The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-08
Paris Fashions for NAV.

Among the numerous fresh and elepan, o..
novelties the most conspicuous are the baarr,Gg
foulards for robes 1t is impossible 10 imao;rS
thing more charming The materials iigb, any
has the recommendation property of no, bs a0
easily creased.
Casaques Of velvet or silk are usually worr n.,
these skirts. The toulard is equally in reon'l ECU
for indoors negIIge or morning walking dress !,
IS an elegant material for children's dresses ~
frequently employed for that purpose. '
Our attention has been especially attracted :.
two mantelets; styled the Fedora, is om'
novel; TO form an idea OF which you must ina"
inc manelecharpe loosely thrown over the skoU.
ders. and quite open on the chest This styh !.
doubtless very becoming with a summer dress.
but when the weather is cool, and closed mani.
is required, it is here that the Fedora proves mn
only elegant but useful, as in a moment it cauS.
converted into the latter. This is accomplisbed
by adding piecs fitting the curve at top, and
fastened to it by row of button holes correspon
ding with the same number OF buttons, which ara
concealed under the trimming of stamped velyp,
with bayaderes stripes, edged with narrow black
lace. Between the spaces OF trimming fiat lace
is placed. A chatelaine founce, rounded at tina
ends. finishes this beautiful mantelet, which will
be in as great demand 10 the summer season AZ
at the present time.
The second shape is The mantelet. echarpe, UPON
the foundation OF which is an embroidered wreath,
with aPpliquees flowers Of cut velvet encircled by
q ruche OF drawn gauZe ribbon. -
The third style, much in vogue and in good
taste, with boutfanes skirts, is the mantelet a 70.
tonde, trimmed with a deep lace
With the mantelets we have described was an
assortment OF robes made Of the new lowered tai.
ietas, rs well as bonhets, caps, and coi1ures for
dinner and evening dress.
The mode for bonnets is now fixed. Those
made OF silks are richly trimmed with blondes
lace, feathers flowers. The Dew material in
vogue is the taffetas mile mile carreaux
of a very light-brown color. The curtains are
still square, and rather pointed in the middle.
Rice straw and Leghorn equally elegant
They styled the Pamelas. The front is com.
posed Of lace Of from 20 inches in width
thrown back. at the ears, and continuing withog
interruption, so far as to form the curtain. The
trimming inside reaches round the chin by means
Of the strings. The ornament outside consists of
feather thrown back over the head, a wreath
of flowers, the branches of which descend in
careless manner the shoulders.
Although the basques retain their vogue, many
bodies made fitting close to the waist and plain
These are enriched with infinite variety of or.
naments. consisting Of silk buttons or ribbons
Floating ribbons upon the skirt, either behind
or in front from the waistor falling over the body,
are the mode at the present season. Skirts are
made very full, and bouhfanes. Many are hs,
tened in the band in large round or fat plairs.-
The fronts are less full and shorter than the back
breadths, which form rounded train.
Silk dresses are much in favor the MORE an
tique for full dress. the loulards for negIigr No.
thing is more recherche than robe Of MORE an.
tIque with two skirts, with a single hem al The
bottom Of each. Body with basqucs, closed in
front with buttons Of passe- menterie. The sleeves
as well the basques, are trimmed with narrow
braids.
AlPncas are much used for neggees dresses.
Plaid PoPIins are also greatly in vogue.