The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-24

beauty hc g00dS or tho variety ana eegancc Oh the
different styles submitted for public approval There
many different styles, and all so beaut ul that this,
pe~baras dss ricaes rather perpexng, and find
q difficult matter TO make choice. Basqucs still
worn and win be very fashionable this winter with the
exception one novelty called the pointed basque which
cannot be too strongly denounced. The skirt Of this
basque cut into or nine points, and rs t only TO
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dEugene, gros grane gros royal armure silk popins,
and variety paids Of every color under the The
robe dresses with their warm dark coors and rich and
elegant designs, are much admired as ever.
In mourning have all these silks reproduced, iu
We have seen in Madame Farwers some very elegan
dresses, which we think worthy Of notice One whic
particularly admired, pale blue tafeta with
double skirt trimmed with long heavy fringe. The
sage buttoned in 'front.' high 10 the throat and trim
med bres ending in round tabs, and rapping in
plas which fell the sleeve forming cap then
without further obstruction, swept gracefully round to
the belt The sleeve is very pretty kind Of flowing
'front.' is called the imperial. Another very pretty
dress was trimmed with three rows Of graduated puff
fngs round the skirt, the corsage cut Ia Rdphde with
rows boubone corresponding TO the sirt-short Lady
Washington sleeves In another establishment have
seen very elegant robe dress q brown taneta, with
cage high and buttoned down the 'front.' The sevees wide
and flowing. Another rich and elegant dress Of purple
bayadere silk made with basque, was ladylkc and dis
tingue
THE coRsAGE
There many different ways of making the corsage,
but very new, except the waist ending five
points This win attain any popularity for the all
sufficient reason that II is the most ungraceful style any
lady could wear, The belt waist s still regarded with
uLabated favor though many have passed since
we nrst welcomed it, Then we have the square shaped
corsaee and the low neck for ball and evening dresses
The style of trimming varies with the Of wearer
but profusion the order of the day Breteas plated
on the shoulder, forming cap jockey to the sleeve,
attracted much attention. Bertha will not be so
much as heretofore
We have the founced and plain skirts, and double
skirts which, when elegantly trimmed with fringe rich
quilted ribbon, produces most pleasing effect The
guile robes have rereated behind the ounces ana double
skirts from which they occasionally peep forth very nm
continue SO as long as hoops are fashionable.
THE SLEEVE.
The variety Of this important part Of lady's dress is
almost bewlderng; however, shall endeavor TO
describe some Of the most striking The Bayadere is
pretty simple style sleeve reaching half way between tho
elbow and the wrist and pulled into a short cap. Tho
front Of the sleeve is left entirely open and trimmed with
ruche There is sleeve better adapted for exhibiting
those exquisite laces and embroderes which form so
Another sleeve, named the Empress ending In fine sco
ops, over which falls scollopcd cap much admired
trimmed with buttons, Is only necessary TO mention.
Then have the pufed sleeve the sleeve with two
three and sometimes four rlls and combination Of the
puff and fr.
BALL DRESSES.
There has been displayed before us some Of the very
pretest ball dresses have at any previous open
ing; but in this description the best euogy and
shall place before fair readers, of the most
striking One, which the centre OF an admrng group
made of white tue, with three skrts-the upper
divided in the front forming tunc round each skirt
bouiilonnse, through which blue ribbon of that
subdued delicate tint which beautiful 1t rare
the corsage low and pointed, and trimmed with bouil
toes placed In the brctelle STYLE tho sleeves short and
pcrcd with the blue ribbon gancing through. Head
dress wreath OF blue and white water lilies. Another
mase colorcd silk profusey trimmed with black lace
and black velvet had likewise its admirers st another
which cannot forbear to mention, . white gac
silk with three hounces OF white lace ooped up inter-
walls with sprays OF coral the low and pointed
with lace berthe and bouquet of coral In the centre
sleeves short and Iooped up with sprays Of coral.
MANTILLAs.
In this department have not been able TO discern
any novelties butf there nothing new all that
have least the recommendation Of suitability and
will, have doubt be found adapted every
The material Of which they are consists OF CLOTH
beaver, tweed and velvet, but of all these beaver viii
largely into their manufacture than any other
In this the makers governed OF course mainly by the
fact that the fashionable; but there another
consideration less powerful-mantas made of beaver
are, perhaps warmer than those made Of any of the
other fabrics named this important dcsdcra
tum the manufacture Of winter clothing proper atten
sDanish circular with large Ton,cd cane Ana % tSe
cloak. There arc very few mantias TO be seen and
comfort seem 20 be more regarded than formerly In
Jacksons have seen some very handsome ragans In
black beaver CLOTH with wide pointed sleeves, and
comfortable looking Another Of barathca CLOTH trimmed
with Grape, very much admired. II the raglan
shape, double breasted and buttoned over. pretty
double hood, ending in assel and rounding 10 the front
sleeves, wide and flowing, and trimmed with pendent
buttons down the seams completed this pretty and
fn garment Spanish circle drawn up
and covered by large pointed cape, ending in tasscl
ls admirably adapted for winter In Mackenxies
have elegant velvet rsglans-he collar formed
with cotchet edgng and heavy silk fringe, and OF
fancy buttons down the sleeve In the same establish
ment they had exhibition raglan OF beaver cloth,
called the "Eporian was trimmed with figured gaoons
placed horizontally round the edge and stripes Of the
hands Of gaIoon, extending about quarter Of yard
down the front, gave Il the appearance Of yoke.
MOURNING.
As usual, have all the prevailing styles Of hats
produced mourning with the exactitude Of Chinese
copy. The shapes the same style Of trimming Is
same the absence Of colors the only point Of differ
encc. II tho fashonabc establishments through which
have conducted the readers Of the HERALD with their
striking contrasts and blended harmouies Of color may
be considered picture of the fashions have
TO the engraving We do not mean 10 describe widows
hats caps for deep mourning They scarcely
ceptble Of description When have said that bomba-
rne heavy English Grape, Ia laid plain the founda
ton that fold of Grape passes round the edge and that
Grape ruche forms the face trimming the subject Ia
haustcd There very pretty mourning hat exhibited
In Jacksons yesterday, made OF bombaznc and Grape
of the peculiar crown ~ which have before spoken.
As IL universally admired, shall endeavor 10 give
idea ~ H. The front of plain black silk, and
the crown not inappropriaely styled Ground robin
formed q alternate folds of silk and Grape trimming
of Grape brought 70 point In the centre Of tho front by
a band which confines IL there gradually increases in
width extends 10 the cape, where II attached In
the same establishment was exhibited tho Shell hat or
chapeau ecalle, made of English Grape the crown
futed like shell, the name ndicateson esde bows
Of GRAPE on the other hoops twists ntertwinng in
puzzing confusion plated bandeau of Grape formed
the front trimming and the strings, which yard
long and quarter wide, almost attained the dignity of
scarf The (ouchon yorte differed from the other spcci
mems mainly In the crown, which wa fauchon shape,
but cut points These edged w Grape and mar
rolls OF the material passed over u, forming
perpendicular stripes The Eugene, an vquisite hat OF
black velvet, suitable for ladies preparh- = 90 out OF
mourning he passed over The front of the hat