The Sun.
London, England, 1808-11-01 00:00:00

FEMALE 111SVONS.

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I EXTRACTED FROM " LA BELLE ASSEI.T.BLEE; OR, FELL'S
; COURT AND FASHIONABLE MAGAZINE," FOR THE ?RE-
! SENT MONTH.
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Although it is as yet considered too early for fashion to
assume a determined charader, yet niany seasonable changes
have taken place in the several degrees of female attire, and
these we shall delineate with our accustomed fidelity.—
Pelisses and mantles of tine Vigonia cloth (an eleeant aced
entirely need emanuladere of Spanish wool), kerseymere,
and double twilled figured sarsnet, are now introduced as ap-
propriate and seasonable articles;. and will probably blend'
with the velvet, which is generally distingutshable during
the winter months, and whose richness, warmth, and beauty
must ever 'render • it an article of much popular elegance.—
There is at present little of novelty in the construction of
mantles and pelisses ; . we shall, however, ',take-care to men-
tion not only what is at this time ,considered most genteel
and new, but shall notice also such •aseare likely to ne in
fashionable request during the winter.
the simple wrap pelisse will, from it ease and minty, be
long ere it is exploded. The cardinal, or rustic mantle, re-
Commends itself also from its convenience and warmth, and
from the graceful negligence of its folds, when wrapt round
the figure. The Pilgrim'S cloak and bonnet, formed of a
russet brown cloth, or morone kersseymere, comprises much
ingenuity in its. construdion, and is well calculated to dis-
play to advantange a tall and graceful figure; but the most
novel article in this line is a plain coat of Vigonia cloth, of
a pale olive or bright green. This coat is made to sit close to
the fOrm, without any seam or opening iii front ; it buttons
on one shoulder, something like the high robe morning-dress ;
but this jundion, however, is hid by a short mantle of the
complete Spanish form, which flows gracefully over the
back, inclining towards that shoulder where the coat is fas-
tened, but will wrap at, pleasure round the form, and thus
secure the chest from cold. In carriages this mantle is
sometimes wrought in a border of shaded chenille of well-,
Contrasted lines; in general, however, it is edged with a large
silk cold or chain, the same colour as the coat and mantle.
As the winter advances, these trimmings will doubtless give
place to that of the more appropriate fur.
Large India shawls, or scarfs tastefully wrapt round the
figure, are seen amidst the above.mentionedout-door habili-
ments, while those of fine Spanish silk are allowed to Wien a'
most graceful appendage to the evening petty. We must,
however, here remark, that much taste is required to produce
that unstudied and gracetul negligence winch alone can.rell-.
der these ornaments advantageous :o the wearers.
Coloured and white nwslrns, together with snot or figured
sarsnet India shawl robes, with those of gossamer satin, now
constitute the several style of gowns ; but these !will doubt.'
less soon give place, in some degree, to those famed of vel-
vet, Georgian or Vigonia cloth, which latter article will
-most probably become a reigineg favourite during the win-
-ter; in softness and warmth it reeenuales the texture of the
elndian shawl ; and its graceful pildbillty,'ClS it-waves round
'the figure, must- render it a most becoming and acceptable
article tier train robes, which are ;low very generally attack..
ed to the evening or full dress,
_Plain scarf's, faucitully dis-
posed, or shint tunics to fit the form, and worn over white
crape, lend, or muslin round gowns, have a very animated
and pleasing effect, and add to the gay variety which distin-
guishes the evening party.
The bosoms of robes now admit a great variety in their
construction; some are- formed in horizontal flutings or
otheis with the peaked • stomacher, somewhat like
those a' the ancients, but not of such glitierieg attraction.
The plain robed bias, or wrap front, is now more generally
edged with e full chain, most cur'iou'sly constructed, of the
same material as the robe but those females to %%horn na-
ture has dispensed a fell bust, will do well to reject this re-
I dundant ornarrient, and substitute a less obtruding finish -
• such as the simple cord, Indian ribband, Turkish chain of
• silver, or narrow border of tambour. -

Caps variously consttnete.,, either of lace, or muslin and.
needlework, with lace beaoing, generally form a part of the'
morning dress, and indeed many appear in these fernmind
ornaments at dinner and evening parties; but when worn on.
these occasions the formation must necessarily be more light
and tancitui. The stray. b,nnet, of the close cottage or
mountain form, trimmed with narrow bands and bows of
bright morone, or amber coloured ribband, are adopted as an
appropriate shelter tor our fair pedestrians at this season ;
and indeed so:ne tew large Gipsy hats with flat crowns; and.
full edges of fancy floss, tied across with coloured handker-
chiefs of silk, intermingled with the gay diversity-which
mark's the multitude at this unsettled season. Fur caps are
introduced at many of our fashionable marts, but they are
certainly 415 article by far too early displayert,,and only aairspt
ed for tn.. winter Months ; when they may not Only be colt-
sidered as appropriate and seasonable, but stylish and be-
coming.
Except in full dress, gloves are left entirely to individual
choice ; but pale colours in French kid, we think, have late-
ly succeeded to the York tan and Lirnetic of universal adop-
tion. The most fashionable colours ;or the season are bright
paorone and amber spots. grass-green, purple, and scarlet.