The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-19

Mode since nearly gil who exercise sway Ia tina
little creation the world OF fashion" have already
follow them into the provinces over the Swiss noun
tains, to the various watering places periodically
resorted to, and describe the costumes worn, which
vsTy according to locality. :, .o l.gry.l ,,, :.
worn. BY this we mean a short skirt Of nankeen
embroidered in silk, or an English quilting robe
printed In large checks, or small patterns IN lilac
blue, chestnut, or any other shade. The body has
basquettes a la Hussarde, to which the skirt Il
attached in wide triple plaits. Sometimes Q
white quilting basquine replaces the bodice like
the dress. The front of the high body Is trimmed
with brandebourgs to. natch the gallons which
edge the basques. The sleeves and front Of the
skirt are ornamented with arabesque columns ap the
sides. black velvet replaces the gallon. according
to the taste OF the wearer, and Is sewn round the
bottom of the skirt sleeves and basques producing
charming effect. A cambria fichu, with an EN-
broideIed collar. Under sleeves, with deep cuffs,
La cheyalieTe. attached by enamelled and gold but
tons. cravat of broad ribbon or black velvet tied
in two large bows without ends, and bonnet q
Swiss straw or Leghorn. trimmed with fIdts, &c.-
vet-such as cherries. stu3~)r blue lilac, or white
with ct nbbon to match, complete this ele,
ks6froiiette 9Aa
For the sea side, white quitting peignoirs. with
pelefines, are much worn; they are very full, and
Embroidered in satin stitch, mixed with braid, or
trimmed with embroidered muslin. Robes witt,
bssquines of checked cout in mile rates Of various
coors. y.
Morning walking dresses are composed Of ma
eIal the mixture of which is cotton, silk and WOOL
which gives substance and brilliancy to the stuff
The ornaments are Of black velvet, disposed in q
thousand varied forms, either In columns on each
side the skirt or simply up the 'front.' between these
columns Is placed Tow OF large velvet buttons,
sometimes iringed, or curled with narrow lace, or
accompanied by grelots; at other times velvet rib
bon, in dents, lOzenges, or double 1ouleaux with
velvet button marking the angles, runs round the
skirt, and ascends on either side. a2
all An~r~ l. - - =
always guided by good taste, chooses ornaments the
least complicated and most easily discerne1 by q
casual glance. The robe de chambre, with velvet
revers forming round collar behind, and ends in
down the front Of the skirt, is much in demand for
the neglige of bathing costume. A large peerine,
EDGED with broad velvet, completes this robe.
For garden, promenade, or the shady walks Of the
the fine nansook, printed muslins and jaconets, with
their light f0unces trimmed with pretty ribbons.
For the femme elegante, the embroidered muslins,
trimmed with rich laces, are in vogue Sometimes,
Tired with pink blue and orna menteo simply with
BEN, through which is passed ribbon to match
the lining fastened down the front by bows Of rib
bon, is adop'ed. The sleeves are formed Of two or
three frills TO match the hem on the skirt.
With the fovrnnr droeo Is Pamela of Anne
rican straw, with long floating ribbons or capeline
Eselle of colored acopet edged witch cut ruches for
the latter capeine OF clear muslin either plain or
The season is SO variable that alpacas still con.
tinue in favor. Every lady furnishes herself with
one or more dresses If this ma,erial-black for
town and gray for the country or travelling. No
thing can be more convenient, as they are SO easily
cleansed from dust by slightly brushing, which
Hnders them as fresh as when new. They are al
~ays worn with fiounces.
Nantts are still worn small. White martles are
mueh IN favor, particularly those made Of embroid
cred muslin, with either deep frii or entirely
covered with several narrow ones The mantslet
scharpe, made Of white tnlle with one deep Hounce
trimmed with marrow sax fringe, is very light and
Plain muslin scarfs are still much worn.
Some OF our nodistcs lave introduced she mixture
of white and black lace on nantes. We have seen
cation, with second friil Of rich CbantlIy. We
must confess ve thought novelty the greatest charm
in this mantle. The b0squines OF black tafetas,
the mantelets echarpe and the maneslets with
shawl points, as we have already described, are
still the fashion.
For ball dress, very light materials are preferred;
white muslin with founcts, double SKIRTS are the
most worn. The following are some ~ the lates
tame, the skirt trimmed with three wide iounce
Between each founce bouillonnee Of tarietan
over white satin ribi.nn Low body. Gaort sleeve,
made with two Yfils edged with white and pink sill
fringe The body trimmed with berthe, mod j,
with frlls of tarletane to match the sleeves Thi !
berthe Ia made with point reaching to tho waist,
both back and froDk. The founces are trimmei
WIN n Iftnge Ike tbAt on the DO0y.
Plain colored muslins are much employedin dsmi
toilette this year. The colors most In fvor are pink
sky blue, ruby sea green. These dresses are gene
rally made with double skirts, trimmed either with
bouillonn6e or Hat hem, and a ribbon under it.
Plain, low bodies trimmed with berthe or revers
Of lace; and bow, with long ends. Ia placed At
front Of the skirt.
very elegant pink silk dress had the skirt cover
cd with seven iounces, trimmed with fringe. Cane
zou OF white tulle. Basques trimmed with two rows
Of wide lace. Reversbretelles Of lace, rounded in
the middle OF the back Sleeves very wide, trimmed
with two rows Of lace.
Another elegant dinner dress was made Of q striped
silk alternately pink and white: the white was Of
gros &c Naples chine, with bouquets Of rosss and
leaves; ard the pink Of moire antique. The skirt,
which was very full, was made with q de ni-train,
openir in the front tablier; the under skirt Of
white gros de Naples embroidered in white silk.
match the colois OF the flowers on the white stripe.
The body oren 10 the waist, had plastron OF gros
de Naples embroidered, and revcrsbretclles OF wide
ribbon, TO atcb the bows the skirt, ending IN n
bow and long erds behind. Sleeves with three
jockeys, each drawn up in front Of the arm with O
bow.
A very charming dress was Of Cobalt blue giace
shot With rose. II vas made With q double skirt,
each trimmed with q wide and very beautiful black
iscc. suru oubted with o jet passenenterie. The
body, OPP r. at front, was trimmed with lace very
broad on the shoulders. ard narrowing towards the
waist. The sleeves made with three jockeys % silk
head, With passtmtnteiie of Jet.
dress Of sea-rreen silk with narrow stripes Of
pale pink corded silk. The dress made with demi.
train. II seems tina. this style Is more generally
adopted for plain or double skirts The body
tasques, with q wide ilource OF the silk pelorine
teiihe, rounded at tie back very long ends. tied
lehind over the basques. Sleeves formed with a
double ssbOt, reachingto the elbow; pagode placed
a. ihe bcttem sabct: The berthe and sleeves trim
ned with a chire fihbon.
Bice.s,rsw hornets are still much In favor. CHIP
and Leehorn are also much worn, a. well "a those
o. lighter materials. We will des sribe some we
ccrsider the most elegant aud becoming
I, &c straw bonr et, trimmed simply on the outside
with large bouquets OF pink daisies. Curtain oi
itc tafttns edged with blonde Cap OF blonde
eiih snail tilts % daisies. Very vide stings OF
white tarel0s ribbon.
Another lice straw bonno, was trimmed on ono
id, Nth mud Of blonde, on the other side with a
ltnch OF wild roses. Towards the bottom Of the
srown f H. en- cache pcigne branches Of wild roses
The inside OF the bonnet was trimmed with blonde
and Wild roses.
lice straw bonnet, trimmed with long white
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