Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-03-16
THE EVENING STAR.
Fashions for March.
Prom lie Toilet, of Paris. ]

Prom lie Toilet, OF Paris.
Everything in Paris is subject TO the capri.
ses OF fashion and even TO the colors selected
for the attire Of the different seasons anu II
the chiyalric sentiments OF the present uay
required each faithful knight to wear the
eolors of Ills Iady the change would be fire.
quent, If not irksone. just now tue piack ana
white predominant for all gaia and public
dress to such an extent that almost every
lady,s colors are those usually worn by every
gentleman; and there might be some diff Guilty
in recognizing these, but that the old custom
of wearing "her color" has been relinq uished
The order of the day is simplicity united with
good taste-a union produ ctive of the best re-
suits, even in these days Of dressy ostentation,
when, in spite Of the gaudiness inherent In
many OF the articles worn. certain degree y,
elegance is obtained In their disposition ana
arrangement.
For in door wear the Zouave vest, in cash,
mere or in velvet, with the trim mlhss sPe gen
thereto, ia still in considerable favor ia PUTS.
Skirts are made on purpose 10 oe WORN WIN
these vests, as well as with the oraIuea LII LIZ
IONS in foulard or in cashmere we may mere
note thar satIns are quite Ia mode 1Sain, even
for ball costume, the turquoise blue, pale rose,
and pearl gray colors being preielreo. Inc
eray especially, either in Grape or In satin, has
heen particularly remarked at the recent balls
de la Ceur. The taste for fur trimmings in
rolls or narrow bands on pardessus has turned
to account the merits of the sable tufts. They
are particularly charming on black velvet
yestments, no matter of what form. Where
the slab. trimming might be found too expen-
sive, strips of martin fur may be employed
W
crystal ornaments recently introduced are
much less admired for wear as earrings; but
they are applied with excellent effect In the
hair, or among foliage in floral ornaments for
the head.
EVENING DRRss.-Light gray MORE antique
robe, provided with passementerie ornament
fringed with light beads, so placed on the dress
as to stimulate tunc. The bows down the
front of the skirt, CT the same material as the
dress, are edged with two rows of beads. The
corsage is ornanented in similar style. Gray
velvet bonnet a fanchon; a velvet band pass
ing across the middle attaches the lace OF the
fanchon.
BALL DRRss.-White silk robe, ornamented
with rolls Of satin surmounting fiounce COM
posed OF upright satin rolls between two rows
of white satin fluting. Over the robe is tunc
forming a sort of train, and surrounded with
hounce OF plai.s and bouillonnes very similar
to the ornamen tation OF the lower part OF the
dress. The corsage is round, and the bertha
is trimmed 10 match the other portions of this
ball toilet. Pearl necklace and head dress OF
marguerites.
WALKING DRRss.-Light brown silk robe,
trimmed round the skirt with two wide bands
OF black velvet edged with small balls and
surmoanting a plated fiounce. The corsage
habit, or coat corsage, is also trimmed with
velvet balls and passementerie rouRd the edges
Of the back turned tails. Green era pc bonnet,
without bayolet, but Ornamental be hind with
q profusiop of magenta velvet ribbons.