The New York herald., 1867-03-21
SPRING FASHIONS.

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Poor Isaiah How bis memory must have been taxed
and his brains racked at the contemplation OF the
travagance Of the daughters OF Zion. Look at the
alarming catalogue THE bravery Of the tnkling
ments about their feet and their cauls and their round
tires like the moon the chains and the bracelets and
tine muders, the bonnets and the headbands and the
tablets and earrings the jewels the change
able suits Of apparel and tho mantes and the wmpes
and the crisping pins, ths glasses and the nne
linens, and the hoods and the wells" But
what would the worthy prophet say to the
daughters OF Gotham had he been Obliged
to follow them through the countless marts Of the great
metropolis during the verna equinox Of the year OF
Lord 1867, and attempt 70 describe the bewderlng
kaleidoscope that fashion holds up her voares on
opening day The words Of tbs Western when
the tailpecs Of his wagon out. and all his vsge-
tables went rolling down hill would probably suggest
themselves to his mind, " no expletive lin his ex-
tensve vocabulary could do the subject Justice" The
choice Of hckle and eachsrous season OF the
year by modstes FOR the display OF the regulation hab
or the chameleon goddess is perhaps typical Of
her and indirect compliment to her change
able The clerk Of the weather. however, for
once relaxed his frown ON the opening day yes
tsrday and old Sol smiled good humoredly modistes
and their patrons Opening day changeabs and
certain In regard TO date the subject about to
treat Of but the majority Of tho leading establishments
this year selected 20th and st Of March the most
favorable dates to display tho latest novelties in ladies'
wardrobes. These dates rather early for manes
and dresses hence there such extensive dis
play Of these articles yesterday The gradual revolution
In fashion which has been going for the past few
years has, fancy this spring reached climax for
there marked and decided definition Of the diff
ference between the past and tho present From the
flowing sxpanse Of dapsry corresponding accessories
large, high bonnets cloaks enyeopng the entire
person. that prevailed six years ago. have almost
reached the minimum Of proportion in every
article Of dress. Tho most striking change
is in tho form OF skirts They are made
very much smaller, being cut nearly straight
to the figure almost plain in 'front.' and have but
littlc funess at the back daring innovation
has been added 20 the skirts, namely, short
dresses which relieve the fair Of the necessity
OF becoming involuntary contractors The latter
are OF course suitable only the street. and should
never be for ball evening dress purposes. We
hope that the good sense Of American ladies' will mako
the short dress permanent institution; but we fear
that tho tyranny which French taste still exercises
countrywomen will be fatal TO the continuance Of
this becoming and useful style Of dress should lose
caste entirely abroad Visiting dinner and evening
dresses made very this season, with very
long trains and plain skirt in 'front.' Most Of the sleeves
flowing and have small sleeve inside But
place below shall commence with the cornce to tho
column Of Fashion, that greatest triumph Of human arr
the bonnet
singular that modises have not yet discovered an
appropriate name for the microscopic affair that
entirely supersedes tho time-honored bonnet. The
unlike he 'Leghcsn iaucs' and s'hish Gothic arches'
Of former days that they cannot be classcd 10 the
category and FOR the sake OF consistency they should
ho raj n n AZ oof
years. bonnets TO b in contemplation this season.
20 that the chignon is still LETT in undisturbed posses
SION OF lts dominion To give.an adequate idea OF the
variety Of styles and shapes would be like launching
forth shoresss Of description. Let il suce for
that i peculiary about she present styles
which must render them acceptable to ALL namely, that
Short round and thn-may find something adapted 70
s distinctive Characteristic For elongated features
Psoss for si 'nS no
longer young, the Castiian. The same variety
With vssy narrow roassux q six. Grape m1sS With
straw straw mixed with nk, satin with hce and straw
tsssc shapes Empress and other varieties M o. chip and
tulle ars among the chief elements Of the new spring
rn added % .ss and
'.what is it,r esuch - II i" Ia complete Narrow
roon i used for srnss which are very long and edged
mngs, Of marvellous beauty, delicate design and
Quists workmanship, are the prevailing fashion. Thcy
o amber. The last named Ia . element In trim.
rnngs for dresses and bonnets and that be-
crystal and JET but when harmonxss with the rest Of
tho far wearer's wardrobe nothing be strik-
inaly beautiful Amber beads and black lace make :
very handsome trimming OF black crinolns bonneta
or opera hats the most exquisite are those made on
gss anrs o o4o'' CRYSTAL aO0ps sa 1u aovsrs wn
such daisies made Of chenille, with cry CENTRE
are to be ,ssn on some o. tho early spring bonnes and
manner. Although tho styles ana shapes OF bonnets
this almost countless yet remarked that
and Marie Antonette patterns me various modinca-
lions Of those three styles would puzzle the
might the greater number Of those bonnets
which were principally admired and sought after.
sentativcs Of ths chameleon goddess announce from
their stylish establishments her memorable bchests
, vss win nes ~, y sn M y oc
OF LADY 8 hearts love Of bonnet At the estab-
lishmsnt Of jaime. Higgins Broadway, vs inspected
article One, named Il nsara. was very handsome
chip bonnet with large, round somewhat Of the
cape thrown wreath branch supporting daisies
Of chenille and Blue forgetae-not with pearly buds
tiny blades IKE grsss isterperssd with The forget
ms-noss White narrow sresmers at The back, scarf Of
sus ana dSp sno. a e.
this exquisite bonnet Another bonnet was OF white
tue wisn ssrssme q tns sams rsasns. ~ osing ssuo
morning sun white tuls bonnet with straw trim
ming and ear q barley psepng over The crown which
Madame Bsrths's on Broadway, We observed prone.
made bonnet called the vssta, which IVES decided
beauty The material Empress chip (an article Of
American nanufacture the shape in the gypsy styie
with the closs the forehead anda crystal fringe
sncircling completely Around the hat thrown
wreath of Aowe with opening rossbuds haH hid IN the
green leaves which chung 70 the stem Of the wreath
Anoinssse, with little pipn Of whits satin white and
blue maxabout fsetheeS and tassel of the same, was
also very pretty. Near vs. Marie Stuart Of drab
chip with delicate camsiia atistIcay placed on the
crown, and green ovesstringsL u vas admirably
suited for . travelling boanel the advantage that
Emprsss chp hes other materials u that u ID water
proof - wsn - light Mica Marchal Clinton place
novelties IN spring bonnss handsome chip cpsn
hat q tho Marie Stuart ssyis with cape of white Grape
and fringe dipped with crysta cluster o( lilies Of the
valley and opening rossbuds with crystal pendants
'front.' and strings edged one side with cord and
crystal was the admired Of al. Gypsy shaped chip
hat be6de u, named sThe Bismarck shared with u
the attention q the fair cbservs Tnis bonnie! vas