Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-13
THE FALL FASHIONS.

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PARIS, Sept. 24.-The modes for the coming
winter arc assuming, in style, a resemblance
10 those Of the eighteenth century. For the
last few years lightly powdered hair has been
adopted by the ladies Of the court haut- ton
the coming season it will be more generally
worn. The wearing of the hair powder has
been stigmatized uncleanly fashion by
many writers of tho present day; but We can
not believe that women Of rank, taste and ed
ueatiOn would have ever consented to wear any
thing either repulsiye or unbecOming for so
long periOV. 1t is certainly not unhecomipg.
Tor white. as it is a mixture of all eOlors. haT-
mOnIzes with all, and. therefore q white head
dress will suit any costume. whether dark or
light Any one who has had the pleasure of
seeing the distinguished actress of the present
Madame Piessy. in the costume Of the last CEN
tury, cannot fail to have observed the grace
and beauty Of the powdered head-dr of the
ample skirts, laced sleeves, and rick stiff silks
OF the eighteenth century. The origin of the
fashion Of hair powder, which was introduced
IN the reign OF William and Mary, and con-
tlnued IN use till the death of George the Third
has been accounted for in various ways that
II was used to give the appearance of age TO
conceal gray hairs that n lester brought il
from France, &c. A late writer asserts that it
was owing TO the passion for things classical
prevalent in that age. While the poets sang
or translated the praises Of classical heroes and
heroines, tho cavaliers and d. mes powdered
their locks in imitation of tho white marble
6nSs and statuettes they brought from Rome,
Florence. or Paris,
All chaussUre is now high -heeled; and il
ertalnly AIDS stature. The full skirt forms
as 10 were a Easement To the pyramid of dra-
perry; the low waist shows the bust to adyan-
tHYs; the hair raised from the face and reveal
ing iis fair proportions. does not disturb the
harmony Of color by an abrupt transition from
white to black. z 1t is in the style of arranging
the black hair that the fashion Of the present
day differs from that of the last century Then
the hair was collected in bows or knots on the
top of the head. and the pyramid of artificial
elegance was often terminated by an ostrich
leather; now the front locks are raised. as they
were then. 70 some little height over the fore
head, but the back tresSes form cOifTure very
low. almost lying on the neck.
The beautiful autumn robes are all trimmed
n qUiHss that is, with patterns in velvet or
satin down the sides of the skirt The corsages
OF walking dress are all made high. The shapes
oi sleeves are IN great variety. That called
the NenItlenne Is cut open, and hangs long at
the back of the arm. Another is composed of
large puff. forming short sleeve from which
hangs deep frill caught up at the front of the
elbow. A very handsome one is entirely formed
Of graduated Puffs from the shoulder to the
wrist. where 1t is finished by n band. more
dressy sleeve Is large and open, being cut up
the whole length in front of the arm It is
made double. and trimmed all round with
ruche- Under this sleeve are worn large pufs
OF talle, trimmed with riband bows Others
are plain at top, fastened by a wristband and
trimmed III the same way. Tho fchu is grow
ing IN favor daily. At one time we see the
fchu Marie AntOinette, or black lace or richly
embroidered muslin, trimmed with lace and
Tioand to match the color or trimmings of the
dress; or the hchu paysanne of guipurc or en-
bToldered Organdi, in large fat plaits drawn
down on the shoulders and the middle of the
back. To form low body This fchu is crossed
IN front, and IL fastened with largo gold or
silver pin; the ends fall on each side over The
band.
The autumn bOnnets are generally a mixture
OF Grape, lace, and velvet Of light color. such
as green Isley, blue de Chene, rose dc Chenc
&c Others have velvet crowns, with open
worked fronts. and are decorated with fringe
There IS 4 variety Of new shades Of velvet for
winter bonuets. A lighter and brighter red mas
taken the place of grenst; the dark blues and
greens are all Of lighter shade; the quantity
Ot black lace with which bOnnets are Trimmed
would give too sOmbre look to the cOiffure if
the velvet was Of a very dark color Feathers
AnI rich velvet flowers will be the favor te dec
OratiOns For evening full dress the novelty.
as coifure. is kind of ehaperon formed of
small claret cOlOred daisies from which two
barbes of black lace fall down behind
The last new pocket handkerchief is a small
squsTe Of cambric bOrdcred with a succession
Of lace insertions and hens. each edged by mar
row lace; the lace which finishes the handker-
chief must he wide. several inches deep. The
round handkerchief, richly embroidered, is also
In vogue
The Sorgeousncss Of all articles of jewelry in
creases daily. The necklace-an ornament
which will be much worn this wiRter-brace-
lets, SeviSnes- agrafFes ureaths, and bouauets
Tor The ooifure, &c, are splendid specimens Of
richness combined with good taste.