Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-03-24
The Snring FASHIONS.

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The opening of Spring has usheEea IN
the new fashions for The season, some OF
which are thus described
The "Crystar tunic dress Is another
novelty, and is composed of two coIo's
and two materials. The under dress OF
gray popln, the body cut square and the
skirt gored. The upper or tnnic dress OF
green silk, cpt sllog and oo-
dice-in the "Pnncesse" style; that Is to
saw, without any plails al the waist. The
tunic is open al each seam, and trimmed
on the ed ge with ruchIng. 1t also opens
upon the sides and shoulders, for conve-
nience in putting on, thus completing a
very novel and stylish arrangement
Scarlet dresses for children are all the
rage. A very pretty sleeve, called the
"Coul,e," is exhibited, composed oi
goats hair, or other spring material II
is shaped to The wrist, but made full upon
the back, giving the effect Of an inserted
puff. Two methods are adopted Tor Inm'
ming gored skirts-one commencing
from the top and the other from the bot
tom. Trimming commencing from the
bottom begins at The side, and ascends
higher as It nesrs the front of the dress;
but trimmings or ornaments commencing
at the top of ,he skirt should run deep al
the back and shorter as they near The
! front.
A new idea in the way of ornament is
now coming in vogue; in the shape Of
medalIions or canoes, which are intended
to supersede The gold, silver, and STEEL or
naments now in wear. Some Of these
are very richly gotten Up, and Lave the
appearance Of valuable carved cameo
brooch. Epauleues are worn, compose d
OF two or more Of these studs or brooch.
es, held together By chains of silver, and
hich hang in festoons from tie shoulder.
Bands and ornamental g2lIoous will be
much used this spring, for trimming short
cloaks and palelois; arranged 10 suli the
taste of the wearer. OF The various ar
HcIes Of feminine attire, The bonnet is GER
,ainlv the Head Centre" of attraction
amorg the fair sex. Il is also an article
that is manipulated ty tie hrkle Dame
more than any other. Sometimes 1t Is al
crown-peThaps all curtain. Another
season it has no crown al all, and scarce
y any front.
This season The bonne's are Of q very
light and coqUelti:h description. The
"Emprc," at present worn, is to be sue
ceeded by the "Pamrla." and 3 Yong cat
egory Of others, cnrllcd the "GlPsey,
"Aurora," &c. The "Pamtla" is We.
ry pretty bonnet; one noticed was comPo'
! .ed Of white Grape, trimmed with violet
ribbon and jel and sIraw ornaments. The
crown was loose, the curtain formed with
narrow border Of lace, sDd the front de-
dressed la Maize Stuart. Another was
composed uf White lace, trimmed With
orange colorcd ribbons and white satn
! iessamine flowers. covered with wax. A
hat called lhe "Alargarel' is TO supersede
| HE Oxford hal now wcru; il IS similar IN
shape, but larger, made Of straw or Leg
horn, and trimmed with velvet and
cnmeos. Round cloaks will be worn this
summer in preference to sny olher, to-
gether with raIma. and double capes,
scaloped out at tie edge, and bound With
material TO match the dress. Balmora
skirts will be IllIe worn, except in dirty
weather; in fine weather cambfic skrO,
Trimmed with hu,ing, wlII take Their
place. Some very pretty skirts are made
of goats hair. striped with tlack and
white. Short sacks, composed of velvet
cloth and trimmed vilh hair or egg fringe,
will he worn, either for the streets or
opera.