The Sun.
London, England, 1828-06-30 00:00:00

LONDON FASHIONS FOR JULY.

(From La Belli AssembleJ.)
SUMMER. WALKING COsTIMIE.—A dress of em-
broidered muslin, of a light saffron-colour, bordered
with a broad bias foil, headed in languette scalops,
edged with a narrow rouleau binding, of satin, the
colour of the dress; above this are branches of fern
beautifully worked in white raised embroidery. The
sleeves are a la Marie, and are confined only in the
middle of the upper part of the arm above 'the
elbow, by a band,the same as the dress; and at the
wrists by a very broad cuff of satin, with five buttons
on the outside of the arm. A pelerine is worn with
this dress, of fine clear muslin, trimmed with the
same, with a delicate, light embroidery of hortensia,
colour, just above the hem. This pelerine is of the
fichu shape) the ends brought together in a point in
front, and fastened all the way down, at equal dis-
tances, by rosettes of ethcrial blue ribbon. A
small double frill surmounts the pelerine at the throat.
The hat is of white chip, trimmed with etherial-
blue sarcenet, and ribbon of the same colour, with
strings floating. Pearl-gray half-boots of corded
gros de Naples complete the dress.

MORNING PROMENADE tonEss.—A tunique pe-
lisse robe of white jaconot muslin; the front and
border ornamented with vandyke points of the same
material, doubled, the vandykes pointing downwards;
round the border are seven rows of these ornaments,
and up the front of the skirt, in the Bavarian style,
which, together with the border, form the tunic,
rows of points are placed above each other, yet
without falling over, so as for the upper row to
touch that beneath. The sleeves are en gigot, with
mancherons, in pointed scalops, of fine Honiton
lace; and a pointed cuff finishes the sleeve at the
wrist, ornamented with vandykes, to suit the trim-
ming on the robe. The body is made with double
flan-lapels in front of the bust, edged with narrow
lace, and surmounted at the throat by a double ruff
of lace. A bonnet of rose-coloured Bros de Naples
is trimmed with the same coloured ribbon, chequered
with green, and a slight ornament of sarcenet of the
same hue, en fers she cheval. A rosette of ribbon is
placed under the brim over each temple, of the same
kind as the bows and string:, which latter float loose,
The hat ties under the chin with a mentonnierO of
quilled bland.

(From the World of .fashion.)

A!neng the new dresses much admired is one
,of
etherial blue gros de Naples; the border is trimmed
with two rows of bias folds, finished in points de-
pending downwards, all edged with a narrow
rouleau. The body is made partially high, to fit the
shape, with long sleeves, en gigotb A White muslin
dress is pled well worthy of notice ; it is of the
beautiful India mull-mull, which unites its soft and
flexible texture to a transparent clearness, which de-
fies all imitation. This charming dress is finished
by one very broad bias fold at the border, headed by
points, and between each point are beautiful bouquets
embroidered in embossed feather-stitch. The cor-
sage is l'enfant, and is finished round the tucker part
in embroidery. A long pointed double collar, en
pierrot, splendidly embroidered at the edges, gives a
beautiful finish to this summer dress. A very fa-
vourite gown for demi-parure is of gros de Naples,
the colour Navarin smoke. It is surrounded at the
border by one of those very broad hems now so much
in vogue, which in its breadth nearly ascends to the
knee. This hem is surmounted by a rich fancy trim-
ming, which curls rotted at separate intervals, in
scrolls formed of rouleau, and at length form antique
rosaces. The body is made high, and is finished
at the upper part of the bust in front with echelons,
en gtiimpe ; and the back is ornamented in a corres-
pondent lIIHNICI% The sleeves are a lit Marie, the
fulness confined by three bands, at equal distances, tip
thearM. A very pretty home dress is of figured batiste,
the ground pink, checkered in squares, of a deeper
shade, and on each square are branches of the delicate
fibre sea-weed. A fashionablebroad hem surrounds the
border, edged with vandyke points of pomona green;
gshag ,silk trimmingert,e,l‘.ithaione, theifiif irtiendgb
jeoucalfy is made partlyis,olttiti,ata en
oi (n 1 lrineasmk ornamented
with the same kind
The sleeves are long, and are finished at the wrists
by a cuff, with a long point, terminated by a bow of
pomona green riband, and the edge of the cuff
fringed. Dresses for balls are often of white gauze,
ornamented with large palm leaves, formed of white
satin rottleeax, and laid on the skirt in elegsat fes-
toons; between which are placed, obliquely,
wreaths of various flowers, richly clustered toge-
ther; the corsage is of white satin, and the sleeves,
short and full, of the same material as the dress, and
finished to correspond with the ornaments on the
skirt. The sleeves of all dresses are less full than
formerly, pszticularly when made of Indian manu-
facture; among which produce is a taffety of saffron
colour; with large chequers of different shades.
scarfs of that kind have appeared in out-door cos-
tame; but a new pelisse, either for the carriage or
the promenade has been much admired; it is the
colour of the lavender-blossom, and is of gros de
Naples, lined with white sarcenet ; a broad hem sur-
rounds the border, finished at the top with points
edged by a narrow rouleau. Small oblong buckles
of silver fasten down the skirt in front with straps of
the same material as the pelisse; the sleeves and
body are made extremely plain.

