The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
IN NEW YoRK's FASHION GLASS


 New York. Jan. 3.--The fashions of the New Year will not. at first notice, seem any different frdm those seen ear Her in the season. but they are really more settled. showing more of the lat est stylea that before have not been generally adopted bv New York women Wedding and reception costumes are receiving much attention. for there are to be so many fashionable weddings this winter. Chiffon broadcloth in the very softest weave is the favorite for these gowns when worn in the after noon and pastel-blue takes the lead of all the delicate colors. The empire effect is noticeable on all these gowns and many show the short bodice and Japanese sleeve sn one. The deep yoke and short pun undersleeves are gen- erally made of Cluny lace and hiet not.
 All materials now used are very sup@ pie, cloth especially being almost as pIisble as satin. The sleeves, collars pockets. footband and all other parts trimmed fin any way are of richer ma terial in chiffon velvet in plain, checked. plaided or striped. Avery smart gown of transparent material was of whita chiffon cloth and gold embroidery which was designed to be worn with a coat of turuuoise velvet bordered with bands of chinchilla and embroidered in colored silks. Very long trains are seen on most of the gowns of supple cloth. The skirts have the clinging effect. cut with circular sides and bias Aenter seam.
 A trimming that seems to be as pop ular as buttons is pastiIles of velvet. They may outline panels and platss. draped sleeves and bodices or are placed in rows of graduated sizes on the foot of skirts. The passementerie orna- Ifa foa A ns ftaaxa are made in so many shapes and are used to finish scarfs sashes and pe- pluTns. They serve instead of an em- broidered motif on Jackets. cloaks and bodices. Soutache is much used and a new way of trimming Is many rows of narrow soutache of the same width or graduated.
 Silk waistcoats are very fashIonabls this winter and can be bought in white. brown. blue and black. They button up close to the chin and make coat look decidedly smart. Of course, they are designed only for coats that fly open in front. Some of the coats are fastened together by cord loops and tassels or bv inch wide straps and livery buttons.
 Tailored suits are no longer the sim pIe costumes that they have been. but now show touches of embroidery iaca or braid to relieve the plain look "A bolero or long jacket is often outlined with rows of tailor buttons Stran~ pings and stitchinRs ornament some tailor-made coats while the skirts are trimmed with braided or bias bands, 4 novel way Is many horizontal or per- pendicular rows of tailor-braid
 Muffs and stoles that are newer than the a1l-fur ones are of velvet trimmed with fur. A long stole of black velvet was edged with fur and the muf1 was large and flat trimmed with bands of fur. Lovely cloth gowns are being made chafminglv attractive by nnr trimmings. They are intended mostly for street wear as such trimming ia heavy, even if h is lightly planned. All tones of tan look best with pip ings of bands and tiny collar and cum trimmings of mink. caracul seal ana pony.
 Florence Fairbanks.