Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-23
NEW FASHIONS.

laws of fashion, through the entangled re-
ports and trials which ever at the begin
ming of q new summer or winter season ac-
company it. Contradictory oracles are 81
fenced, the iInpatience and expectation
with which the first announcements from
authentic sources were awaited little Dy
little satisfied. We know now with GER
tainty that small bOnnets still hold the
palm; that the training dresses as ever
sweep along the inlaid floor, that the snort
costume is as heretofore most in vogue Tor
walking and travelling, and that the grace
full foot with curved instep, in elegant mo-
rocco boot may not have to complain That
it has not been sufficiently considered. We
know further that, the short paletot carries
the day, that dressskirt If not gored, must
be cut sloping, that the bodice is the most
becoming and fashionable style for youth
full figures, that blouses OF muslin, net, cam
brio, fouiard, alpaca and cashmere are
worn in every shape and trimming by old as
well as young. What however very many
appear not to know or remark. seems the
. necessity OF making a difference between
what is offered to view and what is suit
able to be worn. II red, green, blue, yell
low and lilac dresses and ribbons are FASH
ionable, the conclusion must not be made
that green dress, violet paletot and blue
bonnet answer best the requirements OF
fashion,. Again though the botdice and
short walking dress are in the best taste.
yet for elderly and very stout ladies, we
decidedly advise the avoidance of this style.
The secret of elegance is not. in an exact
imitation of what is called fashion, or an
overloaded mass of fashionable things
worn without plan, or regard to good
taste. Singly and alone an elegant toilet
consists in the harmony of every part, from
the spotless bonnet ribbon, to the faultless
heel, which requires as much attention as
the form and freshness OF the glove.
The dress must also agree with the aye,
color of hair, indeed the carriage and ex-
preston of feature in the wearer; princi-
pal which cannot too often be repeated, not
only to the more attractive, but corpulent
members of society. We, envied children
of a glorious present, have not even the eX-
cuse of our forefathers who dared to lay
the burden of every unbecoming costume
on the despotic power of fashion. This
once almost absolute sovereign leaves us to
day choice, but Herewith right bitter
torment, and the critical responsibility of
adopting a tasteless style of dress, which
always casts a shadow on the wearer. For
an elegant costume costly stuff is not al
ways necessary, yet good. though plain,
material should be chosen which is cheaper
than common one, this, in spite nf its lit
tie expense making up in the shortness OF
time worn, for the decrease in price, and is
therefore as impractical as expensive
Nothing so much spoils a dress as an un-
suitable trimming, this should be well
considered beforehand, especially, in dress
es which are for daily use. In long dresses,
trimming must not be wanting, short ones
on the contrary require but little, and this
very simply put on. With respect to
change I'm Fashion, there is no necessity
for sacrificing the old to the new. A new
fashion never excludes the late one so en-
tirely, that this directly disappears with
out trace remaining. On the contrary,
not reckoning the eccentricities, which for
our, comfort are confined to small circle,
every new mode bends especially in the
principal parts to the overthrown one.
But seldom does very marked change
take place, then appears also a merg-
ing form, combining old and new,
making it possible for every woman
of tact and a little ability, to ad-
vance with the fashion even if in modest cir
cumstances. At this season indeed, the
varying decree went forth with most for
bearing hand. A well kept bonnet of last
summer is sufficient this year for all reas-
enable pretensiOns. just so the undoubled
reign of loose Paletots does not exclude
other forms. Those who possess a close
fitting one, can put it on without fear Of
being particular; the shawl mantles may
also be worn. For making a new article
ofdress, however, the most fashionable an6
becoming shape should be chosen, for the
longer will it remain in fashion. As with
grown up persons, solid simplicity undei
every circumstance is preferable to gaudy
cOnspicuOusnPss; with children this should
be more considered. Mothers should thinl
how they sow the seeds of vanity and love
of dress in the minds of their young off
spring, by this overloaded flnery, and latel
the sad consequences oftheir folly are only
to be attributed to this cause. How comica
looks a bonnet of the newest shape, eithe
Lamballe, Catalane or so on, trimmed witt
Grape and flowers, on little curled heaC
OF nine or ten, indeed often four and f1v,
years old, with an embroidered top anC
long ends, bead girdle, and all the elegan
adornments of a modern lady OF fashion OI
the childish figure. And how the littl
creatures turn and twist themselves il
their magnificent attire, assuring other
they find it so becoming. Que woult
laugh at the consideration could one only
forget that this takes away all childish feel
ing, and purity of mind. Little boys alsC
are scarcely less ex posed to this folly, Will
they are either dressed in the stranges
costumes possible, or the really suitable
dress is overloaded with trimming. Simpl
dresses with blouse are the prettiest TO
quite little children, to be made high o
low. by Chemisette. A jacket or shor
Paletot of the same stuff, or warme
wooden one. with round hat with ribbon
or flowers for growing girls. A platte
skirt with short jacket over a full chemise
for little boys; trowsers with coat or waist
coast for the elder ones and simple stray
or oilskin hat in the sailor shape. these ar
| the dresses proper for such childish years
suited to every circumstance and require
ment of fashion. r,g
New CoUNTERFEITs.-The following dc
scription of new counterfeits is taken frol
Thon.pson's Bank Note Reporter for Angus
18th: a.a
Twos, on the United States Treasur
Notes (greenbacks). A new and dangeror
two dollar greenback is in circulation, we
executed and calculated to deceive. Elk
anime all twos carefully, especially ne
| bills of that denomination.
Ones. on the United States Treasur
Notes (greenbacks). Close imitation. bt
the engravirg 9 is coarse, especially the hea
of Chase, which differs from the genuine
the eyes and mouth, but more particular
|. in the nose, which is of an entirely differe
type.
il Jackson. Michigan, are in circulation. 1t
poor affair, both as regards printing al
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