The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

January IA, 1903.
Taste in dress is far more effective then
expenditure of money, and the home dress
maker by her own efforts or the aid of
professional ''coming in, may often turn
out the prettiest examples in material by
no means costly. In families too, where
several daughters give mutual assistance
and interchange of fabric or accessories,
charming gowns are possible with surpris-
ingly small outlay To this end, the Cos
samer like fabrics of the time and combi-
nations of both material and garnitures
are porerful factors. Nets, moussellnes,
etc., are frequently obtainable by judicious
buyers at prices far below that of making,
and there are mothers who really feel
ashamed to own how little has been the
cost of many garments.
The large collars Of today are perhaps
the most effective accessories obtalnable
and many plain gown has been rendered
dressy by their aid In view also of con-
tinued vogue, new patterns are put upon
the market, prominent among which, are
Paraguay laces extremely fine in weave
and not unfrequently combined with heavy
patterns that offset the airy grace charac-
teristic of South American texture. Ro-
man lace is also another late introduction
and Point de Venice will remain fash
ionable, although not more SO than
Point de d Alencon. Much too is ac-
complished by colored appliques and
metal, jet or pearl passementeries and IN
view of the rage for pendants, new collars
will largely SAVIOR of the favorite finish.
The transferability of these collars, is
great item to their advantage, In garni-
lures, chiffon remains a strong factor,
coming in acceptably almost anywhere and
united, as hitherto, with any other trim
ming, to say nothing of fur and in view OF
of this, farsighted women are taking ad-
vantage not only of C. G. Shayne's Jan
uary reductions, but his reputation for re-
liability and are laying in supplies of fur
trimmings that have prestige possible to
nothing else. Large purchases too are be-
ing made in the line of stole collars and long
boas that are quite as serviceable and hand
some at summer resorts as in town during
the winter Large fur garments, such as
Jackets or capes are secured on the most
favorable terms, with view to next win
ter and even in midsummer at ocean or
mountain hotels or villas Frequently a
fur development is needed to atone for
thin garments, when breezes almost pierre
ing in freshness, bring roses to the cheeks,
but render warm clothing indispensable.
JEwELRY.
Semi precious stones are very greatly In
demand and fashionable rings show large
specimens in the centre, with tiny pearls
or diamonds on the circlet at each side.
Emeralds or turquoises in the matrix, have
of course an charging effect and both are
much sought after, yet not to the dlsad-
vantage of amethysts that have lost no
prestige and nothing is more attractive than
large amethyst set in pearls or diamonds.
American sapphires, too, are particularly
stylish Pins in fancy shapes are still a
necessity, and for these favorite simulations
are symbolical of outdoor sports, such as
dogs heads, whips, ETC., although more
feminine portrayals in flowers or dainty
leaves are lso noticeable.
"Mrs. R." inexpensive materials for
evening gowns, are thinn canvas, wolfe,
batiste, light weight etamine or net.
"Lucy," A pretty way Of making your
gown of wolfe, would be accordion plaits
throughout, with lace collar, cuffs and
belt. The skirt can be finished by several
tucks. LUCY CARTER.