The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-24
THE FASHIONS.

tots, Basques, and Hats-A Discussion
en- Trimmings-Oper ClOaks and kurs.
PARIS. December There are very few ladies
who, while sitting for their portraits look exactly
Like themselves on ordinary occasions not at all as
they do, for instance when an al.absorbing darn
porplexes their ingenuity. Not that they are shade
lees lovely while employed in homely pursuits,
though they will not be ieve 1t, but it is because
studied posture fixed smile, and composed curve OF
every line are antagonstic to woman's nature which
ie essentially versatile --.a - ." .....
This .imple fact struck Fashion while walking
down the Boulevards q rev days ago. She noticed
and she is keen obseryer-that all the ladies she
ance. She tripped home rather faster than usual
that day, and those no knew her remarked that an
brew. il Fashion were a Londonor which before
her birth she determined she never would be, it
DIV, ling she raped double knocks till her door
was opened; but she Is Partisan, and lives in the
Martyrs where she sets up such fearful ringing of
bells that her own attendant Folichonne started to
dis, had brought her ticket for the Vie Parsenne
Folichonne is passlonatey fond of 0fenbach's
She was much disappointed when her lady called
for writing materials ere she had fairly crossed the
were placed before her. Eolichonne knew by the
reckless energy with which Fashion pushed back her
I'D look up her station behind her mistress chair
ere she indiscreetly peeped over the fair writer's
Sshions for December, l866.-Havng considered
H1t crlnoine lends sameness both tue faultless
and the deiormed in figure, 1, Fashion, do hereby
decree that 1t shall drop, and moreover, proclaim
the adoption OF every style which abolishes uni
formity. A line. as a landmark must henceforth
be drawn between matrons and young maidens for
which purpose all snail come out In fourreaux.
These shall be short by day and diversified, not only
according 10 caprice fancy out with some regard
to the age and natural PROPORTIONS OF the wearer.
Black or brown materials trimmed with gimp Jet,
or rouleaux OF satin over colored pettcoats, with
bread, plated hOunce at the base. Velveteens, of
which my tavorites are violet, over violet under
skirts ...- -.. .. ...r7
The sleeves of the jackets being warmly quilted
and e the same material as the underskrs, the arm,
holes are to be trimmed round with chincha.
poplin, cut round in battlement squares bordered
with velvet over red cashmere petticoats, trimmed
Others of capucine or amber, OF Bismark shades
under black velvet coats which means tunic and
trimmed with gimp jet or tur The sleeves are
wide, and show the colored tight sleeve underneath
matt hing the under petucoat. -...
Dress paletots are TO be made of black velvet,
trimmed with sable or marten. They are lined with
Others are made OF white OF crimson cloth trimmed
with large jet macaroons. or OF tufted, cured, and
fizzed woollen skin. white and mauve cured
cloth of the latter description WILL 1 hope, be
adopted by the gentlest Of my daughters. -.
elegant trimmed with fea, hers and jet. A rich bon
Ss drop the TosH e % Of
black or b.ue velvet, trimmed with white swans
down. These shall call Czarines.
Long robes a queue viii be adopted for visiting
and evening wear: Many will be made OF ioulard,
urOOptng
leaves Brocade is being manu- iactnred, SO as 70
combine eegance and hghtpess with rich desiens
cade "curain stun, viii Sigh before long for the
treasures which VIII soon be forthcoming; but more
Here FOlic6onne INDUCED in a fit of feigned
coughing, for Fashion, who never can write line
without mixing her fingers, threw her quIll down
with childish petuance on viewing black stains
between her frsi and second finger
"When you have done coughing FochOnne,"
said Fashion, somewhat sharply, "you may send for
ArRuslne; she can finish this decree under my dcta'
HNow Augustine, as your readers may have for
gotten, happens to be myself, and was sitting with
Dumas Mousquetaire, when Cocades walked into
my snuggeIy and handed me an order to attend
on our sovereign mistress without an insIanVs
Ii all cabinet ministers feel as then did when
kings are in such tremendous hurry to get people
to do their business for them, very much tear the
said officials wish their majesties were under the
course, such wishes are unfeminne. unchrlstian,
and unnatural. never give way to them and had
than Grove round to the Rue des Bons Enfauts.
"Argusne," said Fashion. when l stood IN her
and write what am going to dictate under the head
ing OF trmmings,,
OF excuse was made for disturbing me at undue
hours, nor OF thanks. either for speedy attendance
and Fashion continued "Bodies are to be -"
Pardon Madame " ! ventured' but was desired
"Now, Argusine, please don't be sensational 1 so
hate emotions, and even mean what say bodies are
without sleeves, with or without basques with or
without SKIRTS, and with or without anything,
intend waists to begin higher every day, so what
room will be left for the things you cali bodIes'
Rational people use rational language so proceed"
felt d1shea1tened, but ooeyed and wrote, "rhe
front widths of robes being fiat, 1 decree that new
ornaments must be adopted and sewn down all robes
apron styles. These trimmings VIII be made OF
gimp, jet and silk cord my tavorite designs being
leaves, with points ending IN tassels, balls, etc.
Those are for robes deVe, and must necessarily be
very cOstlyj the o'her new trimmings for evening
bead laces for ber thas peernes, epauettes
and corneles. The lace is 10 be made OF mutation
amber, coral pearl and crystal 1t Will vary IN price
from fifteen 10 thntY francs.
"rhen opera Cloaks are 10 be richly trimmed with
red chenille fringe with gold thread beading and
sprinkling of black chenille between. My newest
buttons garnet and garnet beads sewn on
galoon shall be used tor bolero vests hgarOs, and
such like,
satin evening robes. think that is all can devise
with q view 10 destroy Uniformity Have you any.
thing to suggest FoichonDeW
Nothing, but that Argusine should describe some
of the dresses seen in NJ sardou's new piece, now
payed at the Vaudeville"
Another time Folichonne. You are rather too
fond of the theatre, child !" ..I. #s
"But Mad'ne Eareuil Is dressed wIthIsuch taste in
Maison Neuve," sighed the romantic attendant
"Have you anything to propose, ArgusineW
Eyes Madame, pave" said meekly. --
you are the mother of very large family" I
began and Fashion slightly WINGED, and some of
finued 'a'e exposed to imposition of every kind as
soon as they place a foot in your capital They are
Coming over here In shoals for the Exposition, and
t6eS OST are invariably deeced By shopkeepers, who
make double charges because they are Foreigners
and sell tho m secondhand goods in the bargain.
dred with impunity. The eVh IL krea'' uhuane
"Then redress it said Fashion, who like all poten
tates never OF herself proposes reform D0. @