Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-27
Fashions for April.


Spring fashions begin 10 take decided form,
both for ladies and gentlemen; and that which
first strikes us is the great demand Tor PLAIN
materla'S; so much SO, thatitis Necessary Tor the
manufacturer To offer something more than unu
Sual pretty and fancifulln order 10 tempt any de-
Walton in this great change IN taste aud style
Robes OF moIre, reps, anu taiietaS' are almost all
ways nla., although skirts are often seen with
aounces in fancy patterns aud designs.
The form of bodies iSSlightly mO,lifietl, but no
change as to their original cut; Oa>qunrS conilm-
ulng most in faYor-the alteration being confined
TO The style of the basqneS
MantelttS, or mantilleS, which form SO prom-
nent part in the preparation lOt Sumnet costume,
now appear in great variety. Tile names are us
numerous the styles; but the grand object IS TO
produce some improvement on lie PENS eS oI last
year, which were thought to resemble too much
short trimmed blouSes. The form moStIn favor is
u kind of small shawl, trimmed with ruchsr u Ia
uieSlia placed croSSwiSe.
The most useful mamteetS are black. Those oil
MORE, trimmed with deep guipures, with head
ing oil rich velvet application or Tuches oil ribbon.
are mostly preferred, on accountot the texture De-
ing heavier than that usually worn III summer;
they in good taSe, and suitable for the chang
ing OF the seasons. Among the msntelets must he
noticed the shawl, or deep points OF green, bite,
violet, ruby velvet, at the edge OF which IS a
magnificent chenille figure, mixed with SIX las
sells in new style; the fringe has broad Oroche
braid at the head, of the same shape as the vel
vet; second row is placed above so as to meet
| the braid.
Embroidered velvet mnntelets, enricLel with
magnificent guipureS, are among the most elegant
novelties of the season. The colorS mostly III Ia
vor, are Chinese blue, imperial green, and violet,
trimmed with rich embtoideries, deep laces, OF
borders Of feathers. The Eugenla velvet IS very
| suitable for these manteauX.
| Young ladies wear very small pelisSeS of plaid
cachenire, trimmed round with two or three band
of sky blue plush, and lined with ta[IetaS of the
same shade. A small cape covers the shoulders,
which is also trimmed with plush, and sometimes
u deep blue and white figure IS added. These pc
lSSeS are generally made without sleeves the open
ing for the arm being round with plush and bows
Of ribbons are placed at the two extremlties. Ii
is closed in front with ribbons 10 match.
Ladies who prefer a mere simple style, patr0.
nize the peliSses of violet more antique, linet
with maize or white taiTettns, and trimmed Will
bands of curled feathers, which now replace ;he
borders of fur. We have also seen some of pear
rey moire antique, lined with ceriSe satin; and
trimmed round with double row OF gray AID cz-
liSe feathers; very deep fringe of the same feath
erS euclrceS the small cape aud the bottom OF the
sleeves, which aIeVeTH large, and descend half
way below the elbow and wrist, as that the fringe
lust reaches the hand, yet showing the elegant uu
IGeSleeveS.
Among the novelties of the season. in great de
mnnh atthe present moment, are the beautiful bon
nets OF satin, Grape, and velvet; blonde is mucl
used, and forms very pleasing contrast with tue
heavier foundation.
As to the forms. they are less eccentric, Will.
they preserve all that Is charming, the style o
the present make oil bonnetS; they are SuIl small
but decidedly more forward over the face, allow.
ing of protusiOn of trimming which is more thar
ever la mode this season.
Our most fashionable slow rooms are now dis.
playing the novelties of the spring season. alnoue
which the most admired are the robes Of organd
or enbrUidered tarletane. These roles are beau.
uful when ornamented with flowers or ribbons
forming toilets for balls at this season. A little
later they will be useful for Summer tetes. There
are some beautiful organdieS emf rodered in color.
led silks. We have noticed one with double
skirt; the bottom of the under one had wreath Of
heartei Sc, wreath 10 match was placed on the
ledge of the upper skirt, hich as well as tie BODY
and sleeves were worked with small detached
flowers