lovely material is still in great demand.
As an innovation may be noted the rsak-
ing up of some new wedding dresses, with
necks cut low at the throat and this is in
keeping with decided effort to do away
with the very high cut necks that have
been SO long in favor. Sleeves to the ell
bow, finished by an undersleeve, are such
a rage, that bridal gowns follow, but in
place Of light finishing, the kid glove is
long enough to meet the sleeve. Sashes
are used to considerable extent and show
the current idea of knettings on the ends.
Trains are round and tulle is still accepted
for the veil, which is attached most fire.
quently by orange buds and blossoms; lilies
Of the valley come next and as an excep-
ton, small white roses are noticeable.
For travelling long silk cloaks are in
extreme favor, SO much so, as to render
the dress of secondary Importance and
therefore in the former, there is unheard
of variety and many times an elaborate
ness quite unsuited to possible hardship.
Travelling conveniences have however
reached perfection and by aptitude in ap-
pointment, are well suited to days of run
ming to and fro. Particularly worthy Of
mention, is the bureau trunk made on the
same principal as an ordinary house bureau,
SO that articles laid in, cannot be crushed
by undue weight, yet are kept in right po-
sition A pretty idea, too, is to perfume
in delicate way, each drawer OF the trunk
after packing, 80 that on opening it, the
articles of my lady's wardrobe will be
charged with sweetness, instead OF the
usual STIFFNESS caused by packing. The
same. thought may be carried out with
trunks of all kinds and satchels as we'll
It may be added that no perfume is so
well adapted to this purpose as Murray q
Lanman's Florida water, which is always
carried by experienced travellers who know
that after the fatigue of a journey or ex-
posure in the sun, its refreshing qualities
are beyond compare.
Graduating dresses are models OF sim
plicity, yet none the less attractive. Is
pecial opponents they are of what may be
done by the more inexpensive light fabrics
Of the day, but in view Of that avoidance
of expensive adornment which, in theory
at least, should beft the student, the most
frequent finish is that of tuckings or ruff
filings or both; though the ribbon sash Is
SO inherent part of young womanhood' S
dress, that it is almost an essential, either
in soft Liberty satin or in chiffon. Soft
finished null is much used for graduating
gowns. Mousseline comes in for share
of patronage and an all peryading chiffon
lends its,own peculiar grace to the young
graduate. Lace or other Jokes are per-
missible and elbow sleeves are almost the
rule, with open work mitts to meet.
LIJCY CARTER.