The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-14
Fashions for July.


Since the defnve arrival Of the summer hsats half the
ton Of Paris has taken its flight either to the seaside
Touviile to Dcppe to Bouogne, to Calais, or to the
water drinking localities 80 advantageousy known by the
name Of Vichy, Hamburg Baden Baden, Wesbaden,
Plomberes each laying claim to superiority in the matter
of bringing about great revivas" in the deeroraed CON
situations of overworked pleasure seekers Fortunately for
this little chronicle although they have left the city
boulevards, they have carried away with them the
Indispensable modes do Paris, without which their
soiourn in no matter what earthly paradise would be
insipid and ehsrmess In the gigantic trunks Of the
fair roycgeuscs large compartments have been pro-
vided for quantities OF muslin tuncs, jackets and
robes the most elegant have provided themselves with
collection of skirts in gauze de Chambery Ugh.
mer silks, over which the white muslin corsage with
sleeves Of Talencenaes lace Is TO the greatest ad
vantage This description Of toilet is also paronised by
The loereFs remaining In the capital, and by
hundreds in the nghtly carriage drives in the Bots de
Boalogne, deserted during the daytime account
the tropical state Of the temperature but crowded with
npuperabe voitures not upfrequenty occupied by the
foreigners of distinction who ussally visit Paris at this
season the Shades Of evening have somewhat
refreshed the burning atmosphere.
For these 'summer nghtn drives many ladies' have
adopted the charming hats popular already England
though rarely in the daytime the heads of the
Parsiennes, who have hitherto regarded them with
sort OF dsrespec that they certainly do not merit Some
prefer an elegant couture Of flowers others the pretty
French blonde cap trimmed with bows of lace ribbon
50 that the true chapeau Is reserved principally for such
ceremonial visits as the ordinary ubanes Of life render
indispensable.
There is scarcely any modification in tho shape and
style Of bonnes and dresses since last indeed little
change expected TO take place before the
OF the approaching autumn season.
WALKING DREss--Robo of light fawn- coored spotted
Pompadour silk OF the form known as the style Impera
rice the ounce is attached drapery and surmounted
by bouillonne Above the bouillon Is band Of the
stun, plated and edged with ruching. The wide
open sleeves are ornamened In the manner. Under
sleeves OF white muslin, the top Of the cuff edged with
narrow vaenciennes lace White Grape bonnet trimmed
with long grass.
COUNTRY ToIrxr-The tunic Of this elegant dress is Of
white organdi, over a skirt composed Of 1ounces and
bouiions the former in organd and the latter In black
tarjatan The and the sleeves have
q trimming to match. Rice chip bonnet, with pink
feather underneath and small bunch Of roses on the
left side
VISITING Costume This dress s Of grenadine or Cham
berry gauge the skirt envened with six founces, edged
with straw trimming; bouion With two ends, border
wise around the skirt Immediately above the founces
The corsaRe high necked and drawn is covered by lace
bertha wide pulled sleeves, with lace cuffs Rice chip
bonnet ornamented outside with wild grass similar grass
under the posc, and couple Of roses, withou. green
laaycs in tho right hand corner.