The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
what WiIIithe Ladies' Wear?

readable and comprehensive, from
the Springfield Republican, contain
ing brief description of what is, and
shrewd guess of what is to be the
fayorite modes for autumn:
9f''There are yet few decided styles,
but some charming indications of good |
things to come. One of these is the
supremacy of plain colors In dress
goods. We have never seen such del
icate and beautiful shades of color in
merinos, poplins and other heavy
fabrics as are displayed this year.
Soft grey tints are much In vogue,
though light brown, dark shade OF
the new "Bismark" color is said to be
the favorite of the season. Light
shades of this color, approaching or
ange. will be much worn in ribbons
and artificial flowers. Stripes are al
so popular, but they are in simple and
elegant styles, seldom admitting more
than two colors. Black, striped with
| buff, blue or green, makes a pretty
contrast. We have seen a very rich
Marie Louise blue silk, with a mar
row stripe of buff and black, which is
one of the most beautiful designs of
the season. No new kinds of materi-
al have as yet been produced, nor do
the prices vary materially from last
year. -~goa ip
In the matter of trimmings, the
latest accounts from Paris indicate
i that the rage for decoration is passing
by. Having trimmed everything so
deliberately and persistingly as to ex-
haust all conceivable styles of orna-
mentation, thereis hope that we may be
! relieved at length from the oppressive
geometrical problems which every
1 woman's skirts have presented for the
:. last year or two. Still there will be a
strenuous effort to prolong a fashion
so eminently conducive to the pros
Iperity of the shopkeeper and dress
maker-not to that of their customers.
Velvet and cluny laces will be the
fayorite trimmings.
= Skirts are always good, more or less,
according to the taste and formiof the
wearer, but much fullness at the waist
is not allowable Basques Of various
forms, all very deep, with or without
belt, are as much worn as during the
summer, and this fashion is far more
suitable for heavy than for thin mate
rial. The Peplum is one of the pretti-
est of these basques; it is cut quite
full, with plaits at the waist, has long
points finished with tassels, on the
hips, and short ones before and be-
hind. Sleeves are small at the wrist,
and either full or plain, as may be
preferred, at the top. The Pompa-
dour waist is increasingly popular,
especially for evening dresses, and is
worn with high, close-ftting chemi-
settle. .ai 9i.it
81 1t is yet too early for much variety
in cloaks. The ever-convenient and
comfortable-looking sack will keepits
place for travelling and morning wear
the tight basque will still be worn by
its admirers, though we trust it's day
is almost over. Cashmere and velvet
mantles are coming into use again;
they are so graceful that they ought
never to have been discarded, and we
are glad that somebody, whose word il
. law, had the good taste to think so
Shawls are more elegant than ever
and among the most desirable are the
q Paisleys, with black ground and high
border, which suits all dresses and
P occasions. ashif Z 1.
: We have left the bonnet to the last
! not only because it is the least, but the
2 most difficult article to describe, o.
- to prophesy of In fact, if it con
!. tinues to decrease in size at the pres
ent rate, it viii soon disappear alto
gether, and we shall be invited to buy
a strip of lace, or a spray of flowers fol
. head covering, which, however, By
r some magical powers, will come tt
e have as large money value as al
= orthodox bonnet. At present, W,
y have various apologies for the rea
articles; the Catalonian, fat, three
cornered, or round head piece
with little Gear caps; the star shape
!; which is smallest and queerest of all
n modification of the Empire, which
q, is the largest and most bonnet-like O
!. of the lot; and various intermediate
% forms, combining the excellencies o.
4 uglinesses of these. The chief char
d acteristic of all is their shortness a
the ears The long corners of thu
- Fanchon have retreated; that bonnie
is now more nearly square than dia
mond shaped. As to material, tn,
mixed straws, and white felts. will
- light trimming will be the most suit
able for a month or two to come; o
silk and velvet there are very ricl
shades, especially in browns anC
green's. Contrasting colors are some
what worn; we have seen one or tw,
very pretty and stylish bonnets of gra.
silk trimmed with fat bows of greer
'1n,ii or garnet velvet; but correspondent
rather than contrast will be the gene
raj rule. Ribbons are mostly self
ha Icolored; watered ribbons are. thi
season, as s satlns I'VE were last year, tn
in bright colors, make a very effective
4r,,,o for avapinO draccac