, 1865-01-17
Fashions and Fashionable Lilo In


Il fPAr1s Cox. North American, Dec. Is.
The Empress has quite settled the question
Of the ruate,ial which is to be In vogue this
winter for evening and dinner toilettes, by
wearing herself, on several occasions, dresses
composed Of satin, sometimes as tnnIcs over
another material but oftener rs robe made
Of that handsome material, too long negfec-
ted. Pink, blue and gray colored saths were
all iii turn worn by her Majesty. The Latter
colo. was made up as first skirt, over which
was worn tunic Of garnet OF rnby.colored
velvet, looped up at the sides with magnif-
cent diamond ornaments the head- dress con-
sisted OF velvet leaves Of theGame hue, fringcd
with diamonds placed in the front of the
head. from which the hair WIS drawn up. fal-
ling in small ringlets in front aud long ones at
lets were mixed with velvet leaves.
Nothing can be more varied and fantastic
than the style Of dressing the hair at this
moment. Some ladies' have adopted that OF
the Empress, wearing small fat curls in front,
almost entirely covering the forehead, with
bands Of velvet or gold, Or jewels, binding
the hair as VIC see it done in antique canoes!
style. Others have the hair drawn up, and
then mass Of long narrow ringlets falling
forward, while larger ones fall down the back
Of the head. Chignons are still worn, but
have tendency to become common, unless
worn very narrow, and with the hair ID
Marie AntoinftIe, when a small bunch Of flow
ers is placed at the side Of the head, and
knot ofribbons at the other side. The strang-
est Of a1l these fashions Is the rage for gold.
colored hair, which has made such iuroads
that it threatens TOT put nll bruaes ont of
fashion. For the purpose Of producing this
tinge, which is only admissible with the fair
complexion and light eyes which arc Its usual
accompanlmcnss, powders and washes are
sold, and, am sorry to add, .profusely used,
rimpuf n T11Or n t,ra.f = a.,
We nre brought once more to the days Of glo-
rious Queen Bess, who brought carroty locks
into such repute that ladies slleared their
own bright locks, II dark, to wear wigs of the
Very bright, or, Us they arc called, loud
colors, are worn this winter, aud scarlet OF
bright poppy hue is adopted for waistcoats,
Gaflbaldi shirts, Zouave JACKETS, and opern
cloaks. OF the latter, some very handsome
and oriental looking ones, embroidered In
gold with gold and black fringes, have just
made their appearance In preparation for New
Years gifts. They are IN the form of circu-'
lars or burnour, and are terminated with
lace hood, and many have a deep yak fringe
Gold embroidery Is used on lace Jackets, the
last shape Of which Is regimental one, but
toned to the throat with small stand-up
collar, braided with white or gold, and orna-
mented with frogs-the very fac-simile, Of as
soldiers jacket. forgot to examine whether
the bands denoting the rank of4ergeant were
on the sleeve.
For outdoor garments the half fitting pale
tots are still worn, much ornamentcd with
gimps and Jet trimmings; but there isan at
Tempt made to revive the o1d.fashioncd
pelisse, most comfortable garment long out
hands Of chinchilla, sable and ermtne, and Is
worn drawn in at the waist, with a band, and
frogs at the back. These pelisses are to be
made not only Of the same color rs the walk