Star.
London, England, 1810-04-04 00:00:00

F-43ITIONS FOR APRIL.

FROM LA LELLE ASSEMBLES, FOR THE PRESENT MONTH.
But little c;iange has taken place in the style of dress since our
last communications. The season is too far advanced for variety,
and it is as yet too early tor the introduction of novelty. Much
taste and fancy have, however, been disglayed in the assortment ;
of colours. We noticed, on a lady of high rank, a dead leaf-co-
loured sarsnet mantle, made short, with a large hood thrown
open, tied with riband, the cloak was lined with pink I'er,iar•.,
and ornamented at the edges with a satin randyke riband. The
orinet to correspond. On another, a mantle of drab-coloured
ve:ver, lined with pink, and a plain satin ribband round the edge.
And on a third, a mantle of green sarsnet, lined with orange. On
her head she wore a turban bonnet, composed of folds of orange
and green sarsnet. Pelisses bcg;n to be worn short, in satin, tr•im-
med with black lace.
White chip hats are just introduced in the circles of fashion.
For dinner or afternoon dresses, :.tuffs, •sarsnets, velvets, and
cloths, continue to be worn, made just above the rise of the
bosom, and laced up the back, which Is of corrt•spondent height
with the front. Long sleeves, and quarter trains are universal.—
Bands for the waist, with gent clasps. In full or evening dress,
the gowns are made with the utmost simplicity, in the frock form.
White satin seems to have a decided preference, but figured sari-
nets, embroideredcrapes, gossamer nets, Imperial gauze, Spanish
bontbazeens, with black and white lace over white satin, are all
seen on Ladies odic first distinction.
FROM ACKERMANNIS ItZPOSITORY OF A RTs, FASHIONS, &C

LADIES.
EVENING OR OPERA DREssts.—A robe, a la Rune, of spring
green velvet, with appliqued stomacher and slashed long sleeve of
white satin, ornamented with pearl; a Mirza turban of frosted
satin, with large pearl crescent in front; white satin mantle trim-
med with gossamer down, and confined in front of the throat with
a diamond broach ' • diamond necklace and ear-rings; white satin
slippers, laced and bound with silver ; white kid gloves, and fan
of carved ivory.—A white satia slip, a rantigue, trimmed v. ith
gothic lace ; long sleeves, full at the top, with cuffs to correspond
with the style of the dress; laced stomacher front, peaked both
behind and before at the bottom of the waist ; hair in the Eastern
style, confined with a comb ornamented with pink, topaz, and
flowing in loose irregular curls over the bands in front; ear-rings
and necklace of pink topaz ; pink.satin slippers, with silver gothic
clasps; white crape fan, wrought In silver jessamine.---A Grecian
frock of aurora gauze, worn over white satin, laced from the po-
som to the feet with silver; a nun's veil of gossamer net lace,
thrown over a headdress, consisting of a silver bandeau, confin-
ing the hair, which appears beneath in dishevelled curls.
GENTLkIIIN.
FULL Da a ss—Superfine corbesu colour coat, with covered but-
tons; white marcelia waistcoat, single-breasted; light sage green
or cream coloured kerseymero breeches; also those of black fio-
, rentine silk are very fashionable and consistent in this style of
dress. Dark blue coats, with plain gilt buttons, are likewise con-
sidered fashionable. The cravat is still worn high and full.
MORNIN o Da xs s —Consists chiefly of dark-coloured mixed
coats; with long waists and narrow lappels and collars : the coat
cut very high in the neck. Double-breasted striped waistcoats,
formed of various materials, such is if:lamellas, buff kerseymere,
&c. Ribbed kerscymere breeches, with high-top boots ; also
plain Kockinrpantalvis, half boots.