Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-22
EVENING STAR.
EUROPEAN FASHIONS.

L L.
We cannot but remark the striking contrast
At present existing between the toilets
for ball and visiting, and those for at home
dTess. The latter are distinguished by their
simplicity: plain shades, thick materials and
little trimming; while, for full dress the
tEinuest and most gauZy materiais-sKut upon
.kiri-looking truly fairly-hse. Among me
gauges most in fashion, we may mention the
chambery. 1t is made IN patterns OF wide
strips OF pink, green, blue. &c, on white
ground, or with narrow satin stripes. Also
the Chambery satin gauZe, 8 brilliant material
with satin bands OF medium width, edged with
black. The gauZe is made in all colors Then
there is The marquise gauZe, transparent as a
yapOr, with bands of taffetas rather far apart;
others with very narrow stripes across upon
a white ground spotted over with patterns in
color for 10 1t &c rias there are two mae
rla!s that may De nouced IS in fayor-the
HctCeVse, entirely of wool, dotted all over with
small irregular spots, which, when OF white,
remind one Of a snow storm; but the dots are
made IN all colOrs, although The ground is
always black. The other material a. a thick
pOplp, dotted with silver and with small pat
terms. Tins is also made in a variety of shades,
anu = one OF the prettiest novelties of the sea-
son. We " ere told that gold, silver, &c, would
sHprlant fowsrs a. ornaments tor bail dresses:
but th's Is certainly not ihe case Many even
ing dresses are made of two materials-tbe
under skirt OF tulle beuillonne; the upper OF
Satn, ending in points, and cut mp az each
tioti ihe body being opened also under each
arm, and Just laced together with a cord.
fCtwIths landing the Inconvenience of the long
traiEs when dancing, no bail dress is made
without one. though the front OF the skirt
must te sufficiently short 10 leave the feet a..
liberty. EcIyP;een is more and more worn,
no; me rely for an entire toilet, but also for an
II home dress. When made with a ypste and
trimmed with fur (Chinehilla is perhaps the
faVOTiJP-) IL has a very GtSiiagHe appearances.
IL = USED also 10 form part of the toilet For
instance. a skirt of black taffetas, draped over
skirt of violet or brown velveteen, and
small paleiot OF the same. THIS costume. OF
soUrse, Is only tit for driving; not visiting.
ttunN FACE - siiil much worn is a trimming
for 'afetas; for satin point 'Aleneon, or some
Other richer lace, must be used. We may lust
rtentiCn. before commencing our description of
dresses, that the reiCn Of corslets decidedly
continues they are made in such variety and
worn with ball rs we'll as Soiree dress.
3 toilet OF white tUlle; upon the skirt five
bOUilIons. separated by light tufts OF hedge
resss. fastened one TO the ether by CHAINS of
pearls TUBic of tUlle, worked VITA pearls
anG .aDght up at the side by a large branch of
hedge roses, and a double chain of pearls from
the waist. Lew body, with drapery; in the
'front.' and on the shoulders TUFTS OF roses
fastened with three rows of pearls, which
hang over the berthe.
robe of white gau2e, with two skirts Al
TIE bottom of the under one is a fiounce upon
which there are five narrow bIases OF blue
saiIn. dotted with gold stars. The otis, with
soid hearts, which are carried up 10 the waist
gradually decreasing in size.
n dress OF white Grape, embroidered with
pink amt silver spots At the bottom of the
skirt wide band of pink satin under a founce
OF lace The b dy is made with pink corslet,
scarf ends, also Of satin covered with lace
An evening dress for young girl, of white
iniie Plain skirt over tour or five skirts, also
Of tulie, with five rouleaux of white satin
round the bottom. Low body, with berthe
edged with rOUlPaux. Three bandelettes OF
sIlNtI III the hair. ana rose at the side, lust
above the ear.
dress Of white tulle over white satin The
HEefr-skIrt rs trimmed with boUllonnes with
rCuleaux of pink satin between. The upper
skirt IS Of lace, looped up at each side by
. hpdxy Of
tulle, dTaped over satin. Very short sleeves
A bouquet OF roses in front and one on each
shoulder, forming epaulsts.
