Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-27
THE FASHIONS.

Translated from lie Folet for n. Y Tribune 2
The last grand ball at the Tuilerses was ar
unusually brilliant affair. The Empress WAS
e1quisitely dressed in tulle, inter woven with
gold, and her corsage was ornamented with
emeralds and diamonds arranged alternately
Her head-dress was in perfect harmony. peine
composed of an digTe tie and a brilliant crescent
OF emeralds and diamonds. As usual, the
Princess of Ms toilet was extremely
piquant, and the effect of light ,apory bord-
er OF sable on Polish tunica of green satin
was truly magnificent. The sable crossed the
front OF the dress and ended on the shoulder,
where il appeared TO be fastened by a clasp OF
pearls and diamonds. The skirt with train.
which completed the green satin tunica, ap-
peared like a confused mass OF white tull. A
necklace of diamonds and pearls, and a head
dress composed, OF an ostrich feather with a
snake OF diamonds which appeared TO issue
from cluster OF pearls, rendered Al a charming
toilet. had seen at the beginning Of the wintsr
inst fur would b. used even with evening toi-
lets; this material may be made 10 appear 70
much advantage. We are approaching the
most sterile time OF the year for fashions. Even
now ball toilets are not exclusively talked
about fer the approaching Lent Renders il
necessary 10 modify the splendor Of festivals %
q certain extent, and what would have hen
pomposucally called ball or evening party
few weeks ago, is now designated by ;he maine
OF hop. On the other hand, the Spring toilets
are as yet little premature, while the present
Winter toilets are really no longer interes "a ng
We can approximately fOresee what Will D.
done 70. Spring, but not what will be most IN
favor. These things are not generally decided
previous TO the first races, when more eccen-
uiciies and innovations make their appeal
ance than in the midst of Carnival Stiil we
can repeat with assurance that the Mr.,
Anfetnette style will excel in spite OF or
perhaps on account of, its first SIX months
success. IL must not be supposed thai
The toilets most en rogue are always the
latest innovations: il is often lust the reverse
Thus, We are safe In predicting that on short
costumes and long skirts many ornaments OF
quilting and plaits will be worn. Lac .yor.
will likewise be fashionable Satin pipiug
VIII often be placed in the centre OF a yising OF
tafieta. The knot LOUIS XIV. Will likewise o.
abundantly worn on certain skirts, with
founces cut so as to form large pipes, pu ffings
&c OF course, on the prevailing Mar. zssai-
nette style these trimmings will be generally
applied IN the shape OF an apron OF open tunic.
Most OF the dresses viii be made fitting close
TO the waist, and even mantillas will De used
with them. This may appear rather tisarre a.
hrst but n will be sufficient TO see a m modsl OF
that description for adopting It as the --latest
fashion. really graceful one among others
is mannlla with hood and straight flaps. A
round belt, four centimeters in width. fastens
TO the waist, the two flaps in front, which fall
two-thirds down the length oi the skirt. The
belt is itself fastened behind under the dfe-s
which hides IT completely. The hood is ve-y
long, its tassel reaching the lower part OF
the mantilla, which is cut round aud IN
the shape OF upPet behind. Belts ana
sash hes Will, therefore, largely contribute 10 tbs
erect OF toilette, and particular attention ne
10 be paid TO them. have been asked by various
persons for advice in regard 10 wedding dresses
and II was considered more economical 20 wear
a muslin dress i'm preference TO silk \ do al
think 20. however. In the first place, the season
v not far enough advanced yet and will not be
for the next six weeks, TO think of using mus
I'm, ana, as 1t Will be necessary to procure mus
lin OF prime quality, aud a good deal Of il In
ORDER TO make a pretty costume, the expense
WILL In the end, be the same. A white taffsta
dress, on the contrary, lasts very long, and can
be turned 10 good account From an elegant
wedding -dress IL transforms itself into a bail
toileS, then becomes transparent under skirts OF
be made very useful Long silk skirts will De
much worn this year, looped mp at the side by
a sash of white satin. Wedding or visiting
dresses can be worn with low neck, square 10
front and completed by an inside ohemisette. !.