Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-18
What the Ladies are to wear this Winter.
The Gay Season and The Fashions.
styies il sias. 1aee,, Iroolleas, fuu, ere,

tll lhe snops are oVerfun, and bills OF fearful
longitude run up. Nothing stops the dress
campaign, not even postage stampH aud shin
pasters.
DREss GooDa-This department includes
every imaginable color style, aud fabric heavy
reps aud Ottoman cloths ia plain colors for street
wear; the always handsome French and Irish
poplln, in plaid and plain cOlors; French merinos
OF every shade; French prints OF beautiful qua
iy and design for morning wear, and an infinite
variety Of medium and mixed fabrics to which "A
fresh name gives novelty with every changing
season, In the line of silks observe that tinted
brocade, from which spring velvet tufts, different
IN SIZE nhd shading, yet forming clusters out OF
which tho eye gradually recognizes an intentional
and most charming design There are others as
costly and as beautiful. but none precisely like
that Dress patlefna Of such valne arc never
maze TWO alike. There is another style, which we
admire still more, and which ia ess expensiye
This is rich tatfstas IN single coors lavender
purple, green, aud thu new ruW color, emhroid-
cred with white silk, in pattern for skirt, body,
aud sleeves TO imitlte exactly rich guipure lace,
A wide sash, embroidered to match, Aecompa-
mes the skirt the ends of which nre frineod win
silk the color Of the dress There are other very
beautiful robes, the skirts borlcred with Greel,
or vine pattern, the most novel Of which is the
robe Horlense." There are also imposing
MORE antiques, some IN plain black or mode, as
high as eight dollars per yard, and considered
more truly elegant and dtstiggHe than any fame
ful combination. Apart from these again are the
entire family Of PLAIN and corded silks, in all the
new and choice shades Of color, such as violet
lavender, mauve, Magenta, A2uline, and Mexican
bue, Nesuve. and others, which have raised
single cnored silks TO fashionable eminence
There is nothing pretiier, or capable of heug
rendered more effective for young ladies
! LACEs AND LiNdERiE. -Lace goods otler ittle
that is really novel, but are still very beautiful.
and are valued no lass as test Of social position
than ms the most henoming addition possible to nn
elegant costume Sets comprise two hpuuces,
the upper one l0uped up to represent "a tunic. a
scarf veil aud handkerchief, together with tim.
ming for tho coraage vi the dress The latest
novelty is an idea of thr Empress Eugene. 1t il
wide lace scarf, only worn with full dress, anil
then simply knotted round the whist Turkish
fashion, or clasped upon the shoulder aud tied
under the arm. Iu lace cape4 the perine is tho
only style III vogue. II il crossed III front and
carried behind where the round ends are knotted
together, They are universally worn hy ladies'
abroad
Made up lace goods have entirely superseded
the NEST expensive articles for Young adea'
wear, and are found ~ becoming us to he uniyer
anlly popular Nothing has Yet been luund TO
take the place of the pretty spencer Of the pnlfed
" Modesto" aud the infinite variety Of lace and
muslin chrmisctea, which do enchanting duty in
conjunction with the dainty holdice or the
saucy and coqueltigh ittle jackets, tho most
heart rendng device ever invented by wicked
miliners
White toileitos are The rage abroad for morn
ing aa well as evening wear. For morning COS
tune they are made Of white English alpaca, the
Zouaye trimmed with colars Violet, or any iayorite
shade of red; the vest of silk, the same cnlor ng
the trimming, and fastened with small, fiat lire gil
buttons
EN fhoMGNAnF. -Thc plain American "aack," ="
is decidedly the popular garment 1t is longer
than the sack Of last season, and, with it's shnpe.
y shoulder AMI moderate sleeve, ia a very com
Portable garment. Ii is made ia the richest as
wei US IN common materals. Composed Of velvet |
or the snperh " Mainlassie and barathea silk, il |
rs usually Trimmed richly with guipure Iaee nn1 |
Jet ornaments, Ia black cloth 1t il simply bound
aud finished with crotchet trimmings, while npou |
heavy black or coorcd pln-h n binding Of the |
same color.
