The weekly standard., 1869-09-29
FASHIONS. ..Ii,,

A few new hats have been seen, the pret-
tiest of them being of velvet, with feathers
and trimmings the same shade as the hat.
All hats are promised larger and higher
above the forehead Round hats, we are
told, will be chiefly of black velvet and the
softer shades OF grey felt. ~ r,i ls .-.-,
1t is too early to speculate much upon the
future of cloaks. Suits will be as they
have. been-the regulation dress for the
promenade and for church trimmed skirts
being reserved for visiting and the carriage.
Most of the early fall wrappings are intend
ed for the occasional chills of the season, and
are made so as to be easily put on or off
They are principally of the burnous or
mantle shape, varied by loopings, beltings
and sleeve.shapes. a f-. l'ra.a eseLi
Scotch plaids are always the first to come
to us early fall. The blue and green,
known as the "Forty second" and the
simple black and white check, with bar
of brilliant color, seems to be particular
favorites this season. '
There must always be an epidemic fash
ion, and this year it is of the jacket type.
These are seen on everybody everywhere.
There is flush, too, of creamy white jack
cts, bound with flame colored satin, or
trimmed with double row of scollops
bound with the gayest of satin.
Jackets for the house are of every bright
color of cloth or firm-bodied flannel, made
gayer by embroidery. Gold braid and
Victoria gold thread embroider a light
| quality of flannel for breakfast jackets.
&c a.
with notched bands of velvet or finest cloth,
with gay colored embroidery on the bands.
Sailor,jackets are of navy blue flannel
with white braid trimmings, or of white
with navy blue braid attached on with
white, and gilt buttons to fasten Jackets
for driving are chiefly in the loose basque
shape, and for the house are sacques, cut
| quite loose and flowing.
German canvas work is common, too,
with quaint borders and monograms IL
| Illuminated. ...... ..
Silks are not more moderate in price than
they have been. The best makes of black
are always held at good price, and shades
of ecru, sultane, bishops purple, and al
mond-brown are not to be had for anything
trifiing in price. 1t is predicted that black
satin suits will be very fashionable for
church and promenade the coming fall and
winter, wadded so as to be warm enough
for the season.
Wooden goods are exhibited already, hut
attract little attention so far. Summer fine
ry has got to be replaced, it is true, but
light silks, sultana, and fabrics of goats
hair will precede poplins, reps and empress
cloths. The newest feature of these heavy
materials is the diagonal stripe. The fash
ionable shades alluded to in mention of
silks are also found in the better qualities
of wooden goods, and will be equally popu-
lar
Round wells and square wells are to be
laid aside, it is said, for the long scarf veil,
made of dotted thread lace, and to be fanci-
fully looped across the hat For round hats
wells of colored grenadine are worn, not
entirely for service, but as an additional
trimming with feathers.
The revival of old-fashioned eyelet-hole
embroidery on muslin is affording great
| deal of work just now to skillful needlewo-
men. 1t is very popular trimming both
for dresses and undergarments, and it is well
worth buying, as it washes well and wears
| till the "crack O DOOM"