Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-22
FASHIONS FOR DECEMBER.

FASHIONS FOR DECEMBER.
Few persons can fail to be suited with
some of the varied styles that have obtain
ed recognition this season: for. while only
few carry the stamp of authority, every.
thing Is allowed, and choice is only limited
by means, taste and fancy
Inc novelties in fashion are very numer-
GUS. unusually so; but they take the form
manly or design and decoration; in fact il
wouio De unreasonable TO expect much
that IS new in material when ingenuity has
aa,reaoy been racked to give even the sem
oiance OF freshness to styles and fabrics
that already exist. gs
We are glad to note, however, growing
tendency among all classes to ignore the
himsy manufactures with which our mar
ket is so often flooded, and purchase only
goods of really genuine and durable quail
ity. '
The excellent serges. the Scotch winseys.
and the pure wool cashmereS are a great
improvements on the mixed cotton. wool
and fluffy silk goods which were formerly
made, and are yet to some extent to suit
our American market; and the quicker
American women teach their manufacture
ers that nothing less than first class arti-
Gle will satisfy them the better it will be
tor American reputation and American in
dustry.
1t is the fault of women themselves IL
they do not now wear warm, sensible
clothing, properly adapted to distinct and
separate purposes. The short dress. made
of good, substantial material, yet in a taste
ful manner, is now almost universally worn
in the street. Morning and house dresses
are neat and becoming, while the snowy
ornaments and more elaborate toilets re-
quired for full dress are matters OF taste
and ne d not be adopted by those who do
not want them.
The reprehensible feature of the newest
sty les is the passion for display which mas
revived all. aud more than all the clinouant
finery of the days of Marie Antoinette In
fact, the highest fashions of to-day are al
most reproduction of those which dis
tinguished the reign of that unfortunate
queen.
Heavy jet and gold ornaments, the PEN
dent necklaces. the wide sashes, the long
trains, and the .fchu which hears her name
were all in great vogue in France during
the latter part of the last century, and are
only revived in the brilliant costumes OF
to-day. -t--z..-
In the fashionable ball and evening dress
es we have even revival of the famous
Watteau costumes, and need only the pro-
fusely powdered hair of that period to rem
der the illusion complete.
We have no objection to a considerable
exercise of fancy in dress. Art and taste
are both encouraged by it, and it is as ab-
surd to expect uniform of sober gray or
russell brown as to imagine that every one
will confine themselves to a diet of bean
porridge. But rage for mere tinseled
display is relic of barbarisnl. and should
not be encouraged in an age of culture and
refinement.
WINTER CLoAKs.-Of course there are
some that are more fanciful than sensible,
more novel than useful but the designs
are so vari and the latitude allowed is so
great that ladies can suit their taste, cir
and means in the choice of an
outdoor garment and still be in the fash
ion.
The round clcaks have not as vet super
seded the paletot shape by any means, and
will not for some time to come. The ten
iency seems rather to be toward the tight
lifting pellisse, which is exceedingly well
adapted to the present narrow style of
dress.
Tne only new style in round cloaks is
upon the back, with q square or pointed
real or simulated hood and shawl 'front.'
Ihis design is very handsomely made in
lark blue or purple velvet cloth, richly
with heavy galloOn and jet em-
oroidery.
Velvet cloth has obtained a great vogue
This season, and is much more elegant and
which were worn last year. In the best
qualities it is almost equal in appearance
ID Lyons velvet; is, of course, more dura-
Die. and does not need lining; otherwise it
IS almost as expensive. p r
Brown, purple, and Humboldt blue are
the popular colors; but charming little
coats are also made in white velvet cloth,
simply bound with thick satin and finish
ed with large pearl buttons. ta#
A very new cloth amplOva6 almoSt
for jackets for young ladies, is
;alled star cloth. 1t is velvety fabric~
1otted with beads, very small and IN di iffer-
ent colors. Upon black small amber and
white Opaque beads are used; upon scarlet,
blue, black and white. The jackets are
oordered with narrow fringe of the beads,
Or with silk or chenille fringe containing
their colors.
Real seal skin and Astracan jackets are
among the most distinguished styles for the
season, but adapted only for city wear, and
tor those who can afford variety Of gar
ments. A handsome, substantial cloth
cloak is best for those who can indulge in
out one "best."
Cloth cloaks, lined with fur, are new this
year, and exceedingly warm and comforta-
Ole for country wear.
The Russian pelisse is also new this sea-
son 1t is close fitting, and edged with a
narrow band of fur. 1t is usually made of
wadded silk or velvet, and is tied with
wide sash ends at the back.
Opera cloaks are very gay in white and
scarlet, with gold embroidery.
We have also elegant white opera cloaks
made in rich white silk plush, and trimmed
with bands of white satin embroidered
with paris.
New WINTER BoNNETs.-Of these no two
are alike. ALI are small. but all exhibit an
which affords either an op-
porGunity for the exercise of taste and
genius, or the reverse.
The simplest. provided the style is good
and adapted to the wearer, are unquestion-
ably the prettiest. There is not the room
ior elaboration on the small bonnets that
existed on the large ones, and profusion
of trimming utterly DESTROYS the effect.
The newest winter shap is the Marie An
toinette; it is simple, but very striking. 1t
consists of a high cap of red velvet, sur
rounded with band of white satin edged
or corded with velvet. High standing
plume of short white ostrich feathers and
gold ornaments in front.
Another, the Metternich, is of white royal
velvet, trimmed across the front with a
ho laiH in of hrin inh