Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-12-24
Ga0icS' COLUMN.
The Fashions for january.


taste and to good breeding. An utter
indifference to it argues deficiency in
one or both, and an abuegation Of the
beautiful, unaccordant with the American
mind. There is style suitable for
work. for study, for the street, the home
circle, and the resorts Of fashion. We
observe this Winter, while high rich
colors arc much in demand, the most
elegant costume for the street is black.
This is as it should be- Black or dark
neutral shades are more genfeel oat Of
doors than any colors. Taste, economy.
and good Judgment must dictate for 9th
or occasions.
We observe ladies' are beginning to
wear prints, ginghams, and muslins for
home, much more than in former years.
As these are capable Of washing, We re-
gard them as decidedly preferable to silks
or de LANES.
We observe a decided improvement in
tho sleeves Of the ladies'. Formerly, we
have been panied at the sight of blue
arms, cleaning out by the side of furs
and velvet, Of cold winter day; at pre-
sent, the walking sleeve is in the bishop
form, gathered at the waist, with snail
cuff to turn back The flowing sleeve
holds its place in the parlor
The basque is not quite in former de-
mand, being nearly superseded by the
pointed waist. For full dress, pointin
front and back is made, and even over
the hips, where the figure is full
Trimming materials arc broad and
meryiue. The side stripe is 10 longer
imported, but viii retain its place for
some time to come, being gontsel on all
occasions A double skirt, the upper
skirt to fall just below the knee, and
both trimmed with broad quilted ribbon
or velvet.
The cloak is J, Raglan slightly modi-
fed, the sleeve being elegantly curved,
and adorned with tassels at each point.
We observe anew saque, slightly loose
in The back, indicating rather than de-
fiuiug the waist as in the large basque,
is becoming fayorite.
There is no diminution in the size of
the hoop. Skirts for the street Just clear
the ground; for the parlor they are made
long, to lie upon the carpet; indeed,
very nearly a train.
We hope the Balmoral, or wooden pet
tcoat, will gain ground for walking. It
has a lock Of comfort which we much
like. Besides, it does not absorb the
moisture of The street, nor suggest untidy
ankles, the need Of bath-tub, and the
urgeucies Of soap and water. Embroid-
cries and fine linen for the house; but
true lady does not make herself notice
able in any way by her street dress, I'M
less it be for its simplicity and appropri-
ateness.
Thick shoes arc decidedly fashionable
Plain. suodued gloves, to match the
dress, or make o simple contrast
Fine point lace, which is too expensive
for ordinary purses, has become essential
10 ap expensive wardrobe. Ladies' have
adopted tho style Of wearing black vel
vet collars and cuffs, which have fine
elfeat.
The head is dressed low in the back,
with folds or braids around the face, or
curla, as most becoming Flowers, vel
vets, OF chenille, arranged to the taste of
the wearer.
One Of the latest reports We have seen
from Paris, on the Winter fashions, says
1.-The bodies Of walking dresses are made
high, and buttoned in front With
these, basques are scarcely ever seen
rounded bodies, with band and buckle,
or ribbon sash fastened in front, being
the style now in favor. Sleeves are
generally worn open and large; but for
the winter costume a closed sleeve, with
a wristband, viii be adopted. MORE
antique, in black or colors, still retains
the favor it has so long enjoyed This
material is also much used for trimmings
on burnous There are new-fashioned
tatietas Of rich quality; the ground is
white, with checks rather more than half
an inch in size, formed by fine eolored
threads. Around the bottom of the skirt
are three plain stripes Flounces have
replaced double skirts; these are gene
rally only two, either plain or festooned,
or else one very deep aouaco, surmount-
ed by FIVE small ones Of two or three
inches deep. The skirt is extremely
full, and very long behind, almost form
ing train. Und6rsleeves are profusely
trimmed with pulings, ribbons, velvet,
and lace, and are generally closed with
embroidered Tevefs, orramenteti with
lace, on which narrow velvets are run.
and lace harbes Of pufiugs run up the
sleeve all reand For neglige, collars
and sleeves. are made with fat plaits and
Valenciennes trimmings The Winter
bonnets will be made rather larger than
those worn during the past year; the
front comes further forward and the
crown slants Off behind The curtain is
wide, round, and nos raised at ALL The
very wide aud long strings are often
bound with piece Of velvet or ribbon
of different color The inside trim
ming continues to be an Empress knot
of foliage or ribbon. or else half-wreath
of flowers. -Gceat Republic for jan.
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