New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-06
NOVEMBER FASHIONS.

"Thc styles are unusually pleasing this sea-
SON. The tereotypcd sentence with which the fashion
writer's prelude their articles Whether II is because
modes really possess unusual merit, or the sunny
weather has been propious to their display or because
novelties always charming is uncertain However
We take goods the importers provide, and delight in
them while III their freshness.
Is amusing hear tho queries that perpctually
aoat concerning the continuance Of crinone and short
dresses Those who peFtnacOusy push these iHquhics
are usually persons whose small wafdroJcs, one would
think put sudden and remarkable changes ont Of the
limits Of dcsiiaby. II is ccrtalu that the modified form
Of short dresses as worn, and the small crnolne,
lave both proved so popular that they may be looked
upon as features Of fashion for TO The
small hoop with springs at the waist, ia too great
convenience be dispensed WITH keeping the skirts from
eliuging and cumbenng free motions.
The walkugd<ess Is in plain gored style, with no
fnes at the waist and half yards wide at tine
htm Just clearing tic ground behind aud 80 short that
Is impossible to step IL In front and at the sides.
The list Of materials for walking suits gives vari
ETY. than usual The Knickerbocker winscys with dark
notified grounds IS scryceabe for school girls suits and
country wear The Norwegian popin Is just introduced
aud is changeabe, dark twilled STUFF having much the
effect OF a nice Harris cashmere with gloss. IL ia
trimmed with heavy brocadcd r>b ons which combine
the cOlOrs OF the fabric and have thick satin edge Like
piping
Yellow and black appear In subdued FORM the leading
decorations for street dress carrying out the idea Of gold
and let so conspicuous all the fashions for the
English serge is waterproof fabric for walking
wear OF tWiled WOOL having the look OF very coarse
saxouy merino 1t dark blue. red, and brown,
and is trimmed with wide worsted galOon. The three
fabrics enumerated evidently for service, not Cor
show but when ladies understand the theory OF dressing
wei, they will sacrifice the simplicity, and
o. such toilets for morning walks and shopping expcdi
toDs for ornate silk and pOpn magnicence than gen
tcmen win 20 down town 10 their Offices In dress coats,
fancy neck ties and silk vests Is there not however
story floating about Of certain municipal judge who
never permits himself TO DO SEEM except In gOssest
broadcoth, with dazzling white rep vest and diamonds
Of maguihcence repOSing his bosomi Isn't 1t wonder
full that where prObty aud learning SO apparent from
the position Of the that these outward scnbnces
should be needed 10 assist ones dignityf
"But we want to look pretty when out shopping,
and walk Broadway" cry the crepehared girls who
are reading The TRIBUNE after breakfast.
Yes, and you ought TO. But do you think that any
amount Of overdrcssug with lace collars, and velvet
jackets clanklng with JET and fancy silk wakngdresses
ia the morning viii give the effect Of high style
the faultlcssyhng serge sut serious and simple with
linen collar and cuffs and plain hat, the wcbOrn En-
glsh giIis wear themG Your gloves ana boots may be
the daintiest, though your dress plain. gay scarf
and decorations for your hat will tighten the costume.
And m trust you to take the eye Of the oungcrs the
"Fitaye." windows in front OF the ST. Denis while
your cousin from out Of town. with her blue velvet hat
with pink the face and srcctdrcss out Of
azure evening SILK, trips by unnoticed
For handsome salts, the admired popin Irish and
french rolled very different from the ordinary French
poplin corded silk and pot de sole antique the
improved velvetcens used, and the English Indian
poplns sheeny MORE, but apt to crack word for
the yeyetcen suits than which nothing Is more ladyke
for late Autumn The fabric set out this
viii not rub white, and wear wrinblod easily and has
this advantage that after being in shower 1t
be brushed up Immediately without damage. The suits
should he made up quite pioin with broad eaoOn bind
ur, Ike geItcmcn's coats fancy cut edge, satin
folds keeping that transformations appearance which de-
tends them from the charge Of apiug real velvet Many
ladies dislike yclvccen this account. but wrongly. II
Is distinct fabric more designed TO Initiate velvet
than en- pif-s 9th initiates COf0e0 SIX.
one al Madame Im,hUu's suits FOR dOwager Is or
black ytlyolCcr, with fold ufo inches above the hem,
ppcd vIh satin 10 resemble second skirt. wido Fash
end frnccd with cord. falls each side behind, headed by
q single loop. The iachct Dr. short and pointed behind
WITH maUa ends front hnisird bv cord ana drop fringe
Co Lar az he meek deeply pointed behind narrow 'front.'
with ban fringe which also trims the back OF the jacket
Tic dr Sc has very cnac rodt sleeve ana the pactOt
eelc'onhON ing sleeve tA~ 80 long rs To give the
eject OF eaflcnd, friugf1 hlc those behind
Tho prriucrt rlA walking costume n0tlcCd was or
Madame !Huiss fcicccn. 20 church purple almost
de- plum buc in shade. made iu solid color = he under
skirt had uaitcd hOuLcC about five Inches Wide headed