The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-10-28
Paris Fashions for October.
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Paris Fashions for October.
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Shot colored materials continue in vogue
and are likely to be in great favor during
the winter. Plaids are also worn, the
whole dress being made Of the same mate.
rial. Fine wollen plaids are very suitable
for the sea side. The form is very pretty
A paletot or loose basquine. with large
round pelerine, with seam down TIE
back to shape it to the figure. The pele-
rine is trimmed round with fringe to
match the colors Of the plaid. Sometimes
this is worn over black skirt, or plain
color in harmony with the predominant
color in the plaid. Foulards will never
cease to be worn. They are light, yet firm
The foulard japonais can be worn in sum-
mer and autumn, and forms complete cos
tune. The under-skirt trimmed with q
aoupcc. Short upper skirt. A narrower
flounce and basquine on paniers over ali.
The display Of EARLY autumn and winter
materials is very small at present, but some
few specimens have been seen, sufficient to
inform US that velvet, satin, plush, cache.
mire, splendid failles, with stamped velvet
in patterns over this elegant material, and
the plaids. half satin and half plush, will be
the novelties Of the winter season. We
are returning to founces and broche
stuifs Of the time Of Louis XIV. And the
.bretelles Of velvet lace, and fringe, with
tassels, Joined by straps across the back
and front, have also re-appeared. Square
low bodies, over high one in lighter
shade, are very becoming. The Marie
Antoinette sleeves are trying for the as
tendency, We observe that the sleeves Of
another color than the dress are more in
fashion. The sleeves are always the color
of the under-skirt, such as blue taffetas
skirt and sleeves, top skirt and low body
black silk pelerine of black taffetas, trim
med with pipings Of taffetas. The apron
is always to be seen, with the back of the
unique SO arranged as to form floating
scarf Large puffs, with bows and tuyaux
The front is invariably plain in this style
of costume. Even the trained skirts are
ornamented with iournure, basquino, or CO.
MARCO.
Close bonnets are making partial re-
appearance. Black lace, with broad strings
and diadem Of flowers and leaves, viii be
worn this autumn. The fanchon is kind
of puff, covering the back Of the hair. and
falls forward in front TO shade the face-a
much more becoming couture for ladies
who have passed the FIRST youthful bloom
and freshness. Hats are worn in all forms
The !" Chasscur is of black, maroon, sill
orviolet felt, and very suitable for
riding. The black felt is trimmed with a
white feather and violet velvet; the ma
room with golden pheasant's feather; the
si'ver-grey with silver speckled feather
The violet with peacock S feather and bow
of violet velvet. Tho greater number Of
small bats are turned up at the sides, and
much trimmed with flowers and feathers.
The chapeau Greischutz is of grey felt.
The crown is rather high, with narrow
brim, trimmed with a wreath of ostrich fea-
theirs the same shade as the hat. A large
bow Of 81. in velvet ribbon with little bird
nearly concealed in 1t.
Satin bows are word on the bonnets, and
give them Q style in harmony with the
dresses in fashion. Black lace and colored
Grape, TO match Or contrast with the dress,
are used for bonnets Of the present season.
Lace has the preference, as it is suitable
with any dress, by changing the flowers or
feathers to match the colors on the dress
We must not omit to mention that ctino-
lines are still worn by all ladies who study
grace in the fall of the dress. The iadis-
increase at the top Of the skirt,
through the paniers, compels the under
skirt to be sustained, otherwise the very
appearance sometimes seen of
the lower part Of the skirt clinging round
the feet is unavoidable. or course, the
size is greatly. modified, and the sign Of
goodtaste is discovered in the proper pro-
portions Of the crinoline to the height and
size Of the wearer.