The daily tribune., 1903-12-05
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Evening Dresses, Corsages, Sleeves,
Gloves, Shoes, Flowers.

pretty dresses lOr evening, are mhue
in net that begins at the simple point
d'esprlt and goes up to meanings in
patterns more or less intricate. on the
order of lace, yet by no means to be
classed as limitations. Light quality
crepe de chine is sometimes met
with at bargains and when so obtain
eG, forms lovely and not costly gowns
The same can be said of light quality
silks, all the more in vogue, because
light weight. Patterns are small and
inconspicnous. on the all over order
In flowers for evening wear, orchid
are extremely fashionable and as
variations here, are almost endless, a
corresponding range is afforded for
choice. Roses seem never to become
amiss and buds are lovely finish,
especially for the hair. Half gar
lands of small blossoms are extremely
fashionable as completion to the
coiffure, but not to the exclusion of
butterflies, pompons or other high
rising adornments.
Corsages for evening, show sleeves
of all lengths, from mere strap
around the arm, to such as come to
the wrist, but the greater number are
between these two extremes and of
late. there seems to be reaction
against the ungraceful puff below the
elbow and many new sleeves show the
upper portion comparatively full, 18th
an elbow drapiug falling over close
fitting wrist portion. Evening
gloves are of all lengths to suit sleeves
aud are chiefly in white, either dress.
ed or undressed. with proportion
in pala pink. blue or the pastel shades
in undrvssed kid. Handsome shoes
for evening are embroidered, there
being something of run on this style
of finish and hosiery is embroidered
in keeping.
ject of great interest and many useful
and most attractive holiday gifts have
been selected from c. O. ShayDe's
furs, especially in the lines of Hudson
been purchased at great advantage.
they are offered at prices impossible
to other dealers. Russian snbles come
as nearly under the head of everlast-
ing, as anything mundane can be, and
Hudson Bay in its beautiful softness
and wearing qualities, is perpetual
delight and comfort. In the way of
small presents. cslenders remain pop
ty can be had for % cents. The
cover simnaltes book, with the por-
trait of some we'll known author.
On the inside is an extract from his
Unle1s unuer exceptional circum-
stances, an expensive present from a
lady to "A gentleman, or gentleman
to lady, is in bad taste. Books are
kerchiefs are unobjectIouable or
either alone or as an ACCOMPANYING t
to the latter, one or more bottles of
choice perfnmery, are always welcome.
lis fayorite selection. it's refinement
and delightful fragrance commencing
it to the most fastidious. Three was
never before so varied an assortment
of bags aud purses shown as at pres
ent. doubtless because dress pockets
not being allowed, receptacle of
some sort becomes a necessity. Silk
en- bags with metal clasps are prom
ipent; exquisite bead bags are very
choice and in leather, the range is al
most limitless. and here red leather is
very fashionable. A new presentation
in leather. has handles. and when
portfolio on each side for bills or
papers. This of course is rather
bulky, bat usefrl to business man
or woman. Iu the other extreme,
are dainty little bead purses for
change and small leather purses have
round handles of the same, that can
be placed on tbs arm. or give security
when held in the hand. These and
other novelties however. do not hin.
der large assortments Of purses aud
bags in standard styles. Small pict-
ure frames are in gilt. silver or gun
metal, chiefly tile former most
appropriate and acceptable holiday
gift to literary lady or gentleman.
would be handsome fountain pen.
LUCY CARTER.