The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-10-18
New York Fashions.
Ftom our KeguIar e:orIespondent.


October Is, 1902.
In outdoor garments jackets lead, from
very short ones extending but little below
the waist, to others twenty inches
long. All are loose in front and either
single or double breasted. and proper
ton are loose at the back. Stylish ex-
amples are in Zibiline or other rough fin
ished cloths, but Zine. smooth cloth. in
black Dr tan Il shown at higher prices.
.:.:oil,e Eaiio eosss remain in favor; three
quarter lengths are very noticeable, and for
carriage wear elegant styles in silk, elabo-
rately trimmed with fur or lace are choice
of the wealthy. Utility coats reaching to
the bottom of pedestrian skirts, have
mannish appearance, but are hardly so
practical after all as a shorter garment,
because the latter affords greater freedom
in holding the skirt up on tempestuous
day, when even this latter day invention
may be found not impervious to pavement
slush.
Recent openings of dressy gowns reveal
similarity as to outline with what has gone
before, and for newness one must look to
garniture The great run on pendants, or
what is on the pendant order, becomes i'm
mediately apparent, and even fiat lying
passementeries partake of shapes that might
easily hang Such fancy has undoubtedly
induced the immense popularity accorded
to grapes, whether in genuine ball shape
or as in passementeries, in slightly rising
simulations in velvet or silk. Colorings, of
course, are according to fancy, and in mil
linery are varied and beautiful. Cloth
gowns, in white or evening shades, have
unwonted prestige, but are almost always
relieved by open embroidery or heavy white
lace. As result, moreover of the Dress
makers Convention, woman attire has
received notable impulse in the direction
not only Of the aesthetic, but in that of
right pose of the body, since no matter how
beautiful the gown, it will count for little
if the wearer be wanting in grace of motion
or correct attitude in repose. To such
end the leaders, in this unique assemblage,
began at the foundation, and no small in
terest has been aroused by the fact that
choice in the exempli6cation of what would
be most conducive to the aim in view was
made of the G. B la spirite corset.
Evening dresses continue TO show the
prominence of light material, and where
silk is used it is often draped by net or
chiffon inexpensive party gowns can, in
consequence, be made at home if need be,
and for young girls nothing is SO pretty as
a net or some other sheer fabric. Necks
are cut either round or square. and most
sleeves extend well to the elbow, in order
to admit of the angel drapery that is so
graceful. In marked contrast, are counters
laden heavily with pedestrian skirts, that
give no excuse for broom brigates on dusty
streets, or hampered effort in locomotion.
Extremes are thus noticeable, and more
than all, adaptability to special occasions.
1t may be added, too, that dressmakers
without dissent approve the new S. II. &
NJ velvet braid skirt protector, especially
in respect to its use on drop skirts, that
hitherto have been vexatious on account of
an easy fraying The new braid is the
more liked also because requiring only one
sewing to attach it to the skirt.
In new millinery the prevalence of white
or very light shades, especially the former,
is very noticeable. A broad white, rough
finished felt, encircled by white or pale
hued dahlias, roses, pond lilies or grapes
has an acme of style. Chiffon or tulle are
again united with heavy material, or may
appear alone, and the introduction of fur
is everywhere welcome, both as a garniture
or in making the whole hat. A most
striking innovation is the use of squirrel
fur, that promises to become quite fad
At very stylish milliners hat was com
posed Of alternate rows Of tulle and squirrel
fur, and entire hats are seen i'll the gray
coating of one or more nimble denizens of
our woods. Little innocents gamble no
more because fair ones must be wrapped in
their skins and feminine hands be protected
by natures gift for the tiny animals
warmth Squirrel fur neck pieces are also
a complement in fashionable exhibitions.
Lucy CARTER.