Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-23
RICHMOND WHIG
Fashisss fer October.
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Notwithstanding the unusually long duration Of the
hne we ather with which our fair patrons have been 90
highly favored during their stay the gay eho.eaur o
their arstocratc acquanances. the various fash-
onaole watering places, the chilly mornings and even.
ngs and the undeniable lengthenng Of the latter in
dcate but too plainly the approach Of that period Of the
year when indoor amusement be made to compen-
safe for out Of door recreation.
lhe feeling Of regret which the frs, con yiction of ,bi,
unpleasant truth naturally produces in the minds of the
| A'f SEX who then only see in il unwelcome inter.
rup'l"" to their present arrangements soon. however
slosu.s In the antici patton of the many pleasures in
tfe tor them on their to the gay they have
apparently Just Quilted and in the opportunity for sq,n
circulating through the brilliant ssoons Of the beau
| monde in Paris itself.
The anxiety, also, as to the nnvetesin orep,r.tion
Tor their toetts at The forthcoming and soirees
nodoubt somewhat occupies their thug hts in pIa,ppg
bright future; so that. with the Of little rea
Sonns that which At first appeared inioler,ble settles
down into being iuund perfectly bearabe when yiewsd
with It's many advantages. Ihe prospect is perspec.
tlre and not TO be realized lately; for we have
the autumn beore u.s. which, from its particular tenn
parature, suggests the necessity Of fabrics and styles
adapted to us peculiar requirements.
Among the styles in material for the n,e
sent session. we remark very pretty robes in tas
las, with wide stripes, in which harmony Of clor and
effectiveness Of character are happily blended. The
'n,s' elegant have broad stripe IN uuire alternately
with plain stripe, and are edged with narrow satin
line; the latter is frequently black. Those with br,ad
stripes Of pearl gray, and pink. with black or bnwn
lines fr the edging are very becomng; also in gray
and green, scabius and blue violet and black They
all i"rm Very suitable dresses for demi toilette
Another style consists Of broad black Stripe and an.
other c"mP,sed o various culofs forming checks; as
brown stripe, checquered with green aud black or
drI6 alternately with black and black and
Large checks are again manufactured for the present
and following seasons; but the introduction Of velvet
mixed with the satin on the mor, in bright shades
lmparts very elegant effect TO this style.
Noires antiques still continue in favor as also do
plain aud figured brucades There is choice assort-
ment Of colOrs in the latter fibrc.
Or robes dispositions the usual amount of
variety, combining elegance and styles quite original
and ennring de,nand by the and judgment dis
played IN the management, of the colors.
In tssus en- lane poplin alpaca, and cachemire there
Is an endless assOrtent O and colurs adapted u
the new forms Of dresses for the Two seasons
The varuus light materials give place To Others more
suliableto the change IN temperature. Taeas is much
IN vogue.
Suudued tones, gay and lilac, are the mos, FASH
l"nabe; the marked sefculors which recently are
no longer countenanced by well dressed women
very stylish robe, In dark gray muusene de soie
the hjunces trimmed with wreaths Of fual in brown
velvet pleased US by the gpUd effect produced 10 the
tasteful combination of c1Ur maerial and STYLE The
leaves-light, dropping and entwned-were edged with
black lace three quarters Of inch wide and slightly
nlled on. This had charming appearance.
On the cosase, which high and open at front,
was broad centure bretell- in brown velvet trimmed
with black lace The latter where il edged the open
part Of The body. was very narrow, but tie uther
part of'he cienure wasvey deep and FULL like berhe,
'rming ceur behind and before and terminated at the
bottom Of the back by velvet bow, also edged with
lace. On the front of the b,dy siruI'ar bow and the
cienture trimmed all round with deep lace.
The sleeves formed by three garnituIes superpose.s
between each black lace hanging d,sSn as low as the
embroidery on the hOuhces which impaired a consde
able degree Of lighness end elegance this style of
sleeve. The boulllonness the and on the che
misette Of thread gupure rich pattern and bold re-
lief This is a style u: work. which will be much
Sorn during the winter.
An"her. equslly distngue, robe Of pink tsffe.
tas with ve nounces, the first commencing The waist
Each hOumce was cumpo ed of three hands Of tafras
separated by three insertions OF black lace in the pui.
pure style. and of a rich pattern. 4 beautiful wreath
was embroidered in thick black silk the hands Of the
pink tsfetaS. and the edge OF ounces lace of
The width of the Insertions slightly gathered
l he under sleeves were similar To he fuuncrs.
On the plain body cien,ure b.etelle formed cenr on
The chest. and was profusey trimmed with lace and
embroidery in the style of that the unces of the
dress The ornament at from, Of the corsage consisted
OF bunch OF Pppies, the flowers Composed OF pink
Grape and the leaves u black velvet hseddress 10
match; with long black velvet strings competed this
elegant toilette.