Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-04-03
LaideA, wardrobe.

1 lne WOTIu geHcTallJ mas lndQe INC QlScOy-
cry that costlincss in dress does not consti-
tute richness; or gaudiness of materials,
elegance. The fashions of antiquity bear
no comparison, in either richness of appear
ance or elegance, with those of our own day
and yet stuffs of the most extravagant
materials, such as cloth of silver and gold,
Iornamented with precious stones, were en-
ployed in them. The use of such costly
fabrics unquestionably constituted great
show and magnifcence, but it was only mag
nifcence in the vulgar application of the
word. What in our day is admired more
than all this show, are the taste and grace
displayed, not only in the materials of a
costume, but in its shape and fit, Where
the occasion demands it, we can have all
the richness of the antique fashions, together
with the harmony Of combination which
forms the great charm in modern female at
tire. In the matter of wardrobe adornments
young unmarried ladies ought to always ap-
pear what they really are, and net affect
womanhood prematurely. Simplicity is SO
becoming to their years-and they have
one attraction which no art can heighten,
and that is, the fresh bloom of youth. 1t
is labor in vain to gild refined gold, or add
a perfume to the violet. Flounced dresses,
therefore, should be absolutely banishcd
from the toilet of young ladies, except for
ball dresses and even then the double skirt
is preferable. Nothing can be more charm
ing than the following: a frock of white
silk, blue silk, and pink silk, with double
skirt having plain hem; the body plain
pointed, and ornamented with braves of
roses, forming boquet at the waist, and on
each shoulder; in the hair, a group of roses
on one side, or bunch of them on the back
hair 1t has been well said, that costly
ornaments on ladies, indicate the fact of a
silly lover, or husband cramped for funds
and when pretty woman goes by in suit
CT plain and neat apparel, it is sign that
she has fair expectations or has husband
who can show a balance in his favor; fol
women are like books-too much gliding
excites suspicion that the binding is thu
!. most important point. Female lovelines
!. never appears to so great an advantage a
:, when set off with simplicity of dress. N
! true artist ever sets off his angels with tow
= ering feathers and gay jewelry; and huma
y angels, if they would make good their It'll
= y, to that name, should carefully avoid excess
. i've ornaments.
The LADY ON HoRsEBAcK-Whe la
dies indulge in the healthfu and elcgan
diversion of horsemanship, the dress shoul
be plain habit of cloth or unglazed mate
rial that will not fill in the wind-or skin
4 of tho unglazcd material may be worn wit
ID a dark basque of suitable make. The ur
- derskirts should be few and not of clums
n fabric. A dark hat, similar to the low
r. crowned soft hats worn by gentlemen, hel
i on by strings, with plain ribbon an
,f streamers, is becoming style of head-dres
;. The reins should be carried in the left han(
| holding the elbow square and slightly press
ed against the body, the right hand holding
the whip like a pen, with the lash down
the hand may be raised so as to be littl
1t below the bride hand, or it may hang dow
N perpcndicularly, the elbow should be keI
III near the body. 1t is, perhaps, best to L
is the bride arm hang down so as to insu
lie support on the saddle, if necessary, but me-
r er let it rest on the crutch, only to preve
falling should any danger arise The ba
rs ance should be gracefully maintained wit
a; out aid from the stirrup,-the latter to
TT used only for a rest, or in case of emergenc
n -Porter's Spirit.