The New York herald., 1868-04-12
NEW YORK and PARIS FASHIONS.

The sun of this glorious Easter morning VIII dlss-
pate the heavy clouds OF humiliation, fasting ana
prayer that like sombre pail has hung Tor seven
long weeks over the lovely fair OF Christendom is
eugence Will light fashionables back once more
to the gddy fOles and extravagances OF that laise
and illurng world, the pleasures OF which they 80
recently, and we trust not reluctantly renounced'
The short respite that they may have enjoyed rom
the tantalizaons and snares OF the tickle world ana
that hollow thing termed society we trust VIII prove
both beneficial to them here and hereafter Is GER
tainly beGtting that some slight acknowledgment
and return should be made to the Omnipotent
for the many comforts and blessings that He mas
vouchsaied to us poor sinners here upon earth and
as fashion does not prevent from offering up our
prayers to the Throne OF Grace" it is presumable
that our petitions II fervid and sincere are Just as
acceptable to the Creator when we are arrayed In
fashionable attire as though we had donned woelul
and penitentia habiliments OF sackc0th ana asnes'
Now, as fashion eXerts her influence over Church as
we'll as State and as the season of prayer ana iast-
ing and aims ia now over it behOoves us to rejoice,
for there are many blessings and exctements IN
store for the good people who have been practising
the Lenten precept Of self-denial during the pre-
scribed period.
From tins time forward the weather will doubtless
be very pleasant, and shopping and promenadlng
ii, u
The most noticeable feature Of the spring fashions,
especially in light fabrics will be the mode in which
the skirts will be raised above the upper skirt or pet
ticoat. 1t is the opinion that the farthngalep or
ooped upper skirt through pocket hole on each side
of that SKIRT will prevail during the summer months
This style has always been in favor and is further
more efective, convenient and shows Off fabrics
more especially those OF fowered nature, far more
effectively than any other fashion: Already y, tne
ends band fixed at the waist and which falls very
low and near the hem OF the skirt. There is also
sleeve in combination with the close one but it Is
thought that this fashion failed 10 establish itself
the spring and summer advance 1t win be adopted:
Another fashion which Is coming In vogue, and
which certainly is In accordance with the "farthin-
hind and is gathered IN knot which has long endS
in the lower portion Of the skirt:
The short ungraceful sac-paletot is at last to be
replaced. the two new forms Of outdoor covering
for spring wear are the Marie Antoinette fchu and
the Lamballe mantelet The former crosses in front
OF the chest, and the ends are lOOped over at the
back of the waist the Lamballe is small cape, with
short ends that are left to hang at the Sides The
Marie Antoinette fchu is likely to be the more popu
lar of the two.
In the way Of tolettes we present our fair readers
with the following as the latest styles:-
indoor TOtlet.-Gray sultane dress. The skirt IS
gored In front and full at the back; the bodice Is
trimmed with plait Of silk, padded with wadding
top OF the bodice Sultane is very pretty material
most appropriate for spring and nearly for summer
wear. There is sheen upon 1t, and 1t has all the
effect Of q thick Chambery gauZe.
Promenade Toilet.-Pale blue silk dress with
black lace redingote over it, the sash ends are bro
caded with BOUQUETS of field flowers. The bonnet is
likewise Ornamented with small white daisies. These
lace redingOtes are extremely stylish over light ana
white silk dresses
outdoor 7Oilet-A brown fouard skirt, a brown
redngOte dotted with black and bOrdered with
wide cross band of brown silk. Mandarin sleeves,
lined with black sarsenet. Black lace bonnet orna-
mented with steel.
dress. made Empire, the skirt being cut with
long train white muslin Marie Ant0inette fchu,
embroidered and trimmed with rich Valenciennes
lace; satin ribbon to match the dress in the hair. In
the centre Of the rosette there Is large ruby.