The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-01-07
Ea0ies Department.
lFrom the London illustrated News.l
LONDON WINTER FASHIONS.

LONDON WINTER FASHIONS.
All thin materials, except for ball
dresses, have given place to rich silks
and velvets. The latter, of course dc
not admit of trimmings on the skirt, and
moires antiques and brocaded silks are
likewise made up without founces. The
pattern of the brocades consists, in many
instances, of broad stripes. There is a
rich silk of the Isly green, which has a
stripe of black and green brocado nearly
four inches wide !; and q blue silk has a
cluster of ribbon-like satin stripes of
many colors at intervals of a few inches.
A watered broche, of groseille color and
black, also deserves to be particularly
mentioned; and W. may observe, that
the manufacturers usually produce the
same designs in a variety of colors.
Some leaders of fashion are attemp-
ting to discard the basque and to bring
in the corsage, that fits close, at the
waist, and may be worn with or without
a sash or band. The graceful and be-
coming jackets have had a long reign,
and variety is said to be charming +; mere
over, the pointed bodies set off a perfect
figure to the best advantage we shall
see which of the old favorites carries
the day.
Plain silk continues to be made with
fouEces, and are more profusely trimmed
than ever. There is a pink silk two
deep founces, each founce being trim
med with rows Of black velvet, placed
at short intervals so as to form triangles
five or six inches deep, while each end of
the velvet is finished with a black silk
button. Two ~iounces seem now prefer
red to three or more.
Double skirts, richly trimmed with
broad velvet, are also a good deal worn.
Nantes are presented in great varie-
ty there is a particularly stylish one,
of grey cloth, trimmed with black fringe,
buttons and gimp, so arranged as to form
scallops. Another grey mantle is pref
tily trimmed with narrow velvet and
one of brown cloth, ornamented with
black, is quite as attractive. Nantes
of black velvet, richly trimmed with
fringe and jet beads, may be noticed as
more costly articles. They are always
made rather large, and very warm, and
often have an arrangement which gives
the graceful appearance of hanging
sleeves. Shawls, usually of French
cashmere, make a variety in walking
costume.
One of the greatest novelties in bon
nets, consists of a felt bonnet, having a
of velvet the same color. It is
trimmed with black feathers, arranged
a somewhat fantastic, and yet-if it
be not a contradiction to say so-simple
manner. This bonnet has a roll of green
velvet inside coming ACROSS the head,
with a blonde cap, intermixed with
green velvet, and a small black feather
on one side.
To those, however who approve of a
less conspicuous style, we recommend
bonnets of velvet. There is a
charming bonnet, of blue terry velvet,
and black feathers and one
of groseille velvet, mixed with white
tulle and black feathers while black
velvet bonnets, trimmed with scarlet,
are much liked.
For carriage wear, there is a terry
bonnet, with white feathers ar
in a novel style outside, and
green velvet flowers next the face. An
other white terry velvet bonnet has
flowers of violet velvet inside and out.
A pink terry velvet is trimmed with
black lace and black feathers.
A very quiet-looking, and yet elegant
bonnet is composed of brown velvet, laid
in folds, and has a trimming of brown
and black feathers, and two long lappets
of velvet and lace. Inside there is a
white blonde cap, with tufts of brown
plush and white roses.
Sometimes the bonnet has a double
curtain, with a bow of ribbon, having
long ends, placed between the two.
Head. dresses are particularly elegant
this winter; and flowers, either alone or
intermixed with ribbon, continue to be
worn for evening dress. The wreaths
are still arranged to be very full at the
and to cover the back of the head
and when there are not ribbon ends,
they have generally dropping tendrils.
For more matronly wearers than the
wreaths would suit, there are head
dresses composed of black and white lace,
with ribbon and flowers intermingled,
and others of velvet and gold.
A head-dress of scarlet and black vel
vet is profusely ornamented with coral
beads, which, mixed with gold coins and
gold beads, hang in loops and ends. 1t
is fastened to the hair with large coral
and gold pins.
Another head-dress is composed of
white blonde, ~ivy-leaves, and gold, and
has scarlet. flowers of a beautiful descrip-
ton. A head-dress of blue ribbon and
pearl beads is simple, yet effective.
Another of blonde and black velvet is
trimmed with moss-roscs and green
and a head-dress of a similar
description is ornamented with violet
velvet flowers.
The prevailing colors this winter seem
to be scarlet, groseille, French blue,
violet, and a peculiarly bright shade of
green.
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