The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-11-15
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
Nouo,,har 10 1o09

November IL, 1902.
Chiffon, lace, crepe de chine or soft fin
ished satin are used preferably for bridal
gowns, the last named fabric perceptibly
different from the thick, stately material
of former days. Both chiffon and lace
appear in garniture and prestige attaches
to the exquisite passementeries noticeable.
Yokes add their special charm and large
collars, in fine workmanship, may almost
conceal the corsage they adorn. Trains
are still round and vary in length according
to individual taste Wells are OF tulle or
lace and the former are usually worn over
the face until after the ceremony. Orange
buds and blossoms, white hyacinths, white
roses or new flower resembling white
jasmine, and called Star of Bethlehem, are
fashionable 1t often happens that Science
is The Hand Maid of Beauty, and espe-
cially is this the case respecting new velve-
teens, which, by reason Of improvements
in manufacture, are invested with attributes
hitherto thought peculiar to velvet. Soft,
high finish, durability in color and texture
as well, are very noticeable and cause un-
wonted demand. Thus no little impetus
is given the general call for velvet proper,
and in both gowns and out door garments
elegant examples are trimmed with fur,
passementerie, lace, jet, spangles or bands
of cloth to correspond in hue, while fancy
buttons contribute their individual finish
Some handsome velvet gowns are so made
by reason Of yokes as to be suitably worn
either at dinners, receptions, or rendered
low neck by removing the yoke, form ex-
ceptionally attractive gowns for evening.
In making up velveteen or velvet dresses,
heavy grass cloth and other interlinings
have given way to featherbone, because OF
its undoubted superiority. Long coats or
cloaks in velvet are reckoned very choice
for evening or carriage wear. and short
velvet jackets trimmed with jet are jaunty
beyond compare.
STYLES IN FURS.
Buyers who cannot afford Russian sable,
make an excellent choice in deciding on
Hudson Bay Sable Or Mink. But those
who can afford a present expense are graf
flied by the reflection that they are pro-
vided for life time and may hand down
to daughters or granddaughter a really
precious possession Such purchasers view
with positive delight c. c. Shaynes mag
nifcent exhibit in this line The most
careless observer may note the great prom
inence given this season to ermlne, but
chiefly, nevertheless, as combination to
other furs. Everywhere it is seen in
revers, collars, bands around muffs, or as
trimmings in similar style, while in MILL
merry extremely stylish hats are made en-
tirely in ermine, flowers, usually white,
forming contrast wide apart as the poles.
The soft gray of chinchilla finds delight
full expression in long, stole collars and
muffs to match, but indeed the same can
be said of many other furs, such az the fox
furs, lynx, marten, otter, mink or even
squirrel, that suddenly has been sprung
upon the public as wearable. Its popu-
larity, however, is not likely to be lasting.
or three quarter coats, it is so made up and
appears in combinations and muffs as well
Persian lamb jackets are in high esteem,
and, with or without mink revers, are be-
ing rapidly sold to city bellies. They are
fitted at the back, with loose fronts, and
form a most judicious selection. Other
elegant jackets are in broadtail OF SEAL and
in length, garments on this order FUN from
those quite short, to three-quaster coats.
Collars have stole front ends; long fiat
boas are in corresponding style, and in
muffs there is noticeable change to fat
styles. Lucy CARTER.