New-York tribune., 1868-04-29
THE FASHIONS.
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Translated nom lie Folet for The Tribune.
Notwithstanding the uncertainty OF he
weather during the months Of March and April fashion
Ia continually inauguratng the most charming costumes
Their type is very characteristics, still clnging TO the
Louis XVI STYLE enlvened little by the early fashions
OF the Republic The resemblance Is most striking when
the toilets OF that period on he stage are COM
pared with those OF to-day The handsome Madame
Descozas who gives performances at the Chdt for in
stance, appears in the same long trains, the same
skirts the same headdresses, the same low-neck
square waists with the completely uncovered from
the shoulder and with half.length gauntlets. Many
belts also worn, knoted behind like sashes and
at least give way the exaggeration
concerned In the second act the eitogenne Andre,
friend OF Madame Talen Is dressed entirely In white
cashmere The lower SKIRT has enormous train; the
upper ne cut in points at the sides the square
cut low waist has sleeves The head-dress fastened
by three narrow bands studded with jewels, ends in
a bunch OF long rnglets, hanging down the back.
Is not this about the same toilet that is worn
to-day In the following act she appears In scarlet
skirt with tran and lace mantla over It, the hood OF
later she wears rich white silk dress with an immense
nS e With SSG Separated from eac other by
ppngs OF blue satin The waist Is very low ana very
mented with satin puIs on the shoulders IL will be per-
ceived that this costume might have been appropriately
ut the ball last Winter and ~ only caprice of
fashion, which, just now, insists on following the Louis
XVI style, .......-.-.. ...... .
the chu Style cgt square n 'front.' which Is TO be worn
considerably OH dresses. The dress s made OF plated
1% BY az ISsS2
der Ike simple suspender crosses In 'front.' and extends
little beyond the belt 10 which IL is fastened like
small skirt and eongates itself the skirt behind in
long skirt, ana ending IN point They commence to
wear haflOng sleeves somewhat In the shape OF fun
mel; hafpuf sleeves also worn falling back in the
shape Of large hounce OF black lace, partly covering
the lower part OF the arm For spring costumes THIS
does not prevent the cosetDg sleeves from being also
@ % Tase hsT seaS maE c IN ns eS
flakes assorted 10 the material and edged with satin lace
LAGOS also with silk designs describing squares,
circles or medalions and pear OF flower ca rei IN me
center Plaits rttches and folds much In demand.
not less than embroidered flowers and foliage with or
without beads, 0up1es OF the shade Of the material
shells In the place Of buttons and such Like All 'hese
fancy trimmings improve toilet
The head-dress also demands attention it s worn
high the the head like those You see In the
paintings OF watteau but this style by means in e1
elusive We may well add that hardly any head;
dress Is considered complete without one or several
ringets The following described style has peculiar
character The hair 10 combed up In front in the
head This pung Is fastened from one the other
ey double torsade OF hair lying across ~e os aop p III
Is Worn, coming from under said tesdds IN order
to cover the back OF the head and fah devil over
itself little at the side and near the highest point
of the headdress Although have already mentioned
serIbss two yery pretty styles bonnet II italian
straw has small boaqet OF fastened to
one OF the ribbons OF green satin Rauze Idhcho OF
light blue tuI1 with cluster OF green oats falling back
ike cascade over chi0o, the ribbons being OF bae
shepherd hounet which aew fashionable ladies venture
to wear in the carriage made Of muslin with PINK
the crook with garland of flowers II Is is very very
fashions6io 10 carry fans even IN broad DAY,
t not or rns f poss5s ss the Oldest fam of
ancestar The women Of 1868 cultivate "reminiscences
AWAY too lar into the land OF eeoenneiy and extraya
gance We will nowclose with description OF short
great reputation. The short costume IL made OF back
lk With round upper skirt piped nounce, ana fold