Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-12-08
Winter Fashions.

Red is the all-pervading color for the sea-
son for jackets, petticosts, cloaks, and while
suits OF red for children. The latter are
very prettily braided IN black or white
There is novelty in morning dresses made
in this color called the "Grecian.' The tu-
mic is made of red, girded at the waist with
heavy cord over skirt with cashmere
or shawl border. The sleeve is short plff.
looped over the long sleeve. the same as the
skirt.
Velvet cloaks take the lead, as they al
ways do, and these, with rich trimmings Of
rich fur or lace, are the leading fashion. but
frosted beaver and velvet pile cloth and the
Astracan are more used and in great favor.
and come within the reach OF every one.
There is a revival of some Of the old style
dresses of the 18th centgry They are made
somewhat after the Louis l4th mourning
robe, cut very low and square in the front,
but high behind, with a large box-plalt at
tine back of the neck, and left lose at the
waist, the skirt trailing to the ground yard
and half. IL will be a very long time be.
fore these dresses will be popular. and the
long trains are quite inconvenient for any
thing but a social evening party. \ bridal
dress OF white corded silk trimmed with Gust
" lace. has a trail of three yards.
y ball dress OF white India muslin, with
rucaes OF the same on the bottom of the
skirt. and aprons OF scarlet silk on the back
and front. with pinked ruches Of the silk on
the edge, double ruches Of the silk over the
top of a short sleeve, Is very pretty.
We have seen some very elegant dinner
dresses in silks and poplin. These are all
gored. with square necks. One of wine col
ored silk, made pompadour and ornsmentcd
with rich black lace and jet trimmings was
very elegant.
The shapes Of honnets are the same as last
month, only, II anything, more unbecomIng
than ever. Gold ornaments are used on vel
vets, aud seem TO have gained prominent
place among trimmings Of all kinds There
Is also the usual amount Of plumes and tea
theirs displayed
The long wells are taking the place Of the
short round ones. and arc fastened 10 the
side Of the hat OF bonnet with elegant cam
eos or enamelled ornaments. and sometimes
with r ht little bird. We have noticed
an Empire bonnet Of white velvet. With
soft crown and white blonde on the edge OF
the brim veil of white tullc, held by one
of the brilliant little birds, three short
pumes on the side, face trimmings Of scar
let velvet and green leaves Also n modest
bonnet Of purple velvet, the crown OF white
satin IN high puff A rosetts of purple vel
vet is placed on top Of the puff the cape is
of velvet. edged with blonde lace the in
side is composed OF carnations, rOse-buds and
crystal ornaments
The young ladies are decidedly in favor of
the round hats, and they are certainly more
tasty and becoming 20 the most of their wear
ers, although like all fashions, they cannot
be worn by every one. There is an entirely
new style called the ''Tricorne,' OF three
cornered hat. They are like the old Cont
nentals that our iorefathers wore. They are
very pretty made in black velvet with trim
mings of gold cord and tassels. The grace
full Polish hat is a great fayorite, being quite
new this season. They are made of black
velvet, full, over the Glengary frame, with
drop OF velvet at the side, ornamented with
bugle or single fringe and black plumes. The
small round hat called the Derby has
been much worn, but is only pretty for rid
ing or skating
For children tins season, everything Is
bright and cheerful. Dresses are mostly
scolloped on the bottom, and braided with a
bright color. For blue or garnet, white
trimmings arc pretty, and for scarlet. black.
Plain colors should not be trimmed with plaid
but with a single contrasting color.
Waterfalls have not been discarded but
are extensively worn at the present time. al
though their size Is much reduced from those
that appeared in the simmer months. Short
Aspasia curls and frizzes, and braIds for the
forehead, are fashionable. 4 thick coil is
admired by many, and to the majority OF
heads is more suitable than the waterfall
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