The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-10-22
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The Fashions.
PAars, Sspt. 24Iotf

suhihS, IN style, resemblance to those OF
the 18th century. For the last few years
lightiy-powdered hair hss been adoptsa by
the ladies of the court hant ton; the coming
season 1t will be more generaily worn. Tho
wearing OF hair-powder has been atigms-
Tied as an uncleanly fashion. by many wsi
ters of the present day; but we cannot bs. =
lieve that women of rank, taste and edpea-
tion would have ever consented to wear
anything either repuisiye or unbecoraiup
for 50 long period. II Is certainly moi :
unbecoming, for white, rs il is q mixture
OF all colors, barmonizes with All, and,
therefore, white head.tress will suit any
costume. whether dark or light. Any one
who has bad the pleasure of seeing the dis
,lnguished actress Of the present, Madame
fiessy, IN the costume of tire last centory.
cannot fail to have observed the beauty and
grace OF the powdered head-dress, Of the
ample skirts, laced sleeves, and rich stiff silks
OF The 18th century. The origin Of the
fashion OF hair-powder, which was intro
duced IN the reign Of William and Mary,
and continued in use until the death Of
George the Third, has been accounted for
IN various ways: that il was used to give
the appearance of age-to conceal gray
ha'rs-that jester brought it from France.
&c. Late writer asserts that il was ow.
ing to the passion for things classical preya.
lent IN that age. While the poets sang or
translated the praises of classical heroes and
heroines, the cavaliers and DANES powdered
their locks in imitation of the white marble
ousts and statuettes they brought from
home, Florence, or Parisl
All chaussure is now high.leeled, and I,
certainly adds stature. The full skirt forms.
AS 1t were, basement to the pyramid of
drapery; the low waist shows the 5ust to
advantage; the hair raised from the face
ana revealing IFS fair proportions, does not
disturb the harmony of color by an abrupt
transition from white tn black. 1t :s in the
style OF arranging the back hair that the
fashion OF the present day differs from that
OF the last century; then the bair was col
lected IN rows or knots on the top of the
aead, and the pyramid of artificial elegancs
was often terminated by an ostrich feather;
now, the froa. locks are raised, as they wers
then, to some little height over the. fore
head, but the back tresses form coitfure
very low, almost lying on the neck
Inc beautiful autumn robes fashic.sed
by Madame Fauvet, Rue du Menare. are
all trimmed quiiLes, that is with patterns
IN velvet of satin down The sides Of the
ssirt The corsages Of walking dresses are
all made high. The shapes OF sleeves are
in grea: variety. Thai called the Ytr-
t'enne Is cut open, and hangs long al the
oack OF The arm. Another is composed Of
large puff forming short sleeve, from
which hands deep frill caught up at the
front OF the elbow. A very handsome one
IS entirely formed OF graduated psffs from
the shoulder to the wrist, where II is finish-
ed 10y band A more dressy sleeve il
large and open, being cut up the whole
iengIh IN front of the arm. II is made
double, and trimmed all round with a
rnche Under this sleeve are worn large
puts OF tuile, trimmed with ribbon bows.
Others are plain at top, fastened by a wrist
band, and trimmed in the same way. The
hchu Is growing in favor daily. At one
time we see the fchu Marie Antoinet,e. Of
black lace or richly embroidered muslin.
trimmed with lace and ribbon TO match the
color or trimmings Of the dress; or the ichu
poysdone OF gupure or embroidered organ
d', IN large fiat piaits, drawn down on the
shoulders and the middle Of the back, to
form low body. The fichu is crossed in
front, and is fastened with large gold or
silver pin; the ends fall on each side over
the band.
The autumn bonnets DISPLAYED by Mad.
dme Alphonsine, l2 Rue da Helder. arc
generally mixture Of Grape, lace and vel.
vet oi hight color, such as green dLsiey,
bte"e de Chene, Rose dc Cheae, dc. Others
nave velvet crowns, with open worked
fronts, and are decorated with fringe. There
Is a variety Of new shades Of velvet for win.
ter bonneis. lighter and brighter rcd
has taken the place Of grenai; the dark
blues and greens are all of lighter shade:
the quantity of black lace with which bon
nets are trimmed would give too sombre a
look to the couture if the velvet was, of
very dark color. Feathers and rich velvet
flowers will be the favorite decorations,
For evening full dress, the novelty, as a
Couture, is u kind Of chapsroa, formed Of
small claret colored daisies, from which two
barbes of black lace fall down behind.
The last new pocket handkerchief, from
tie shop IN Sublime Porte, Rue de Ia Paris,
is small square cambric bordered with
succession of lace insertions and hens, each
edged by narrow lace; the lace which
finishes the handkerchief must be wide,
several inches deep. The round handke,-
chief, richly embroidered. is also ip vogue.
The gorgeousness of all article Jewel
ry daily increases. The necklaces--an or.
nament which will be much worn this win.
ter--braceleis. Sevignes, a9ra6ss, wreaths,
aud bouquets for the coiffure, &c, now dis.
played at the establishment An Negre, 10
Boulevard st. Denis, are splendid specimens
OF richness, combined with good taste.
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