The Sun.
London, England, 1807-04-01 00:00:00

LADIES' DRESSES.

EXTRACTED FROM THE TENTH NUMBER OF "LE BEAU
MONDE; OR, LITERARY AND FASH/ONABLE MAGAZINE."

A 'Cap&le ri la Riau is composed of a mantle and .head-dress
.one, to cover the figure ; it is made of sky -blue velvet or
silk, cut with gores, and made to tile size of the throat with=
ow any fuliiiess. Tile cap is inane with a full roll on the
right side, and worn so as to expose the ear ; it is trimmed
wail grey squirrel or tiger fur, fastened in the centre of the
cap, continues round the whole of the mantle, and fastened
caielassly .in I.le rigin shoulder with a coronet or diadem of
pearls. A short iticsa, larit;tti, or white muslin ;
blue kid Awns ; wince silk shoes, ni,-,de 11 igia round the ankle.
11 Benetta ails Seari,unriae full dress -cap; with drapery of
plan 0 tote patent net, thminen round warn silver sit X fringe,
:and a sliver Liar (hunt. A plain crape dress, over a
white sane train petticoat, richly embossed round the bottom
won silver leaves; the train or the crapefdress is tied in a
c gre:ess kilo. on the Not side, round which is entwined a
wreath of silver roses. A r relict' jacket of soft white satin,
with a broad cape tilling on toe stioulders, also embossed
wan silver ieayes to v.nieponci with the remainder of the
dress; Catalano sleeves or %vitae saint' and lace, in-let round
the atm down to the wrist ; Joie jac:4 et is made to by open in
front, to sheW toe trout of 'toe neck, which is confined in a
s.ilver net, Made togn, and worn over white satin; necklace,
coinikised of brilliants or diamonds, with a diamond stud
fastenod in the centre of the bosom ; ear-rings and bracelets
of the saint. Waite kid gloves; white satin shoes, bound
with silver, anti sliver rosettes.
MoitxtxG, WALKING Ditl3s —A Maßreline a la Casiillialle
a short mantle or orange and purple velvet, made to fasten on
the right ',boulder, and, crossing cue hoswn, is confined with
rich curds and tassels under the lett-arm ; rounded gradually
to the buiti_nt of the rigor side, in a regular point ; a body of
the same, with sleeves and high mull collar ; the back and
skirt are i.ut iii one, wait only one arm-stole ; the whole
trimmed entir.'l) round with spurted leopard fur. A i bapeau
h Mane of velvet : the rigor side of the crown, under the
brim, is-intcrinixed with white fur. A straw hat of this
shape has a much lighter and more elegant and. The straw
liar is worn trimmed with a qUillitig of French net round the
side of the face, and may be worn tied down with a silk
handkerchief. A train petticoat of clear India muslin; made
tull and quite plain, without any ornament ofwork whatever,
is worn with this dress. White kid gloves, and shoes of the
saute colour as the Mantle.

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON LADIES' DRESSES.
- Never were there fewer novelties in fashions than at this
period ; indeed it is difficult to select a something that leas
not been worn fur sotn.: time past ; although we are dazzled
with the brilliancy 01 the objets we attempt to describe, it
inquires the greatest perspicuity and discernment, and much
close observation, to select with judgment the many different
costumes tut our elegant Belles. The most prevalent full.
dress, tor an evening are those composed of white, pink, or
orange crape, richly ornamented with gold or silver ; these
trains are worn over sarsiiet or satin slips., The decorations
for the head were never more simple and elegant than at pre.
sent ; tiaras of gold, silver, steel, or bugles, are graceful and
becoming ornaments. Black or Maroon laces, embroidered
in gold or silver, are now so, much in vogue, that scarce a
fashionable Lady appears,ih public without theta; they are
•AVOITa aooording to the taste or the wearr.,