The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-21
From Harper's Bazar.l
LADIES, READING.


IN slightly changed form L. Hsec
to be a matter OF some doubt which
was the front and which the rear Of
this bonnet but as now worn the
Marie Stuart point still remains in
front, while the back is shorn of its
point, being entirely straight on the
| chignon.
The Trianon. a cross between the
| Fanchon and Marie Antoinette, will
be fayorite with those who dislike
to be the first by whom new style is
tried. sat
Ia trimmings there is a. great varie
fty. '.IeasAers arc not 50 much used
as they will be later IN the season.
Flowers are in protusion everywh here.
Many bOnnets are simply frames COW
cred with velvet heart s. ease or dais-
les. There are new designs in flowers
OF gilt and velvet, and many novelties
in leaves and Wreatbs of
leaves Of all the varied shades of the
autumn forest--metallic berries.
bronzed red and fire color, with clus-
tiers OF golden wheat, grapes, acorns
and thIstles of downy marabouts. Gilt
ornaments of every description are in
high favor; jet and pearl are used
abundantly; amber has disappeared.
Ribbons are but little used for trim
ming, and only in narrow widths.
There are, however, some pretty shad-
ed and fringed ribbons very effectively
introduced as scarfs on the new bon
nets
In round hats felt is the favorite
material. Bronzed straws are worn
with Bismarck suits 1t is useless to
name hat, as each milliner has diff
ferent name of her own. One pretty
style has shallow crown AID narrow
brlm another has a half high crown
and turned up brim. Wreaths of
leaves and bandeaux of SHRED velvet,
with rosette or an aigrette at the
side, are the trimmings. Ostrich
feathers and willow plumes are too
large for these tiny chapeaux, and are
superseded BY small tufts of marabout
and cocks feathers.
DRESSES.
The picturesque gored dress con-
tlnues to be the approved style. This |
Is not only graceful but a sensible |
fashion, as it does away with the. abb
surd practice of gathering into few
inches at the waist the same quantity |
OF material that is made to cover a |
large space on the floor.
THE CoRsAGE.
There is return to the short waists
Of the Empire" The corsage is
short on the shoulder and under the |
arm, and rounded at the waist to be
worn with wide belt. Small re-
Versed collars are worn with chemi-
.ettes half high at the throat. Many
dresses are cut away square a Ia POM
DGdOur, but the high standing collar,
Tandyked or scalloped and bound to
match the trimming on sleeves and
skirt, Is more stylish. For evening
iress the neck is cut square and very
oW indeed.
ThH Marie Antoinette fchue. which
.rosses In front of the corsage, and
ails into long rounded streamers tied
leglIgentiy at the back, is made of the
anne material as the dress, and is de-
ldedly an ornamental addition.
\. aIst-belts are wide. and much
with tasseled fringe and Jet 4
,endants. Wide sashes Of lace or
lbbon are tied behind in large bow.
SLEEVES.
Coat sleeves are still worn, and are
narrowing to the tight sleeve
4 the Empire. Flowing sleeves are
My suitable for full dress. In their /
roper sphere they are graceful :
nd becoming, but are In bad taste {
Or home dress. where comfort and {
onvenIence are the great considera- =
ion. They are cut quite short on
be forearm, sloping gradually away
) a point at the back, and are very
luch trimmed inside. Puffs and caps
t the top Of the coat sleeve are but
tile used.
SKIRTS.
Gored skirts are made with long
aims for full dress. They are gol ed
} fit plain in front and at the sides;
ut the two back widths are left en-
re, and plated or gathered in at the
aist in order TO give proper fullnoss
} the train. In very long trains
lese back widths are sometimes cut q
+ square to prevent them from curl
g up, as pointed trains are apt to do.
he front and sides are quite short
sloping longer toward the Z
aek, giving a graceful sweep to the
ain. When two skirts are used the
0per one Is looped at the sides or
Iught up in loose knot behind, q
benoiton.
Indoor dresses for d.emi-toilette
I've plain gored skirts just long
Rough 10 escape the floor. a
WALKING DRESSES.
Short dresses for walking have be-
me Indispensable articles in lady's
Short enough to escape 90
e rubbish on the sidewalk, yet suf Z
.iently long 10 be modern. aud re- 81
ave the hands of the onerous task Of aaii
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