The later and more exclusive styles Of cloaks
ARE 0l the ialmn mantle shape, or variations
from the circular Onc Of the finest styles is n
blAck velvet iunni, hoIderei with deep ilounce
oi blhck lare, and ornamen,ed with bouquets Of |
lace no"ers sci IN nedalllona Of lace. Another
is Spanish Style Of circular, laid in broad plaiis
ON the right shoulder, full over the chest mud
terminating in u scarf which is thrown over the
lelt shoulder 1t is very stylish aud perfectly
antique
The new materials for cloaks consist Of n soft
and thickly PILED fabric, so exquisite in appear
ahee that It has received the name OF poolieN v,i-
nG.
Fuaa are oovetel az ever aud like every other
description of goods, have advanced in price from
twenty to twenty five per cent Mink holds its
ground as the fashionable fur, the darker the more
lesirnble The most convenient style in fur for
ordinary wear a the half cape il is hnudsomer
ihd better protection to the shoulders and
hest than the vctorine, and looks well with
lloak or shawl, Fur collars we consider almost
worse than nothing, as they mpart warmth Ia
ne throat at the expense ut the chest, which Is
cit so much the more liable to cold. ltis almost
impossible to give an idea of cost, 80 much do.
'ends on the coSor Of the fur A very handsome
lalf cape can be purchased for fifty dollars n
,ery nice set OF half cape and mutl for SEVENTY
I'VE Almost the lowest price for half cane.
n genuine mink, would probably he forty dol
Aluifs are as small us ever; in fact there ia no
mango IN Tue shape OF fur garments, except in
1mine for evening wear.
Inc latest thing in opera cloaks is the ermne
alma, shaped in quilted silk, at the neck like "a
100 and finished with rich silk tassels.
WooLEN-Beautltul articles of this description
re now produced in such Infinite yarietv far
aides and ohdrens wear as to deserve more
han this passing notice. For children the snug
tlle hoods amt caps me fast superaeding other !
tyles. Then there are clOaks, and sacks and J
iekets nnumerable; 0aribAd shirts in new
nd bright shades of wool, faced with black, and
illh narrow back collar und cuffs There are }
lso Garabad vests, finished without sleeves. and !
hsWerlng the same purpose aa the Sontag, hut !
0 much newer and more stylish rs to be rapidly ]
uperceling them. The " "Ringwool" English A
Ioolen gloves and mis arc Just now the rage for 4
dies and children, aud are warm, handsome, /
nd durable. A
DESIGNATIONS Tho elegant combs lately intro. 9
uced, are among the most novel and striking
ecoraiiona for the hair They nre imported in I
ets-bnck anu side comhs--and ARE manulnc I
lred with exquisite skill and taste from iet tar
rise shell, mounted with steel. gilt, gold. or Il
ems. The buck comb surmounts the low broad v
raid behind the side combs are placed between 4
NO pulls OF hair, which are raised on ench side
! the temples, giving stylish AMI high bred u
'nc TO tue couture, which il very bevamng to \
Ne uthcate ana clearly cut character Of the -
satures of most American Indies g
The prominent feature of ornaments Of everv g
escripon is the use that is made of steel. lis q
ltroduced into nearly every description Of dress q
nd cloak trimmings; il s made into iewelry into @
asps which nlorn our bouneta, md hueklns q
hich adOrn our shoes, and thus flashes literally '
ON the crown Of the head to the sole of the foni "a
IL also introduced with the happiest effect into @
Tx embroidery, which, ~ a means of deeoratinn. %
sputes supremacy with The new and artistic Z"
ethois of brHidinP "
The piettiest effect il produced by steel in E"
ustera ol the Howers embroidered Gu tho front 81
black silk slippers. strap OF silk, fastened D.
IT'D small wrought steel buckle gaye the nroner
llsh TO most charming idea. II
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