New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-18
THE FASHIONS.
Tr.n.la.sd nom L. Rolle. FOR The Tribune.

Translated nom lie FOle FOR The Tribune
1t sometimes happens that fantastical cos
tunes becoming; the following style, for instance
highly recommendabe for young ladies' nasmuch as it
Is both pretty and chaste. IL is black cashmere suit
composed Of a round skirt and cloak The cloak is orna
meIted above the hem with stripe OF black taeta 10 TO
12centmeters width embroidered with black BRAID
ending in a small plat OF black ribbon, two three
centlmeters high The cloak is very long, and fitting
tight to the waist forming long tunica split In front and
behind as far as the belt. The slit behind Is
bOrdered by the braldembrOldered tafeta stripe,
which Is becoming little wider, In measure
as 10 approaches the ground. The front Is more
richly ornamented and forms large facings which
likewise wider below than above or course these facngs
made Of black tarta and covered with rich pattern
Of braided embroidery. The same embroidered tafeta
appears Onhe waist in shape of small collar with wide
Wristbands These facings the collar and the stripes
well rs the facngs OF the front tunica. are lined with
small plat Of black lace similar 10 the one OF the skirt
IL cannot be repeated too often that this costume very
graceful, and ut the same time original and VIII answer
very well for a visiting dress small round black velvet
cap, lined with embroidered taffeta and small white
plume In front fastened little on one side, VIII make
pretty Another suit very becoming to young girls Is the
following: 1t Is made Of blue popn, the skirt being
POOGSe with small ostrich feathers cut In slices OF two
centimeters in width. This ornament forms single
facing In 'front.' and borders also the pockets The belt
sash Is made OF the material knotted behind, and
falling down In long flaps likewise lined with ostrich
plumage. 1t must not surprise to see FUR used as lining
for hats nasmuch hats made entirely Of fur
The following is rather original style The cap and the
broidery; the latter ornament very easily be made
by emboldeng coral beads and pieces from the root all
of coral flowers The width he edge OF the cap is four
TO centmeters and the embroidery work has to be az
wdo the edge The coral roots from the middle stems
and the delicate stems on each side support the
small flowers. The mum. made OF frizIework Is very
small the coral embroidery Of about centimeters width
running through its center. This embroidery i visible
all round the mutf Ike ring into which the mum mas
been nut aud has likewise the shape Of wreath Ike that
OF the hat The which hang down from the coral
red silk lining, made OF black SIX interviewer Win
large and small rows OF coral The effect Of coral upon
black fzzewor very pretty and quite an ornament
but it would not do but for young girl or child
At the present time style OF dress much worn
II Is small paetOt-Of the material as the skirt
covered with long cape, Ia ha.ar In front, ending
I'm sash with hap3knotted behind and falling down
as far az the edge OF the paeto have this same
style made OF cashmere and silk, but would prefer Il
the better for being with that material and II
Is style becoming all ages. Another very tasteful
describing long train bordered with Topped folds or blue
satin Tile front ornaments below, bnt describes
folds OF bne taicta little wider below, where they de-
scribe the basis OF the palms There double palm on
each side ~ the frOni-breadth which assumes very
elongated form all tie way up the skrt Inc waist Is
ornamented in most original style tods maze OF Dlue
satin initiate hahpams on the waist thus forming
short tight fitting vest The sleeves are ornamen1ed
FyeTything is blazonod this year. habit which we
probably derive from the Breton dresses which inyara
bly, have the Of Brittany on the shouldeIDands
have seen vests for instance, and paeto OF cOth OF
velvet trimmed with aceWOrk, aud olhauehted at the
side little above the pocket with the crown OF Wis
count baroness 10 beautiful weather on the oth
OF November, when tie brilliant turnout coma De seen
which left the Tucres to witness the opening or the
Chambre. Hundreds Of beautiful toilets were exhibited
that day. and make the law for the season. Just as te
toilet Of the Courses do In Spring or course the toilet OF
Her Majesty, the Empress, excelled all others. she
wore white satin dress, OOpcd up with laurel leaves OF
natural size, and richly embroidered. The skirt was
moderately interviewer with trimmings or carmeite
velvet Tho belt and sash were likewise OF carmehte
velvet Tho little cloak Ia Marie AHt0nette, made OF
ehanly lace and the bonnet OF white satin ana carmel
velvet with white aigrcte fastened 70 conspicuous
place completed this admirable toilet. Among The ladies'
who surrounded the Empress. have also seen very
pretty toilets; FOR instance, skirt with upper skirt OF
satin b0On dor all lined with sable, and peargray
toilet an covered with AiHcOn stitches. The trains were
all remarkably long, but they gave evidence by ther
shane below ~ the fact that the crinOhne Is lar from
being out u fashion. Hardly any more toilets VIII De
secu now before the first regular Winter balls commence
there arc no recentiOns at COmpegne and everybody
takes rest from the fagues aud pleasures OF the memo
rable year 1851.