New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-27
THE FASHIONS.
rnn.ls.ei from lie Toilet t.r Eoremset

Translated from lie fOiet TOT NO'entet
Our assertion made several weeks ago that
the first patterns Of the should never be adopted
has turned ont 10 be true Thus the loose paleos were
much in favor at first while at present the tshthtiine
cassock at fun or half length, is generally worn The
first start was made with the Polish cassock sorns in
front and long. fiat cassock is all the fashion, u
looks very much like tunica open in front and behind
and made OF cloth velvet the cloth is bordcrcd with
res and the velvet with fur. The sleeve must pc Au
iustcd with fur stripes below and round the e!eeVehoe
This cloak, although very rich sim Affects nuch sipT
ity by virtue of It's form For young ladies TINS casOk
win have 10 be less long. and II made of velvet should
have other ornament nut "a large elSH VI
black tatea knOtted 10 the waist nt the side il must
Inc observed however that these cssOcbs far from
making the shawl paetOt the PoSh paeiO or INC lohT
omen Garments with large folds behind questionable; II
il also curious fact that the shortest and the longest
skirts equally the style Among thc alteI we WI
mention a small paleOt of black velvet, WIN round
corners in front and not reaching much beyond the be
Although likewise short behind II extends IN pout IN
the rear without regard TO the waist The ltr very
graceful model and either be trimmed with narrow
quilted satin ornaments, initiating IN ihelI ucoEh INC
Sye Of braids, may be embroidered win back s
The dress with round skirt has ceased To be unusua 10
can be seen everywhere nowadays. In iact lllS j.
more convenient than the latter forit takes the place OF
a regular toilet without giving the trouble VI long gar
The long paletot is sometimes ornamcned with pun, Of
tie same material or with high hluucc ending ln .
pu or again with OF very small uouucc hui tHt
preference before all these styles given 90 two nouucrS
Of equal hight each about fifteen CcutWeicrs. With
gaoOn at the top corresponding with the m"e" oil 'Ae
The following is a model for pretty and original cloak
although perhaps less worn: The skirt s ai ana olH-
nented below on each side Of the front breadth with
double rnges made OF Bismarck tuica OF lighter color
arranged Ia gUiHcltsc These two ili-cs lri'I ABOUT
haf wav up the skirt thus bordering it, 'front.' the dis
n0sItOn of the shades and ornament, hls 10 harmonic
The upper part Is tight fitting. aud 20 are tlt e t' We
on the epaulettes and the end ot the stcNc~ must
be observed that the belt Is round and buccd lA mont
THESE costumes are always IN favor. because they
1oa rido Geld IN fancy they are held hal vay Up the
skirt by means OF sashcs We have seen very pretty
one made of black tatftta with no ornament whatever
m ~ ski 4
the belt keeps up the second skirt Ia cH"0HD on one
side only The second skirt is without ornaments. Tie
loose and very short paletOt nicely embroidered with
black silk, makes this costume look altogether Ntl!
There il another very becoming and altogether novel
style which can recommend highly. IL ]" the
swan-collar Imagine collar OF blue or White tatl'
reminding for its shane OF the "COge." only n little
more OPEN the whole OF II b0rdcrcd with swan teatf-
This gives charming appearance OF snow to the meek,
and improves the whole toilet.
For home toilet the Russian chemse and the vest are
still The Russian chenlsc is generally of red or
blue cashmere It's front may be ornamcned with laces
OF the material with cashmere lace or II can be
embroidered, winch is likewise very pretty As Tor the
vest il is made with without sleeves for young ladies'
the vest without sleeves preferred These vests round
IN front, cut in the same style as last year. Dut ey
are longer behind and end IN small point or IKE the
Amazon skirts. This model is charming when made OF
black tafeta II can be embroidered an IouId WIN diIh
white golden pearls and the whole OF II D. ned win
very light fur border Straight vests, with sleeves OF
wool and silk net work. are also worn. ,,
The newest style OF linen ware is very graceful Inc
marine collar j. again and should be- for u as
charming rs II Is natural IL is made OF double men, ana
the corners Oruameuted with an embroidered bouquet
The "bccd collar" is likewise very pretty II Is straight
and quilted upon double linen. one Of the ends IN 'front.'
forms knot and buckles the style OF the belts OF old
The "br0kci Collar" is stll III much demand As general
thing the collars small size; the "crayat knot alone
spreads little The latter is the dress collar II is made
Of embroidered muslin, with Idncie1e or guimp lace
OF course the knot by which il Is tied IS likewise OF mus
lin. with cmDTOdcres in the corners but II Is bordeied
with high lace, corresponding with that OF the collar
The bODncts sill "FunchOn," or they initiate the
small round style. These two patterns afford much va
riety OF ornament and are particularly adapted 10
young married ladies'. However. alongside OF these
small parOr headdresscs the real bonnet begins 10 make
its appearance again. and is actually needed especially
for ladies who have passed certain age. II has rather
short front, Ornamented with Shells lace. and small
knots ribbons the hind part being composed OF net
and provided with hanging loops Of ribbon, corresponds
ing with the style OF the toilet.
The "IridiOH" bonnet, which has already been ev
planned IN former reports IS likewise worn 10 great ca