The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-10-26
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 26, 1906
New York Fashions.
OCTOBER Is, 1860

OCTOBER Is, 1860.
A search through attics or long forgot
ten "put-away places" may reveal treas
ures that can now be utilized, as almost
every material except crepon is in demand.
In silks, plain, dotted, striped, figured,
changeable, checked or plaided, all are
stylish, and the greater variety of c'lors
combined, the more desirable. If not
enough for waist, straps across the should
ers Gin bretelle or suspender style) over
thin waist, such as dotted net, plain net,
sheer embroidery or lace, is the very latest
idea for evening waists. An epaulet fall
ing on the arm may be made in any way
that looks well, and belt of similar ma
terial keeps the straps and epaulet in
proper position.
Black ribbon velvet as if in revenge for
long neglect, trims dresses, waists, neck
fixtures, and for the purpose mentioned
just above, is singularly attractive
straps connected by black silk cord, or
very narrow velvet ribbon. Colored velvet
is equally desirable for this purpose. Black
lace, with handsome edge over silk dotted
net falls in with the still prevailing fancy
for black and white Batiste embroidery
threatens to rival lace, and as elbow sleeves
are still universal with dressy waists, the
quantity of material required is consider
ably lessened. Ribbon of every hue and
pattern may trim hat, form wristlets and
bows on elbow sleeves, or if lowered, make
a high belt, or bit of plaided silk cut a
moderate width and hemmed is the newest
neck-tie.
Braid and passementerie of all descrip-
lions are in style, and a short suit jacket
is often trimmed with braid, while the
skirt is plain Colored embroidery (ma
chine made) in narrow band on the front
of sombre waist or jacket gives the gar
ment an entirely different air, and clusters
or rows of small gilt, enameled or steel but
tons lend efficient aid. Plaided braid is
novelty, but should be used with discre-
ton, as is the case with gilt braid, as an
overplus of either results in gaudy effect.
Folds of another material are often seen on
expensive costumes, and of lace there is no
limit to its variety.
Cloaks are long and show no radical
difference from those of last winter. Much
braiding or passementerie trimming is used
in the back, and sometimes lace, but braid
ing is newer, therefore more popular. They
are in very light tan, white or gray, for
young persons, or may be used for evening
by any one, but unquestionably the general
adoption of the Tourists coat and the jaunty
suit jacket have thrown the long beaver
cloak somewhat into the shade. Rainy
day cloaks are rubber lined silk of the
brightest hues- plaids, or crimson or
blue silk, with large brass buttons down
the front.
A skilfull combination of color is now the
ambition of the designer in all branches Of
the sartorial art, and millinery oftentimes
shows the intermixture of six or seven
shades. 1t not unusual to see four clusters
of grapes, each of different hue on col
ored beaver, or blue ribbon and pink and
crimson roses on black hat. Just now,
it seems as if the large hat carried the day,
but they will at all events be foremost for
dressy wear. In all high-class millinery
houses, out of ten hats, eight are large.
That is an important fact, as the large
ones are more expensive. Chicken feath-
ers now replace thepeacock plumage of the
Spring, and are equally absurd. Massed at
the side of a handsome hat, they are
termed "stylish.' LUCY CARTER.