Among the bonnets is one remarkably beautiful of
pink stiffened net lined with pink crape, and ele-
gantly ornamented with fan ornaments of the same.
The ribbons are of gauze, pink and yellow inter-
mingled; small double garden poppies and evening
primroses adorn the crown ; one bunch of the latter
and a small poppy being placed, also, under the brim
near the edge, on the right side. Another trans-
parent net carriage bonnet is of a steam-yellow, with
strings in a loop,
formed of the same coloured satin
ribbon and crape, folded in bias, sewn together. The
ornaments are yellow satin ribbon and crape, in
scrolls and bows, with heron's plumes of black. A
bonnet for the promenade is of blue Bros de Naples,
ornamented under the brim with stripes of plaid rib-

bon, blue, yellow; and black ; this ribbon in pattern
is sothe what a la Otetqtte, but it resembles Mote the
Belzoni Egyptian plaid in figure, though not in ed.-
lours. The ornatnents of the crown are of blue
satin, bound with -yellow, and separate rduleaux of
blue and of
,yellow satin ; the strings are of the plaid
ribbon above described, and in a loop. A hat of
ivy-leaf green is of a becOtning shape and size it is
bound with black satin; and ornamented with btriits
of ribbon, green, with hair line diamond chequers, in
black ; this ribbon is bound with Week satin, and in
front of the crown, inclining tewarde the left; is a su-
perb branch of the double Chinese rose, iti full
bloom, with_ its green foliage. A ross Coloured
bonnet of grds de Irides is trimmed with striped
gauze ribbens, black, yellow, and greeni on a rose
coloured ground ; a very broad black blond is placed
at the edge of the brim.
A blue turban, formed of puffings of gauze, and
of richly-striped gauze ribbon, is a chaste and beau-
tiful evening head-dress: between each puff is, a
small aigrette Of feathers. A favourite hat fdt the
• opera is of white satin, ornamented with broad
white satin ribbon. The green foliage of the jessa-
mine, in different shades, is placed among the bows
of ribbon, and delicate plumage of numerous white
feathers are seen playing elegantly over the crown.
An elegant cap of the corneae kind, of an entire
new form, yet bearing some trifling resemblance to
the shape of the Anna Boleyn cep, is much admired
for receiving dinner parties of friends at home. It
is composed of fine tulle and narrow blond. .Over
the right temple, beneath the bonier is a short puffing
of
,gauze ribbon striped; the ground pale pink, the
stripes, bright rose-colour and black, with a narrow
yellow and blue stripe at the edge : of this ribbon
are formed the strings, and one bow between the
crown and the border. Numerous sprigs of pink
hyacinths lie on the hair, where the border is turned
back, and one.scattered tastefully over the cap, above.
There is nothing more novel in the coiffure style since
last month, except a beret turban of pink crepe-
, aerophane and black velvet.
The colours most in favour ate pink, yellow,
lavender-blossom, aurora or saffron, ivy-leaf green;
and violet.

