Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-10-12
THE SLEEVE.

In view OF tne many QlHerent sLyles VI
sleeve that we may select from, it would be
we'll to bear these few words of warning in
mind:
The wide flowing sleeve of former dayl
and the voluminous undersleeve are nc
longer to be seen. The revolution of time
has brought us almost TO the opposite ex
treme. Sleeves are worn now almost tigh'
to the arm, barely leaving space for close
fitting undersleeve.
Sleeves half tight to the elbow, and
trimmed with sn oval tab on the back, OF
with pufings at the top. and bottom of the
sleeve, are much worn, as is also the funnel
shape, the Cara, &c. ~
Caps are almost universally worn, and
formed in all sorts Of shapes, epauletts,
points and medallions being the favorites.
THE SKIRT.
The amplitude Of the skirt is not in the
least diminished, and its length is rather
increased. The universal practice of loop
ing up the dress in the street was likely at
first thought to lead to the erroneous i'm
preston that economy was the object, and
therefore prompt measures were taken to
squelch out such derogatory idea. The
jupe Git would be profanity to call these ele-
CANT articles petticoats) is often made of the
same material as the dress, more fully
trimmed and more elaborately ornamented,
futed, braided, scolloped and corded than
any dress, and finished in the most expen-
sive style.
In the skirt, as in the other portions of
the dress, profuse. trimming Is the rule. It
is sometimes carried round the bottom of
the skirt, and sometimes extends up each
seam. 1t is arranged in tabs of lozenges,
or laid on in bias fold In fact, every con.
ceivable form that trimming can be made to
assume, and in every available spot where
trimmiug bo plaood, VIC 6nd it. Flu
ting is now generally confined to the under
skirt. Designs embroidered with. silk OF
braid, and interpreted with gold orsteel
beads, will be- in favor this winter, and on
heavy material will be both elegant and eff.
fective. Cord is also in high favor, and
where properly used is stylish and distsngue
looking.
BONNETs.
Crowns have come in again, but not so
the capes; these are replaced by straight,
ungraceful band, which seems rather a
prolongation of the crown than a cape. The
crowns are generally stiff and fat; but soft
crowns have also made their appearance
but these, instead of dropping as formerly,
rise above the level of the brim in full, erect
puffs. The front is close and round, resem.
bling the old cottage in shape, but: not In
size. The trimming is confined almost ex.
clusively to the top of the bonnet, and af-
fects erect stateliness rather than careless
grace; and it must be confessed there is
something very seiking and attractive in
its elegant though unyielding formality.-
This style of trimming is in such strong
contrast with the pendant sprays, floating
ribbons and dropping feathers of the last
season that it is quite relief to the eyes,
fatigued with endless repetition of the one
idea. Flowers, berries, sprays and grasses
ente. into the trimmings, and gold in every
form, form delicate chainwork, glittering
fringe and tiny coin to FURNISHED butterflies,
With outspread wings, lends its own pecu.