The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-08
The Fashions.


following descriptions Of the fall and winter styles
fashionable eloaks which copy from the n Y POST
The approach of cold weather suggests the use Of
cloaks IN place OF the light and airy fabrics
OF the mllder season. Very complete preparations
have alreaay been made for fall and winter. The
CLOAK openings have just taken place and while the
stocks Of goods exhibited by the manufacturers and
importers comprise in the aggregate no greater supplies
than usual they are richer aud more varied large
proportion OF the garments very COSTLY being made
OF the finest and most expensive materials but there
IS to be no general change in the STYLES corresponding
with the change that took place this fall in the shape of
bonnets.
THE DEsIGNs.-The basquirc form, which has been a
tavorite is still retained and will be the preparing style
Tor faA and winter. 1t will be shorter than for
mery but will be cut deeper at the back than at the
Sides and quite short in front Circulars will be next
IN favor; but the loose sacques, which were so much
worn not long SINCE can longer be considered dress
on any occasion Cloaks for fall Wear are made up of
heavy SIX, or IN other material to match the dress.
pretty basqune is of black rep silk the waist and seams
at the back OF the skirt being trimmed with ypure
ace Velvet basquines, trimmed with silk and jet
laments and lace, may be worn with a dress Of very
rch material Black in cloth will be usually preferred
during the winter though at the recent "opening" in
caks, Dasqulnes III royal purple cloth, and trimmed
Win quilted satin and jet ornaments were considered
admirable for general use
Circulars in velvet cloth will be worn by persons
whoare not suited with the basquine, whom it
not ecomlng An elegant velvet cloak, recently i'm
ported IS IN circular FORM with loose sleeves 1t is
lined with white SIX and ornHnnnted with let and lace
An0Ref IN cloGn, without sleeves, made with
scans at the back and one each side. Upon the
ba;k covering the seam is strip of velvet three or
our inches at the neck and gradually widening and
extending nearly to the bottom This cloak is enbroi-
Tered in silk and jet Strips Of velvet also embroi
Tered, cover the the shoulders to the arm.
ihree pieces are each side of the front and they
correspond in size and shape; extends from the
mex to the waist, is the bottom, and the other
elual distant from each.
CIoaks of light cloth are sometimes trimmed with
gey fur which has fine effect, and black cloth and
ha Ia tYIab
ualay in strips of from to two inches in width.
OPERA CLoARs.-EXceedingly fine displays of opera
caks to be found at the fashionable establishments
TIE cloaks mostly made IN circular torm of white
cldh, white barred with blue, and sometimes of
Turkish cloth, with green, black and crimson silk
staIes alterntng with white One attractive style OF
cbaE is cfcElar of white red cloth, French, the cord
add ae asse depending from the hood being white and
gilt tie seams the side trimmed vita Grecian
ornaments in gilt resembling in form the gold dollar.
4 pretty opera cloak is of white checked with black
and trimmed with black and white Angola fringe. This
Fan beworp over plain black dress. more snowy
crcui has seeyes of scarlet CLOTH and embroidered
with st,aw chenille and let.
CARRIAGE CLoAKs.--Are sometimes quite new in this
city Ay cireplars without sleeves and are made
Of heavy Scotch paids These cloaks to be thrown
over the dress cloak while riding, and are both warm
and durbe. This IS style of garment which will be
highly TiZed in cold winter days and frosty evenings
and it as much needed in our changeable climate as
in northrn Europe, where it has hitherto been in use
CHILREN's CLoTHING.-For girls there are coats fit
ting thttcrm with lappels and bufnouses or round
cloaks With pretty hood and tassels Basquines are
also won by small girls. The hood is attached, and is
usuaypf the same material as the dress. This IS de
signed jr walking cloak There is also the little coat
sTaigh all around ard Of double front 1t is made Of
light cry cloth and trimmed with black. This style Is
suited the of girls from five to eight years OF age
For oys from five to eight years old, an overcoat Of
dark rey mixed cloth, with large black buttons, mill /
t;ry cp and high boots, constitutes desirable military
costuIe; but for in miniature, who is at once |
the plde o the household and the terror of the ner
vou3 MEMBERS of it, butWho has not yet arrived at the
time8f life which would enttle him to his first coat and
trouRrs, double breasted sack in ladies' grey beaver
yyet CLOTH ornamented with buttons, will be warm
and cry conY enient
NQELTIES AND CURIOsITIEs.-Some of the scarfs and t
necEies almost eIsay worn by the ladies,
nettd made Of silk and trimmed according to the
1tStSof tine wearer. Many Of the scarfs are embro-
dere in represen4ation Of birds OF gay plumage, re-
Heyd bY the sha0s BIT foliage with occasionally glin
merig gold thread; but the latest novelty is the long
tie prettily embroidered and frnged at the ends
1t tended to take the place Of ribbons which
youg ladies have worn.
Ipocket handkerchiefs the only novelty is that in
whie miniature photograph may be employed an
ornaent for the corners; but there is probability
that lis handkerchief will ever be fashionable
InsWelry there are some odd desgns-such as car I
rngin green enamel in the shape of Beetles the head
and let in gold Seekers after curiostes may admire
thesear-rngs There also photograph rings, in |
whicthe miniature likeness is to be placed in small
enan franz setWith small pearls. In the ''Fucanite
jcweg aud charms in the form of boots and skates
new ge of girdle is Of India rubber made in links,
with book at end and massive cross attached to
the otter end The cross hangs at the side when the
grdles hooked around the waist This style of girdle
IS in 4 on the other side Of the Atlantic Many novel
ties iieTery are in preparation for the holidays.