The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-20
FASHION GOSSIP.
What Women Wear This Wlnter-The
Street and Salon Through Micro.
scopic Specialization Pictures
from the Promenade.

stocked with costly varieties OF heavy dress goods
In many cases old friends yechristened, however
than &c Is during the present winter. Especially Is
1t rich In the almost nnumeraDle species OF stylish
cloaks shawl patterns &C., and other comfortable
generic wraps OF every possible description. Paided
goods OF the genuine Scottish tartan, but OF strictly
sM 0eae,is species as well-to wit In every
known and unknown combination and tint
crowd every street shop window, and elao-
orately downed ana furbrelowea every stylish
thoroughfare. Until within the very few past
years-possiby excepting the smallest and most
modest .'shepherdn varieties, and In very quiet
coors-plaids or checked goods, as they were
only lhen tolerated In point OF sizc, were monopo.
lized by the clildrens department OF dry goods ex
ciuslvely Now, on the contrary every description.
seemly and unseemly, and OF The broadcast patterns
and most trying and loudest colors, are ravenously
affected by grown up people. Two species OF dress
goods--the one recent invention Of the past
decade and the other q feIntroductidn within the
same space OF time-hold their own this year, spite
or load croaklng to the contrary througnout the
length aud breadth Of the entire United States, In
security OF firmly established favor. Aiuson Ia
here made to the ever American iavorite velvcteen
and aipacas. NO one nowadays lpretends 70 o tol-
let complete without O handsome "halkn suit OF at
least one Of these truly invaluable goods. The
vevctcens are now manufactured either in the most
regal looking black or In colors OF ali descriptions,
the most stylish Of which Metternlch eme-
raid green tints, the luscious dark red wines, or
those Of the true Tyrian purple dyes.
White velyeteens for party occasions, are to q
limited extent also affected, and generally with very
satisfactory results. One Of the most pronounced
successes Of the heavy white dress goods however,
OF this seasons Importation must be admitted to be
the heavily corded aud popin-like dress goods
known as the Bufrao brand. White alpaca is
also made up IN heavy black goods for the
street, and being Of peculiarly lustr0us finish
and close grain 1t makes most admirable
SStcle for the purpose. The all wool delaines which
threatened some three years since at their reintr0
ductionA after some fifteen years eclipse, IN bright
coors afS still very much made up for misses and
children, Or, In dark stees and browns. trimmed
With brilliant hues, alternate with the plaid mate
rails for school ana handsome at home afternoon
dresses.
Poplns, both the French, English and regal Irish,
together with the species Of handsome goods called
French popiinetse are largely increasing In favor
There nOiDing especially new THIS season In
silks. the richest varieties vi Silks as We'll as the
most costly species OF velves, are o. course always
ia fasniUn on occasions Of ceremony where nothing
else may be worn; but the Change cannot out be (
noted OF late years that Tor handsome house wear
ana also upon other rather undress occasions, rs
well, as ABOVE stated, for stylish street wear SILK
COSTUMES nave for the most part yielded place To
the newer and admirable substitute Of poplln Buua.O
brand apacas reps and velvcteens.
Scarlet was never more popular. me old time Sol
tefno, under Its new nane Of garnet 0r groseies,"
is equally SO.
Fur trimmed dresses always q very stylish CO.'S
tume-are sparlngly seen.
veiveteens thus ornamented are very stylish, but
as the dress material Is Itself Of tine best qualify
rather eXpensive; and as fur, TO look well, must
also, OF course, be genutne-eitner mink, ch1nchla
or IaIten at least--one can readily suit u
this description can be run up easily to even $500
or $400-raIner costly single suit. TIE new French
circular bears or the palm as the newest wrap.
and dhnrt damn A ft.
stances, where OF black cashmere CLOTH, trimmed
with rows OF very wide black silk braid, edged on
either stde with narrow gold band are stylshiy
noticeable. Ia this stj 10 the upper cape is slit open
III the middle OF the back up 10 the neck.
openings in the under cape. pretty style sor
one oil the omnipresent Scotch suits, when IN very
bright cOlor5. Is round Skirt trimmed with three
slightly gathered nounces. headed win pulled
rachlng Of the same material, edged with veIyet on
panler aud apron, trimmed 10 match. Metternlch
mantlo OF the Scotch plaid also. iooped up at the
back, fits close In, and - caught at the waist with
ornamenting wide bow and ends OF broad black ye
vet.
White striped Durnouscs are very stylish and orna-
mental when warmth Is desired, thrown over on
otherwise rather ngutly made wall KING costumes.
Clotn IS made up very extensively into very
costly winter suits ShiS season. In some INSTANCES
IL IL trimmed with FUR; In others with revers and
auilllnss Of tse same Among the paids those
are the most generally appreciated.
Some very py0noIc6 street suits OF elegant appear
aace, are o. richly trimmed Lyons velvet with
brilliant nued SATIN overdresses, the SASH accom-
panying which 10 OF satin, with heavily fringed
more worn than ever.
Asirakban fur ana cloth are yet in the ascendant
bota Tor material and trimmings. The Roman
cloak-an0tner novelty-has no sleeves. IL is drawn
Ia the back, but falls loosely the shoulders.
me nnest yet arrived FROM Europe are no. Iur
trimmed, but In heavy black velvet, richly trlmmed
with seal lace.
Bodlces IN full dress are for the most part made
open In 'front.' either in the square chale, with
reveis lard back and ricny trimmed. The chem-
SAFES worn wtn them are cut OF the same shape
and usually trimmed with q wdo strip OF insertion,
edged around che bottom WITH deep border oi
Nalenclcnnes or other lace
Black velvet bows, and indeed black velvet rib
bon ana cut on the bias supefsede almost every
other description OF trimming always excepting The
long established fav0rte fringe. Basque5 as q rule
are not made absolutely ugut-ntting AS usual
fashion comes IN furor-tignt-in the extreme,
oply 90 DE moderated almost immediately 10y the
good taste anu sense OF the American ladies' who
have the good sense to know, anu oandor admit,
ciscly similar with those OF the Medcl Venus.
Bonncts are still very small stylish wedding re-
uncut velvet white or heavily corded SIX ana white
satin, decorated prolusey with feather devices,
such as larry feathers, pendants aud balls or gold
and mother or pearl ornaments.
Round mats are still the rage ladies OF very un-
certain ages anecting them In company with the
Rddiest miss Of sweet sixteen. The pretty Tyroeaa
~ the prettest but naturally the most trying. Al
most the universal shape and javorl,e curves bota
low In front and behind upon the head Black lace
scaris OF moderate width are carelessly twisted
about them, anu with theiv graceful aoaS,ng ends
confined Dy coral jes algrette or possibly tiny
bird OF brilliant plumage givo becoming grace to
almost any moderately wei dressed head. Tnis
donna Maria,n and which strikinsiy resembles
silk tissue in It's appearance. Is fastened
at WIZ either at the side behind whence 1t serves
in some measure 70 protect the heck both In front
and behind. Tnese scarfs are about yard anu a
haf long and the Width OF the gauze. lhe round
hats, La Er0nde" aud ia Nainere,n calm the
brightest, because newest. smiles OF the tickle god
dess for the present season.
Among the seasons elegant novelties are the
superb velvet and Astraknan suits.
A pecuIlarty growing into great favor, OF but
recent importation, but already OF home Inanufac
turo rs vol, ID The ready made trimming OF every
description ana variety now pUfcnasabe. For
nerly lace only, real ana costly lace. as trimming,
was removable at Will by the fortunate owner now
dresses may DC bought entirely plain, and trimmed