(From the Gentleman's Magazi►►e of Fashions, Fancy
Costumes, and the Regimentals of the Army.) •
PROMENADE -DREss.—A British Cachtnere dark
blue coat, made full and tight, free from paddings, td
prevent the pressure of heat. The collar is rather
ample, and lies flat on the shoulder;—the lappels
turn back to show the waistcoat. The coat is
double-breasted. The back is not very broad across
the hips; but it is long waisted. The whole length
of the coat from the collar (for a gentleman of mo•
derate height) is about 38 inches. The sleeves ate
very full to the wrists; but there they fit close ; but
the buttons are left open to display the wristbando.
The waistcoat is a black or blue striped Valencia,
bound with the colour bf the stripe. It is single-
breasted ; has a sqttare,culed Prussian collar, and
has seven buttons;—the top one the distance of two
holes from the small step at the end of the collar;—
three buttons arc left open at top. The pantaloons
are made of a single superfine stone-colour Cach-
mere, or A►►glo-Merino; they are made rather full;
high on the hips ; and fastened under the boots with
straps of the. same. The cravat is of stripped cam-
bric or silk; tied aln Colin. The chemise is of
fine plated cambric, fastened' in the front with two
buttons. The hat is of an extremely light gray
beaVer. The boots are of fine Spanish leather—
square at the
.toes, and high heels.
HALF EVENING DRESS.-A superfine light blue
coat, made long waisted—has broad skirts to project
forwards, so as to come gracefully over the hips.
The collar is rather broad, and presents a swell in
front-the lappets flat, wide, and long. The sleeves
are not quite so full aS in the promenade dress. The
cuffs are cut round on the- bands to give effect td the
gloves. White Marcellas waistcoat, single-hreasted,
and made long. The pantaloons are of light cream
colour canteen ; it is a material betwixt a satin and
a mole-skin; made ample, particularly about the
'thighs, ,but decreasing g►adnally from the knees to
the ankle, to show the shape of the leg; they are
pigeon-bottomed, which gives effect to the stockings;
and confined under the feet with straps of the same
material. Stockings the colour of the pantaloons.
Cravat of cambric, tied a la Parisienne. The che-
mise is broad plaited, and fastened in front with two
buttons. Light square-toe shoes, tied with large
bows of ribbon a J'Espagnole. -
.Yourfn GENTLEMAN'S DRESS.—It is of light green
superfine cloth, With a rolling collar made large ; it
is hollowed all rotund and brought to points in front
—the sleeves are en gigot—but are made tight and
round at the wrists to show the chemise. A Greek
waistcoat, full plated in front with a square
stomacher. The pantaloons are Russia drill, made
full, and confined at the boots with the same mate-
rial. • The boots are of fawn-colour leather, made
square at the toes. The hat of a light gray beaver.
ADDITIONALNOVELTIES IN GENTLEMEN'S DRESSES, &c.
The moat fashionable have left off wearing stays;
but,their waistcoats descend very low, and are laced
behind like a corset.
The waist of -the frock coat is now so long that
where it is buttoned it wrinkles up, and forms plaits
across.

Coats, whether of Merino or cloth, have cellars
of rather a large size. The part which turns back
is narrow, fiat, and very long. The waist is broad,
and the flaps are so large that they not only CO,CT
the hips, but the chief part of the thighs.
Any gentleman who wishes to be thought
fashidnable ought to wear in the button-hole of his
coat a rose-bud. -When at dtess parties this bud
should be placed between his shirt and his under,
waistcoat. The waistcoats descends so low, that
the tailors hollow theta out on each hip; without
that precaution, tiny would nick up.
There is a kit+d of washing material for pantaloons,
which is double twilled, arid of different colours—
green and gray, blue and gray, or yellow end white.
Paitialoons of this kiial are made in time Russian
fashion without any plaits.
When a dasher is walking, he puts one hand in
his pocket behind, and brigs the flap of his coat for-
ward on one side.
A whip, used in riding, now is so fine that it
tapers on' towards the point, as small as the lash of
a coach whips
It used to be remarked in
.trifling conversation,
that a tall, thin, ungraceful female resembled a camel-
leopard. Now they say that a tall thin man, with
his waist pinched in, and if he is withal very full,
looks like a grasshopper in an asthma.
To be a tkilful marksman, it is not only requisite
to aim the pistul well; but there is a new game
which may be said to serve as an apprenticeship to
those who wish to be expert sportsmen. Bars of
iron are crossed over each other in various directions,
and are fastened to stakes which are very high and
widely apart. At a given signal a bird, made of
plaster, skims along these bars of iron like a fusil ;
and the sportsman, armed with a double-barrel gun,
must try to bring it down, whether it ascends, or
descends,
The colour for light open can iages is of what is
denominated "Raven's eye," that is to say a very
dark brown, with a very narrow thread-stripe of ver-
million.

An Act of Parliament has just passed both
Houses of the Legislature, and received the Royal Assent,
which promises in its results to destroy that rzncorous
spirit of litigation unfortunately so prevalent, and to tenni.
nate, by a short though equitable process, those petty
quarrels that have been the very existence of pettifoggers.
The Act alluded to was on Saturday last distributed among
the Metropolitan Magistrates, and will come into force to-
morrow (July I.) By its provisions a discretionary power
is vested in his MAJESTY'S Justices of the Peace to hear,
decide, and determine on such eases of assault as may not,
in their opinion, appear of sufficient magnitude to be sub-
mitted to the more expensive anti solemn investigation of a
Jury. The punishment they are empowered to inflict is
by penalty, and the highest sum that can he imposed is not
to exceed 5/. together with costs. In default of payment,
they are authorized to commit to imprisonment for any
•pace the offence may Seem to merit, not exceeding three
calendar months. ,