New-York tribune., 1868-04-16
THE FASHIONS.
Translated nom I.s Pollel for ne Tribune.


Several large parties have taken place in cele-
tHmes the most conspicuous: The pretty MademOi
Bee de c., hardly years old at the masquerade
ban Of the Countess Of D. white silk gauze dress,
cut and festooned in the antique style Her blonde hair
composed Of gold rays; this costume called La poese
Madame de NJ dressed in the waer-nymph style, will
wheat which VIII flow from her hair viii be fastened by
diamonds For plain ball costumes dark cOlOrs continue to
be IN favor Among others, skirt OF carnete eOloreu
tue satin transparent OF the shade deserves
notice. Yellow flowers scattered all over the toilet
black tulle dress with black satin Transparent ooped up
at the sides in the paner Du Barry style by black SATIN
very pretty and the blonde hair will have TO be inter
spersed with jasmine flowers as the armament Is Win M
way to dress of white muslin, with stripes OF Ace
and pink transparent underneath. The head-dess @ am
weed Not 10 forget these splendid WINTER cosuno
che Spring toilets win now proceed to qGPIe ss sIg v
poplin is composed Of lower skirt with rows .! a td
gray fieta, and an upper skirt nKswiIo an along
rs border s lOOped up behind near the waist go W & @
back en- pa! The small het h"Oc aDd falls down at the
sides in flaps; IL is all striped and Dordere0 VIII tav 80
a. The eide and sash OF lace knOtted the bosom AS
coon as the weather begins musil ~Lu M ,noa W %
nsed for dresses skirt OF white muslin for instance
with round upper skirt covered all over Win nsht anu
vapory ruehes, looks very Styisna Inc t sbort
tmnc with hickory material all round its border
and very low cOrseet ornamened with the same mate
rio SAID coYseet has no seeyes but muslin 'front.' Or
namented with ruche round the neck and shOuldels
And with two ruches In form OF stripes all along the g
6ttIng sleeves. The saSh with two chlcOry yc0lOred
bOrers knOtted at the side of the skirt The bonnet
simple ldehO Of white tule two fingers IN width anu
sh Of tue fastened the chest by rose without foil
nge. The kind OF roses are found on the letg ~
form of diadem. mentioned some time ago that
dresses are be adopted for visiting toilets as Ven ~
very long ones; the former WILL however DC Hucn Hioe
convenient than those which by their immense tram arc
often exceedingly embarrassing ,,.-.
In answer to questions addressed to about wedding
aresses and toilets for first communion have 10 say tat
either OF them may be composed OF double 6Rur-ie
upper be held mp by sash tied at the Sue Ihe
have also been asked questions about riding habits 10
details and headdreSS OF which great zeal uepes
personal taste have seen b9ttefny En9ts W sau, ~
for instance borders of ribbons ali along he
front of the skirt which has 10 be very long Inc nat
NAV either be og with feather or agretteor more
prosy fashion may be adopted which is en- r9yae asaii
that of selecting gentlemans hat with broad bTs ana
low crown known under the rather singular n"lue Vi
petit Tert MT,
AhtoinCte manelets tchus LdD6dte, MENUS haedH ana
such hkc-but persons are more governed Dy per own
fancy in such things White corsets VIII no - ioEtr T m
waists cut Outsquare, round OF IN shape OF
this cOrsets mere chemsettss or gnS more 0r
less rich To talk Of iewelry, all Kinds OF synpoo VD
iees are WOrn-fOr instance sh, fruits, Dlrus, nests
hoWers and have seen articles all out lde uStu
earrings. That daisy or rose diamond Sai' y" ~
bAtter1y should be used, seems reasonable Dht
the idea of wearing Jockey y-cap, sheu, or
eoronetl su have IT, The fancy style prevails Tor
shoes; thus q green Spring toilet is completed W
xrass .rreen silk shoe, OInamented with houquet OF
6pFing flowers, surrounded by light ana NapOIy lce.
An AndalusaD costume with lace manteIcI IGiAe ,d
Spanish shoe with golden heels, ornanenteu win gOu
Re0dns aud borders Forthe city and sea snoe tue slOe
Louis XIV with knotof black white lace ana Ted hees
Is much worn After these minute descriptions on sn0es
sor distinguished habs Of carriages, IL lsa satisfaction
20 know that fortunately for the ladies VINO walk, the
hOetees continue 70 be much in favor.