Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-21
From Le Follpt.l
The Beau MODde-LHdies' Fashions for
January.

The Beau MODde-Ladies' Fashions for
January,
The season for grand balls has not yet
commenced, but we have already observed
some varieties in dinner aud evening dresses.
The fashion is also nearly fixed for high
bodies, and the different kinds of silk tor
winter wear,
The Gabrielle form of dresses is distin-
gushed among the many others. The body
and skirt are made in one in front, without
a band to mark the waist. There is de-
cided variation in the cut this winter, and il
is known by the name Imperatrice. Last
year it was the deep casaque-very full,
without plaits in front or benind-a fashion
that was difficult to promote. The improve
ment renders the robe Imperatrice more
graceful and more easily worn by all figures
and in all toilettes. In front it is formed
like long casaque, widening considerably
at the bottom. At the seam, under the arm,
there are wide plaits, like other dresses, and
the back is flat and rounded at the waist,
the sleeves are with elbows and furne 3~5ack
cuffs.
We have seen one in violet corded silk
the bottom of the skirt was trimmed with q
broad band of violet velvet, edged with q
narrow one of black plush. Nearly half
way up the skirt is deep plating of velvet,
edged with plush. The body is perfectly
plain, except for the buttons, by which it is
fastened. The skirt is also buttoned down
the front. The cuffs are of velvet, edged
with plush.
Black taffetas, with small bouquets are
decidedly the fashion this winter. The plain,
brilliant tafIetas, with plain or founced
skirts, and the Di0ire antique, are no longer
the "mode." Dark colors for bonnets, as
well as dresses, are more and more in favor
for dress visits.
Plush is much used for paIetots and bur-
nous, andis preferred to velvet on account
of its novelty. Dresses are also trimmed
with plush, even when made of velvet, if of
a somber color, and for aegligee. Morning
dresses Of white plush, lined with blue or
gold color, are very elegant and becoming.
1t has been matter of surprise that plush
has not been more adopted for bonnets and
their ornaments; but it will not be long
before we see this beautiful material en-
played for these purposes.
Some visiting dresses are trimmed with
plush.
Swans down and ermine are both in favor
for trimmings for SorteS de ball. and the pala-
tines which are thrown over the shoulders
for entering the theater or evening parties
in full dress. Gray astrican is very much
used as a trimming for paletots, forming a
collar, or small peleTiue and cuffs, and also
occasionally round the bottom. But for
paletots or black cloth, the simplest style Of
trimming is a bias OF black silk, embroidered
in white. 1t is novel and stylish.
We may mention among the novelties
new style of sash. 1t is made very narrow
at the sides, but widening at the back aud
front, and forming a double point, so as 10
have the appearance of a little cOrselet. The
ends may be longer or shorter, according to
taste for simple toilette only two ends, but
for full-dTess three, the middle one shorter
than the others. These sashes are made of
the same material as the dress; and also in
alrTrN IGA at he aFada and fpfr nod
with rich passementerie and fringe, or with
gold, jet or steel embroidery; the most ele
gsnt are those of Magenta or embroidered
green velvet, embroidered in gold.
Bonnets have not undergone much change
in form since last month. The mixture of
black and white is still very fashionable, al
though colors are rather gaming favor and,
as our readers will gather more information
from the description Of few bonnetS than
from any general remarks, we select some
Of the most recherche,
White satin, quilted front, with soft crown
of black velvet. White satin curtain, edged
with velvet. A small tuft of black and
white feathers at the side; wreath of black
velvet leaves across thefOrehead. White satin
strings.
A white Grape bonnet, with fanchon of
black velvet trimmed with white blonde.
Small white and black feathers at the side
Black velvet strings covered with bar0e5 Of
v hite blonde
Au elegant bonnet for the theater or con-
cert. room was made Of craze and blonde,
with flat bow on the top, formed with TWO
light blue feathers, fastened together by
gold ornament. Bandeau of blue velvet,
trimmed with small gold chains and small
punches of feathers at each side of the ban
deau. White strings.
A brown velvet bonnet was lined and
edged with white satin. A white satin
quilted crown, with two small feathers on the
right side; one white, the other brown. A
quilting of brown velvet, edged with white
blonde, across the forehead. Brown velvet
strings, edged with white satin.
A violet velvet bonnet, with curtain Of
white blonde, and Two white feathers across
the front. A plait of violet velvet and gold
lace in the cap. White strings, edged with
violet.
A bonnet of black velvet, trimmed simply
with fiat bow of mauve velvet fastening a
bunch of white blonde and black lace, falling
gracefully like feathers at the side. Pointed
curtain of mauve velvet. large bow Of
mauye velvet, with coquilles Of white blonde
and black lace.
A very pretty bonnet for a young lady
bad the front made Of black velvet with the
crown of black tulle embroidered and crossed
with black ribbon, and fastening an orna-
ment formed with small rings of blue velvet.
In the cap wreath of blue aZalias mixed
with black velvet.
Black and lace 6ehus are both worn of an
evening, and frequently are ornamented with
bows and ruehes of ribbon, which enliVen
and render them very charming in appear
ance. One tchn, which is of q novel style
surround the shoulders, forming FeVers, and
terminates in front in two wide ends crossed
and falling down nearly TO the knees. Al
the back II has the form of a canezou, with a
slight point The most beautiful are made
in guipuIe with the small foundation of the
fchn lined with color suitable TO the dresi
woIn--the trimming also, of course, being
made OF guipure. This fehu may be'worI
with any dress, and is particularly becoming
10 the figure, giving width 70 the shoulders
President Marsh, Of the Pacific University
Oregon, has obtained the requisite funds il
aid rf that inHtifntinn. during his nresan