pink satin skirt, very much gored, with n
long train. At the bottom Of the skirt a deep
houace of black Chantilly; and above that
Euipure formed of black beads. The BODY is
covered i EspagnOle, with black lace, and
point de Nenise IN pearl beads.
thIrd toilet consisted of n light blue gros
gram, trimmed with very rich CIuny lace,
placed en- tablier. The same lace is placed as
asIomacher, carried across the shoulders, FORM
ing epaUlets. and a berthe at the back The
body pointed, both back and front, with bow
of blue satin and strings of pearl at the side
The skirt plain, very much gored, with a long
tram.
fourth toilet was of MORE ponceau,
Trimmed with guipure, Louis XIV STYLE The
skirt, sleeves and body oIamented with bows
OF Ionceau latin ribbon, fastened TO the dress
with Jewels.
dress of tulle bouiIlone, spotted with sill.
Ver- with short over skirt oflight, blue satin,
cut III deep points, trimmed Just within the
edge with silver cord, forming an ornament
at each point. Low body OF tuIIe bouiIIonne
Win COrsist OF blue satin. Sleeves of tulle,
v iit ~IiNtT bows.
dress OF violet velvet, opened in front over
saI'H Oi ibe same color With silver buttons
d. - Il the centre. The velvet skirt has round
TIE bottom harrow band of gray feathers.
lI' t'"N - very open, over waistcoat Of
sailIi. al" Is trimmed TO match the skirt.
black velvet robe. opened over one of light
blue sa'In. and trimmed round the bottom with
a rIsssc o: blue sati. Rows of wide black lace
aie placed round the bottom or the velvet skirt,
lie blue forming Transparency; and founce
failing over the blue plI-se. A yeste over a
"ais'cUat of satin. The sleeves very open, a Ia
JuIve: and underneath are tight sleeves Of
satin.
Iohe OF black pOult de sole, with large
white satin spots. Each seam is opened about
quarter OF "a yard mp, over an Enderskirt of
black velvet. The silk skirt is scalloped and
trimmed with a thick black and white cord
High body. with basqUes, scalloped and turned
back with black velvet.
The Marie Stuart. - ssMontpspan." la VAL
here" s-EsuaenOle." s.Pamela'' and ..Duch-
ssss' OOnnets have been described from the
tine lhey We're first worn. We still find the
models at our principal reunions of elegant
wome ID, care of course b, ing taken that the col
or Of ;Ee bonnet should either match or con-
tr;st weil with the rest Of the toilet
very pretty model, the form ssMedicis.'' is
Of white saIin bOuillonEe, with edge OF lilac
FILLING over the crown.
second Sonnet, in the same style, was Of
white Neiours royal, trimmed with blue satin,
brooches with white and blue. The inside was
trimmed wI'h gold sequins.
faEehon bonnet of ruby velvet, with fall
Of Chantilly at the back. Flowers of tulie and
silver Ban6eau of ruile and silver chains
white velvet bonnet. trimmed with canoes
green and gold. At the side a black cameo
from which fell two wreaihs of small bows
ending IN tasselS, and fastened al the back nn-
der another cameo. Bandeau of velvet: with
bow IN the middle, and cameo in the centre of
the bow.
bonnet of blue drawn velvet: on the crown
fanchOn, trimmed with guipure, and fastened
at the back with marabOuts. Bandeau of vel
vet, trimmed with white guipure and small
sllVer stars. Strings of blue velvet
White velvet bonnet. quite plain AT the
eide small bird, with wings and tail extend
ed. Bandeau of green velvet, trimmed with
pearl ornaments. Strings OF green velvet The
same bonnet has an equally good effect, made
IN black velvet. the hines of the bird, baudeau
and sirirc Is being carefully matched
Dress bOnnets are msde OF ponceau. blue or
"hegina" velvet, trimmed with lace and gold.
and some capOtes OF white satin, embroided i'm
gold, with bouillon and fall OF lace over the
ebienOn.
The couture grecque is still IN favor, either
IN bsads, cameo-, or gold cord: but flo wers
mixed with gold leaves and bandelettes of gold
cord form an elegant coiTufe, and may be ar