The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-25

Starring Fashisas In New York.
ORnsn0 DAY AT THE MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENTS.
though philosophers have for centuries hsrpsd ON the
Ssas Of mankind in attending to exterior
than to mental cultivation the world stu consnues
10 pursue g the even tenor Of Its Way, ANA society
has replied TO the sarcasms cynics and so'Aced its
wounded vanity by urging that fashions were maze oy
fools for wise men to wear" Being thus satisfied OF the
nsoessty preserving elegant exterior the well TODD
portions of mankind have made dress study But in
srder to save themselves tina trouble Of designing pat
erns and preserve uniformity Of cut and color they
have Voluntarily allowed professors of the mystic art to
think and ehoose for them, and by the strict rules of
snventionaty, adhere closely the regulations made
by the leaders Of la mode In France England America
and other countries certain apart
for changing the styles OF dress At those periods the
Ai portion Of creation in Autter To know the
new fashion; and to meet their anxious inquiries and
please their fances the mlnsrs prepare the bonnets
and hats and deck out their their tastes
dictate
The ladies of New York have been time the
qi e with regard to the spring fashions ard their anx
istes relieved by the rotjces that appeared in
the HERALD Of this week. that Thursday their
friends the mininers would be prepared to satisfy their
curiosity. The day being thus named, visiting parties
made up among the ladies' and on the part OF the
iners there has been the greatest displays OF energy
to ave all things readiness for those who might honor
them with visit. On the part OF both, expectations
were wrought up the highest pitch But, alas they
were doomed to disappointment.
The day. the great day. was most inauspicious being
chilly and windy To enhance the scomforts the Street
Commissioner failing in pcliteness to the fair SEX had
made NO arrangements for having the thoroughfares
cleaned and the consequences of such neglect may be
easily conceived-the dust rolled up before the wind in
Clouds at the Of different streets particularly
the pedestrians had trials for their clothes
covered and their eyes became filed with dust The
ladies' wisely forebore venturing out under such crcum
stances. few, however, who we're unable to restrain
their anxiety to the fashions, satisfied their curiosity
without being inconvenienced with the DUST by the help
Of carriages snugy ensconced in which they babe de
Ranee to the weather. Thus, in the ncghoorhood Of
those in Broadway Canal and contiguous Streets
which had been advertised containing the fashions
lines of vehicles were stationed ell day, and
drove Off with their occupants, others drew up
The show rooms Of the advertised stores presented
truly gay appearance There displays of bonnets,
caps hats and mantilas of coors than the rain
bow and the eyes of the vsters knew not which
rest which to admire the most. The gaety Of the
scenes enhanced by the bustng about OF the mil
kners and the pleasure and delight which displayed
on the faces of tho elegantly dressed ladies who
ming with unaoyed qualification hat that had part
eularly struck their fancy.
The prevailing fashions hats with trimmings on
the ribbons, embroidered capes trimmed with ribbons,
deep fions close Straw bonnets in aban-
dance and trimmed more than usual Leghorn were
adorned with feathers others trimmed with flowers
and feathers Grape hornets had many flowers outside
expensively trimmed white bonnets embroidered
and trimmed with white flowers green silk bonnets,
trimmed with lilac. Very few greea bannets with feathers
French hats trimmed with ribbons and flowers, which,
y is supposed, will be very much worn, also a light
and dark shade of linen hat. Lilac, trimmed with white
blond and flowers. Black wells win generally prevail.
The hats generally made with falling crowns rising
at the top, close ut the ears and principally ribbon bon
nets. very thin and gossamer like. Many hats with
wreaths all around and ornamented with gold ribbons
particularly in the Of straw bcnnets the effect Of
which will be considerably heightened.
The mourning fashions consist of rich mourning mil
KDesy nantes, chimsets habits and rich flowers The
bonnets fu and there very few with cap
They Of thin lace and straw. The mantles have
points and rufles.
Nantes generally Of the yoke talma shape and
Of various coors suitable the dresses Of the wearers
Such are the spring fashions.