The Sun.
London, England, 1869-07-29 00:00:00

FASHIONS F 01: AUGUST.

(From Le Follett.)
The season for the world to leave citits, and en-
joy the beau iiul scenery and refreshing air of the
country and s,2a-side, is discernible both ia the
materials and designs of costumes now in greatest
demand. Costumes are very varied, so much de-
pending on the requirements or taste of the visitor°
of our many charming watering-places.
Silks are but sparingly worn in the country this
year; still, in visiting toilettes, some very rl3ll
taffetas, as well as satins, and even velvet, all
worn.

The question of garnitures has become of ime
portance this season. Formerly trimmings Were
added to enhance the beauty of the robe ; now, °ll
the contrary, the robe is inferior, the additions ,
trimmings being the subject to be discussed. This
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state of things cannot last. Harmony of colour aD
suitability of ornament are of far greater import-
ante than a crowding of rich and, in themselireof,
beautiful ornaments. Too great a profusion 01
bouillonnes, ruchings, or plaitings, should he
avoided, and the lady of taste will he careful t°
select such, and such only, as shall unite grace
with simplicity. It is the combination of the
pretty and simple with the elaborate and rich
garnitures that secures the right to the title of real
elegance.

Light waterproof cloths in shot colours, such as
violet and black, or brown and gold, are much ill
demand. Costumes in this material should be quite
plain, with a simple hem at the bottom of the skirt'
which is short, and raised behind. Paletot sae'
with revers of taffetas, and plaited sash of taffeta
or the material of the dress. A small crinoline, °
the same material as the dress, will be found Yeti
serviceable to put on iu wet weather, as it serves t:
sustain the skirt and preserve the ankles from the
damp. This costume is completed by a small brooll
or black straw hat trimmed with a velvet of the
same colour, and long gauze veil. IVaterprcl°f
boots, sewn with the colour of the dress.
Travelling-dresses are still made of Scotch plaid'
serge, Chinese cloth, or drap beige. The skirts Ire
often made of a deeper shade than the rest of
costume, and trimmed with fringe.
For the sands, manteaux in white and red plaids'
in the form of the " Macfarlane," with double cape`'
and paletots with large sleeN es formed by the We'
and small mantes with hoods, are worn at evenia.
Cachemire lined with silk, and China crape—blacka
or white—are elegantly embroidered, and trirniell
with gold fringe ; others are embroidered in all
colours, but gold predominates. Broad guiPureel
and lace are also employed. Young ladies' malli;
teaux are neatly braided, or simply trimmed wit
fringe ; po:ls de elievre or poplin; in stripes °f
violet and white.

The skirts are trimmed with flounces cut on the

cross.

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The casaques form small skirts behind, and Rr0
raised en paniers, and opened in front en tunique'
trimmed with a flounce fringed like the skirt. 'flu'
front of the body is ornamented with three bossl'
Ribbonsash, tied behind with large bows and sill 9rt
ends.

Black straw hat, round in front, and raised bc;
hind with black velvet lining. Curled feather round
the edge, large bow of ribbon in front, and biloc
of white daisies and rosebuds a little on one sidei
This hat may be worn with or without barbel o
black lace.

Young ladies' dresses should always be simple
Originality of form or beauty of colour need not
he excluded, as will be seen by the followil,g
scriptions
A dress of silk and wool mixture, in pale let
glace with maize. The skirt is trimmed with tu'"
narrow flounces. Casaque to fit the figure, ford'
ing a half tunique behind ; the sides, open to the
seam under the arm, resemble a large sleeve. both
front is square and short. This vetemcnt is both
ingenious and simple, being trimmei with a 0119
maize fringe.
The ornaments for young ladies' dresses con
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of silk fringes, Thibet fringes, plaitings, bouillonue's
flutings, and flounces. In place of the rich 13
so much in demand, small bergeronnette ,
scarf, or sash are substituted. These are espeei3
loi
suited and pretty for the costumes in foulard
white materials. in We need scarcely say that white is still mu
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vogue. White or light-coloured picines are altiof
worn for promenade, the skirts raised by baud° or
the same material, and trimmed with flat bands ,
narrow flounces of English embroidery. This e 3
broide ry is very fashionable at present. 00
For dinner and evening dress, muslin sax`
de Chambery are preferred. et
Visiting-dresses are made of the crepon de
hlo
trimmed with 'Tibet fringe.
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The black confections mostly adopte,--
A
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fichu, with a point in front and behind, conli.;i,
by a short tunique, with a cascade of coques terolle
nating in a square end behind ; or the breojeci
tunique, closed en cceur in front and behind, tritelocic •
with small rouleautes of satin or narrow' b • d
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4niptire. Also the round pelerine, just re o,'- do
to the waist, ending with two small I"'
paletot.
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Coloured cambric muslins and toile ceril with
much worn on the sands, trimmed sin3PlY the
plaitings or ruches; some are only braided a'
edge.
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Elegant refinement in dress is a gift all
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do not, unfortunately possess ; hence the cstrasto
cures we so often meet with. Striking c°ll ;the%
in colours and profusion in ornament, e'et
on dress or head, destroy the beautiful efa
which might be produced by a careful and grace
adaptation of the numerous garnitures o
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ad'fashion. Among some of the toilettes roue with
mired is a round robe of taffetas, light mauve' • Tun~qtie
narrow flounces. Low body and sleeves.
of Chantilly lace of Llama, open in fro % Dovi
long sleeves ; taffetas band, with a large ens'
behing, ornamented with a short flouncedol
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