The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-27
Fashions for March.

a.
The ball last week at the Elysee called forth
more than usual display Of taste and elegance,
afordng us an opportunity of selecting NUMBER OF
beautiful tolettes for the benefit OF our readers.
First we would notice robe of Chambord green
brocade. covered with small breaches bouquets OF
lilies the foliage of gold; these bouquets are large
Mt the bottom, gradually diminishing towards the
waist. The lady was n Ia Greque the sleeves were
very short. and slightly raised en- draperie, with
almond. button. The couture composed OF
light leaves of shaded velvet, mixed with lilies OF
the valley in diamonds, brought forward on the
forehead Ia Marie Stuart, forming large punches
on either side.
A robe Of tulle, with double skirt, both trimmed
with wide bouonne of tulle. The top skirt was
raised on the side with chatelaine OF pompon
roses formed into graduated rings linked together
and fastened to the waist. berthe, covered with
bouonncs Of tulle, descended en- cour to point
ut the band. The opening ut the berthe was filled
with bouquet OF pompon roses, producing COM
plcte parcrrc the front of the body. The couture
d la Naloise. The hair forming roll round the
forehead, with wreath Of pompon roses over it,
and fastened behind the plat.
A robe Of white droguet over white satin skirt,
open on the sides, and held together with slight
wreath Of oak leaves and small gold grapes. This
wreath drscends from the waist TO the knees, whence
ii j. terminated by a band of leaves, mixed with
gold grapes which raises the dress. The satin
skirt was trimmed with bouillonnes of tulle The
couture composed Of plat OF the hair, form
ing "A coronct over the bandeaux, with magnih-
cent open-workcd band Of diamonds twisted round
the plat. A necklace of double row Of diamonds,
and earrings composed oflcayes Of diamonds. COM
plccd this splendid toilette.
Among the halrdrcss, or neglges du soir for
theatre tclettcs. have noticed one OF orange-red
velvet. the body In Louis Nv, trimmed with
black satin ribbon and light gold fringe, crossed
over the opening of the body, and trimming the
bottom cf the sleeves. Couture, composed OF a gold
reside. fastened on each side with black broche vel
vet ribbon, with long floating ends. narrow black
velvet round the throat, fastened with triangle of
diamonds, with narrow diamond fringe on the
.pl4 A lu.l t.nipl Ia qp ghn wi
il thrown over the shoulders, and falls gracefully
over the arms
Another of white poult lie sole, with two founces
form edged with triple plating of satin, and
ing heading to each nounce. The body la
Louis Nv. had an echclle Of the same plating.
Over this low body small casque, with basques of
white psul dc soie trimmed all round with plating
TO match. The bottom IT the half long sleeves are
trimmed TO match. The fronts Of the casquc remain
open, showing the front Of the body, a wreath Of
pyosotis, forming lunches onh cac side. This toi-
lete was distinguished for its simplicity and good
taste.
A robe of white MORE antique. with broad satin
stripes paricssus kazawck, with basqucs Of white
terry velvet, edged with three rows of narrow white
gaurc ribbon, with lace edge. The front of the
body closed from the throat to the waist with
bow Of grclots buttons Of diamonds; bracelets of
pearls and diamonds. point Of white blonde, fas-
tened each side with white moss rose, fixed with
two diamond pins, with drops Of pearls and dia-
monds, forms the couture.
Apropos in speaking Of toilcttcs for the theatre,
we have remarked the great success La Niliiere
couture meets with: il il composed Of a black lace
veil, rounded behind, and falling over the neck, an
the two sides descending like scarf to the waist
Under this veil just above the forehead Is placed
wreath Of small brown velvet leaves, mixed with
other long foliage; these latter are OF gold. mixed
with gold buds, which, being on elastic wire, trcm
bic with the slightest movement among the brown
leaves.
A lighter style l. formed Of white lace veil. with
wreath. Of rosebuds, branches ofcglantine, falling
on either side.
most elegant couture Is composed Of 6chu
gold lace, the four points roundcd those on tn
side descending no lower than the ears that behind
covers the plat and reaches the neck; the front of
the ichu reaches the parting Ut the bandoaux. The
edge Of this fchu u ia points, having at the end of
each three small gold beads, which give Chinese
appearance to the couture. A large bow Of orange
colorcd ribbon. broche with gold with long flowing
ends, terminated by fringe Of gold beads, IS placed
over each ear. This couture i called Mandarinc.
Amorx The many pretty bords, we must mention
one of dark blue velvet, placed on reslc Of pearl
beads which forms the crown, and falls over large
bow Of velvet, aud pearl beads on one side; on the
other, single white feather turned SPIRAL AMI fall
ing very low behind. The beautiful materials ut
present q IN m0ic are remarkable for their novelty
and richness. We notice, first, robe OF sky-bue
diougct, covered with enormous bouquets OF roses.
a robe Of rosc-colorcd droguet over white satin
skirt, trimmed with three rouleax OF marabouts
raised ci dulTrtr with butterflies Of pearls and dia.
monds; the body Ia Louis Nv, and the small
sleeves are trimmed with marabouts, and fastened
with butterflies To match. "A wreath OF Chambord
roses, with some very small diamond butterflies
lighting upon them ~ distances. Pink satin shoes
with punk heels complete this toilette.
Msst magnificent ribbons beautiful flowers al
ways accompany the light trimmings which orna.
mcnt evening dresses A young lady Is never more
beautiful than when dressed in of those robes,
20 rich in their simplicity and distinguished by their
en,broideres. form and trimmings
Of this last style IL a robe Of tarlntane. trimmed
with seven hounccs, deeply scallopcd ani worked
with straw.colorc1 silk. The same trimming, pro.
rortionobly narrow. covers the berthe aud slccvcs
when worked with white silk, this drcss Is still
moro stylish.
White OF black lace eauesous, worn with lew,