The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-17
The New Female Costume.

From the Mobile Gala Register, June 81
We have heard it intimated that several of the
most fashionable ladies Of our city have been seri-
ously ntemplating the adoption Of the Turkish
or Greek style of costume, which is now rapidly
growing in favor at the North, and that the PRONE
naders upon Dauphin and Royal may soon OK ect
to behold at least some half a dozen fair forms,
arrayed in the short skirts and wide flowing trow-
sers, neatly gathered at the ankle-which form a
dress at once, so picturesque, convenient and be-
coming Our ladies are too strict and we'll regu-
lated in ther taste to adopt precptatey any Of the
Innovations Of fashion; but this oriental garb pre-
sents so many advantages, in view Of our dusty
streets and warm climate, that VIC should not be
surprised to see long, the graceful daughters Of
the sunny South cmulating Gulnare, and Medora.
and Nourmahal, in the light, and elegant form and
arrangement OF their personal apparel.
From the Lowell (Mass) Courier, June 14l
Our readers may re member that some two or
three months since, we published letter from q
lady at St. Louis to her correspondent in this city,
giving quite a graphic description Of her own
success, and that of some Of her friends imita-
tors and disciples of Miss Weber. This lady, Miss
Mildred A. Spaford, is at present visit to New
on the Hudson. She has assumed complete male
attire, as an alternating dress with the gown, and
may be by those who visit that SO ,ton arrayed
ed in dark blue cloth sack, cose-fttng pantaloons
Of drab cashmere buff cashmere vest with gilt but
tons, and wearing black silk hat. She is an &C.
complished lady, and earnest believer and dis
cipe Of Miss Weber. We have before US a letter
written by particular tricnd-fem ale, Of COURSE
was not intended for publication, are permitted
to give few passages, as follows-The letter is
dated at Cincinnati, June s." Many of my friends
profess to like me the better for what they are
pleased to call my brave spirit, in daring to dress
according to my taste, while others thought / was
going too far. ! have worn my suit so often, that
feel as composed in il as | even did in any dross.
True, have never worn it in town. but have worn
II out doors in the country, and also in large compa-
mics at our own house Two young ladies of my
acquaintance have suits like mine, which they wear
occasionally, and have heard of others being worn,
though by strangers TO me- think the time is
coming when male attire III be more worn than ever.
The Turkish dress movement will aid the cause mate
rally. Last ening, dressed myself in male ap-
parel, at the request Of a number OF my acquant-
anccs, and III conversation with them, /
prised to lad how general the sentiment is in favor
OF it-but they are all afraid to do it. Some are
afraid Of censure, and others say il is unlawful
suppose they are right. And yet it seems TO me
very strange that women do not hesitate to wear
mems hats coats, vests shirts, cravats, boots, &c,
yshti -vsnu pv-frorrineu al idea Of wear
ing pantaloons. Now, | cannot see why r antaloons
are not just a. proper for women as for men. On
the score OF modesty, they more proper--ds-
playing her symmetry Of form. But you this
easily enough. l expect to wear q male suit fire.
quent,y this summer, while we are ruralizng. |
have quite masculine wardrobe with me, no less
than three coats, as many pairs of pants, and FIVE
vests-all buff also have black hat, put up in
leather hat-box, odd article for lady travel
ling baggage.