The Republican journal., 1903-02-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Cotton Materials. Swiss Muslns. Printed
Tulle. Silks. Spring Tailor Suits. Millinery.
EC0rresnnndence of The Journal

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Tulle. Silks. Spring Tailor Suits. Millinery.
Correspondence of The Journal.
The destinations of spring woods are
withheld until after the allurements of
cotton materials have been fully dis
played; as various dresses of the latter
fabric are indispensable to summers
outfit, while one or two of the former
are sufficient Certainly, selection be-
comes difficult, between lovely ging-
hams in every variety of dots, stripes,
(plain or fioraD combinations of the lat
ter with chene effects, mercerized
stuffs, Madras, cheviots, zephyrs, plain
or embroidered piques; and these are
only beginning. Silk ginghams are in
high repute, makinga handsome morn
ing dress for stylish watering places.
AS WHITE FABRICS
are more in demand than ever, Swiss
muslins are proportionately prominent,
both the dotted and embroidered varie-
ties; and stripes edged with hemstitch-
ing, or open work, single leaves, or
clusters, bring about remarkable va
riety.
The prettieSt novelty in wash fabrics,
however, is termed printed tulle";
simply very fine bobinet lace, 32 inches
wide, stamped in beautiful leaf and
flower patterns fast colors) making
quite as much show as chiffon and
more durable as it does not crush. 1t
is rs cents per yard. and lining spec
tally adapted for this fabric is 25 cts,
also 50 inches wide; and in view of all
| these attractions, it is not surprising
that Lord & Taylor's counters are
crowded with fastldious shoppers.
/ FOULARDS
will be worn, but they were carried to
such an extreme last season that re-
action may be expected, particularly
among highly refined persons, who will
probably prefer shepherd plaid silks, or
very soft, clinging black silks. Fancy
taffetas are very choice, or plain OF en-
broidered pongees are lways service
able, and ready for many different oc
casions. A plain pongee, called "Chan-
tung," commands special attention,
and the colored varieties, embroidered
in contrast or harmony are alike desir-
able for waists or entire costumes.
SPRING TAILOR SUITS
show skirts of either seven or nine
DO >loi+ IN
seam, inverted plaits, or the well-worn
tucks, ending where the flare begins.
The blouse waist is the only model as
yet--without collar, but usually some
ornamentation around the neck; as, for
example, handsome white cloth suit,
had fancy stitching of crimson silk in a
fancy leaf pattern, around the neck,
and plain stitching trimmed wide,
white taffeta silk belt and cuffs.
ABLACK ETAMINE BLOUSE
had three tiny capes around the neck,
and SO far all sleeves droopa at the wrist
gathered to cuff. A blouse front is
the opportunity for the display of pen
dants, and it is not lost. A plated
position back is universal, set on under
the belt. As finish, tbs leading posi-
ton is taken by the new S. H. & NJ.
velvet braid skirt protector, and this
with reason, since it is extremely light,
is attached by one sewing and thus can
be more quickly put on than any other.
Moreover, it does not deface the shoes.
LARGE LACE STRAW HATS
are the only ones yet displayed, and be-
yond doubt, flowers and foliage are
the leading factors of spring millinery;
at the same time maline, and other airy
fabrics, both plain and embroidered, are
shown in over two hundred shades.
Large and small flowers are again in
rivalry-huge silk velvet poppies or
orchids, large and small roses, gera-
NUNS, hyacinths, lilies of-the-valley,
berries of various kinds and colors,
: and lastly grapes, which are as promi-
nent as ever. The use of foliage will
be almost unlimited-not only sprays
of green leaves, but tinted foliage as
well, with moss in addition. Rubber
stems connecting bouquets OF flowers
, will be very stylish, and bernes, grapes
and roses will be seen in combination.
Appliques of Russian, venetian or
other heavy laces will be used ON brims;
and chiffon scarfs edged in Persian
colors or with lace are adapted to side
or back draperies on hats.
VERONA CLARKE.