Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-05-08
FASHIONS FOR MAY.

As we have all along given the ladies the
first place in our fashion articles, we are
satisfied they will not complain if we de-
vote portion of our space to gentlemen's
fashions. fE
In order to give the correct fashions we
are of course compelled to call on those
who know what they are, SO in the pursuit
of information we dropped in at
swAYzE PARSONS,
Where we learn that the prevailing style
OF dress coat will be either black or dark
blue; collar and breast facings of corded
silk or velvet. Bright buttons are not in
favor. Edges to be turned in and stitched,
or very finely bound. Some prefer the
dress coat with lapels, swell breast and low
turn.
In half dress the favorite colors are black,
blue and mulberry. Silk collar and breast
facing, or velvet, for those cut single
breasted. The edges are finely bound, and
the cloth collar for the double breasted form
is preferred. ...,r
For walking dress the French habit de
promenade or English cutaway is in great
favor, the collar and breast facings are of
heavy reps. 1t is both graceful and COM
Portable for summer.
Riding Dress-As the ladies have recent
ly given increased attention to their riding
dresses, the gentlemen have improved their
costume accordingly. The coat is of velvet,
vest of small figured Valencia or Mar
seilles, and the pantaloon, of elastic cassi-
mere, extends to the ankle, where the bot
tom closes with two flat dead-eye buttons.
The whole dress is very appropriate and
diStinque.
In the cut of pantaloons, there Is no USE
less surplus. The cut is not tight, but it
traces the outlines of the hips and limbs
CO t,,1I aJs fad or ~,
kle at the ankle, or draw up when seated.
It is becoming usual for full dress and densi-
toilette, to put single button under each
side of the bottom for a narrow elastic
strap. Ornamental bands, relieving the
outer seams, are still in vogue. The pock-
cts are inserted across the top of forepart,
instead ofin the side seams.
The principal style of cut in vests Is the
high collarless form; the high vest with
small roll collar; the double breasted roll
collar and the low and narrow roll collar
for full dress. The finest are of Cashmerette
or ValeT cia. .----.--,
The style for shirts is quite plain and
wide-plaited. This is partially owing to
the high closing of coats and vests. But
for select party dress on cOnvival occasions,
the lapelled dress coat turning low, and the
open and low roll-collar vest, necessitate a
dressy shirt bosom. The Diamond is the
preferred style.
beauties at this house. The Rosedale is a
perfect beauty, sort of clover-shaped tie.
The Dexter is single large bow, with
broad ends. The Niagara is also hand
some tie, made OF creased silk, double bow
and broad band. The Waterfall knot is a
single pleated knot, and very dressy. The
Bon Ton is of the same shape as the old
style Butterfly, but having long, graceful
ends. In addition to these we find the Tu-
bular, Ribbon and Wide End cravats, very
graceful and beautiful. They are in all col
Ors, of course
There is not much change in material for
gentlemen's wear. The Harris cashmere
still continues to lead as a material for
half dress and business suit.
In collars the style is the Bemis, Climax
and Dickens, either in paper or linen.
FASHION FOR LADIES.
Some important changes in dress have
developed themselves since the usual pub
lications of Fashions for May, a few of
which are extremely neat, while all will
prove very popular, mention of which we
make for the benefit of cur lady readers
There are pretty variations of the pOlonaise.
Some are cut with revers, and sleeveless,
others have only laced bodice over the
waist of the lower dress,
which shows f1ounce at the edge of the
skirt. Ruffies to the knee and founces in
graduated rows are seen on walking dress
es, and the fichu is seen on almost all light
material. Black silk walking dresses have
several fiounces, the lower one about SIX
inches in width, and each succeeding one
a little narrower-the upper one at the
knee hein q simply rnffie.
Plaid Reps are popular and much ad-
mired for travelling, and add much pic
turesqueness to the sombre suits usually
chosen for that purpose.
The chignon is soon to be replaced by
masses of curls; IN fact the latter are be-
ginning to be adopted, and they look so
much better than the ill-shapen headdress
previously worn, that their popularity is
beyond question.
AT SIMMONS HEADQUARTERS.
At Simmons immense millinery house
we find several novelties, among them the
Eta hat. very graceful affair turned up
at the side. The Constance is of a some
thing similar shape. In addition to these
we have the Fawn, the Norma, the Duchess,
the Arlington, the Nathalie, the Rival, the
Eugene, the Norwood, the Grecian, the
Bertha, the Gazelle aud the Crescent, in
drab, brown, black and in white.
The prevailing colOrs for hats in the East
now are drab and black, though brown is |
much worn.
A long pointed black veil, caught to-
gether near the end by bow of ribbon,
and flowing behind, is popular.
Black lace and Mexico blue are stylish
combination for bonnets. This tint is
light, clear azure, not SO deep as Empress. |
White muslin bonnets, with puffed crowns,
trimmed with sweet-brier roses and blue
ribbons. q renfant, are sure and charming
device that is likely TO be popular, especial
ly among ladies who wish to look as
young as possible.
In flowers we find here perfect show.
AS we stated last week, much closer i'm
itation of nature is had in flower trimmings
than prevailed few years since. Some of
these are magnificent.
ave learn that there will be an exhibition
of flowers at this house shortly, OF which
we will advise our lady readers.