The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-03-22
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

March II, 1902.
The new cotton fabrics are so pretty and
varied that every taste and requirement
NAV be gratifed. For children dresses
Toile du Nord remains standard by reason
of fast color and unusual lasting qualities,
coming in stripes and checks of all sizes,
the colors new and most attractive. Edin-
boro Zephyrs in effective corded stripes are
being rapidly purchased by discriminating
buyers St. Andrew Zephyrs show novel
and rich figured designs that 50 closely APP
proach al pliqre work as To easily pass for
that choice feature High on the list of
Parkhill fabrics come Anatolian fancies
charming in 6lmy lace-like textures, en-
riched with brocade stripes from highly
mercerized threads difficult to distinguish
from silk. Anglesey Beige shows a hand
some satiny stripe alternating with cords.
Satsuma Embroideries derive the name
from rich silk embroideries on lustrous
surface Cotton fabrics are in constantly
increasing favor, as manufacturers adopt
improvements, and it can well be said that
here especially science is the handmade of
beauty. The elegant classes now reckon
on complement of fine cotton fabrics to
complete their outfits, and with so much to
rival, set great store on their dainty gowns,
woven from earth $ choicest products.
Thin fabrics, to be worn over silk, are
again leading style, and most notewor-
thy introduction for lining these fabrics is
the Yama- Mai silk, genuine silk that is
sold at the remarkably moderate price OF
about 40 cents the yard. It's a pure silk,
lovely to look upon, shown in all new
colors, black and white as well, and is be-
ing rapidly made up into petticoats or used
as a lining; it lmparts peculiarly attractive
lustre beneath diapanous materials. How
dear the silk petticoat is to a woman heart
can be understood only by woman.
Yama- Mai to ensure genuineness is stamped
on the selvedge of each yard, and these
goods certainly solve the problem of lining
or petticoat luxury at a small outlay. In
the list of thin materials, mousselines have
a high position, but grenadines have their
advocates in preference, because more du-
rable, and they are brought out in SO many
different colors and patterns that anybody
and everybody can find something to their
liking.
Linen canvas, in very large, open mesh,
is being made up into stylish tailor gowns,
and will be preferred to the more conserva-
tive linens. In gowns of all kinds, the
chief point under consideration is the flare
around the bottom, and new idea which
adds greatly to the coveted effect is to face
the slip skirt with hair cloth and add two
ruffies, all three bound with S. Fl. Il M.
bias velveteen binding. Petticoats finished
in similar manner are likewise very eff
fective in holding out skirts of dresses.
Elton Jackets are seen in the great ma
jority of tailor made gowns, and distinct
examples or spectral reminders OF Etons or
Boleros appear on dresses of thin fabrics
destined for house wear. As change
come box and cutaway coats, and Louis XIV
coats in silk, or goods akin, will be worn
with independent skirts. Neck boas are
the extravagances most conspicuous In a
season of extravagant reachings forth. In
circumference and length they have at
tanned the utmost limit; ends can 60 nc
farther than the bottom of skirts; here they
stop. but about the neck all light materials
are fluffed into the most extraordinary ex-
tremeS. Lucy CARTEk.