The Sun.
London, England, 1828-11-20 00:00:00

PARISIAN FASHIONS.

WALKING DRESS.—A redingote of Gros
de Naples; colour gris lavande. The corsage
is made tight to the shape, with a small falling
collar. Sleeve of the usual width, falling exces-
sively off the shoulder, and terminated by a cuff
composed of three points. The skirt is set on
with equal fullness all round ; the trimming con-
sists of a pointed band, which goes up each side
of the front and round the bottom. The points
are edged by a satin rouleau, and between each
point is an ornament composed of narrow satin
rouleaux resembling a heart. Bonnet of rose-
coloured satin, profusely trimmed with knots of
broad gauze riband of the same shade as the
bonnet ; it is placed very far back upon the head.
A knot of riband is placed near the edge, on
each side of the brim, and a twisted band crosses
the hair in the centre of the forehead. Cache-
mere shawl of a pale yellow grdund, embroidered
in lavender silk. Pale yellow gloves. Bottines
of lavender-coloured kid.
EVENING DRESS.—A dress of white Gros
de Naples ; corsage a la Sevigne ; the lower
part setting close to the shape, and draped round
the bust ; in the centre of the bosom is a gold
ornament of a lozenge form, to which are sus-
pended three drops in the shape of pears. rein-
here a la Marie Stuart, finished by a light em-
broidery round the edge, and a bouquet of wild
flowers in the centre. Round the upper part of
the bust is a row of narrow blond ; the sleeve,
which is set on without a shoulder-strap, is ex-
cessively short and full; it is ornamented with a
double epaulette composed of broad blond lace,
and terminated by a row to correspond with that
on the bust. Trimming of the skirt consists of
a flounce of Gros de Naples, embroidered in a
wreath of field flowers, above which is a twisted
rouleau composed of satin and Gros de Naples,
and that is surmounted by an embroidery in
bouquets, of fine field flowers. Head-dress, a
toque of white blond, ornamented with a profu-
sion of long curled rich feathers. Necklace and
ear-rings gold and sapphires. Gold bracelets.
White kid gloves. White silk shoes. Fan of
painted plumes.
BALL-DRESS.--A dress of crepe Areophane
over a white sarsnet slip. Corsage ala Marie
Stuart. The skirt, one of the shortest that we
have yet seen, is finished round the bottom by a
bias band, above which is painted a wreath of
roses beautifully shaded. A bouquet of roses to
correspond is painted on each sleeve, and the point-
ed ceinture is ornamented in front in the same
manner. ;The hail* disposed in light full curls
on the temples, and in three large bows on the
crown of the head ; a garland of mingled white
and red roses is placed very far back. Necklace,
&c. gold and pearls. White Gros de Naples
slippers. White kid gloves. Carved ivory fan,
painted in bouquets of roses.

A copy of the Alien Law of Hayti, promul-
gated on the 9th September last, has been lately re-
ceived in this country. It consists of ten articles, which
prescribe a variety of formalities to foreigners of all con-
ditions, (accredited agents, of course, excepted), of a still
more complicated description and harassing nature than
the very laws of France respecting foreigners, which, as
every one knows, are sufficiently vexatious. In order to
conform strictly to the new regulations of the Republic of
St. Domingo, and provide against the risk of various pe-
nalties which the conviction of any infringement of them
respectively assigns, persons intending to visit that land
of freedom and equality would do well to procure a copy
of the Haytian alien bill previous to embarkation, and
employ the leisure hours of the voyage in studying its mul-
tiplied provisionF,