The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-30
CHrHCHAT ON FASHION.

thing, from Imperialism down to the
exchange, where change is change, and
no humbugging. And the chameleon
Goddess Fashion, never caught nap
ping, is ever rushing about, designing
new styles and patterns in costumes,
and all the endless variety Of fixings
necessary to complete fashionable la
dy's trosseau. Ruffies, gewgaws and
furbelows Of the most outree and mys-
ferrous cuts are patiently tolerated, and
the blonde and brunette bellies, also
other ladies, still fond of admiration
conscientiously spend all the money
within their reach to bedlzen in gor-
geous raiment their precious forms.
Our merchants are gradually making
their openings in costly toilets and new
materials for reception, evening, dinner
and carriage wear.
A very elegant toilet, int tended for
carriage wear, made in black fall e,
demi-train, deliberately garnished with
curious trimming Of white, shaded
with black, the second jupe is most un-
iaue in its style, and, sans doubte, will
he very much worn during the season.
The basque made rather long in the
back, gradually getting shorter on the
sides, the front slightly joined and trim
med with the same jolie garniture that
so beautifully finishes the skirts.
The costly evening dress made in
faille Colour de tea is novelty in style
of make and originality of the trim
ming and uniquenass of drapery. Every
thing about it is truly artistic, and never
exceled in beauty Of design by any
Partisan dressmaker
A reception toilet, materials velvet
and faille of violet color and rslo"r ID
noir trimmings chantilly lace, of sew
eral widths; ruchings of tulle; the topt
ensemble ornee with flowers and foliage,
satin folds and drapery. Corsage cut
low and garnished to correspond with
the skirt
Another rich costume tor visiting
skirt en- train, made in royal, velvet
violet color, with a tunic over jupe Of
white crepe de chine, embroidered in
clusters of purple pansies, which form
heading Tor the rich dentelle de
Bruges, with which the tunic is ornes
the same is made very high on the
sides, relieved by under large pompons
composed OF dentelle and purple velvet
pansies. Corsage high in the back
and arranged en- .torme e., chaie in front
to the waist; the opening garnishcC
with dentelle de Bruges, surlnounted by
embroidery corresponding to that or
the skirt. Sleeves cut long and richly
trimmed. Shaded costumes will be al
the vogue for early fall wear Solid
and subdued colors are the favorites fol
outdoor toilets, while soft light fabric
of brilliant shades are selected for even
ing toilets. Laces Of ali patterns are
lavishlv used IN costly robes Of silk and
velvets.
Mademoiselle must pay particular at
tention to her feet, since short dresses are
still popular for street wear. 1t make:
no difference whether her ankle termi
nations are small or large, only thC
daintiest slipper or gater fits her head
The modern belle, like those OF old
suits her head in all matters Of tn,
toilet
The promenade boot, kid top, NOR
Deco facing, French cork soles-medium
heels-not so high on the ankle as for
merly. toes between the square anC
round style, closely buttoned over the
instep.
A dress boot of kid, with Louis XIV
heels, the Grecian buttoued border
bound with narrow white galoon.
satin dress gaiter, sans trimming, higl
heels, the buttoned border beautifully
finished are said to be worth SIS. 4
black satin boot, quiet plain, Louis Y
heels are the style among the elite A
present it is not considered CONNIE Ltdut
in toilet fixings to wear boot Of the
same color as the costume and slippers
of kid with low sides, instep quite high
and medium size heels, are for morning
wear, also for promenade in early fall
White satin, for balls and receptions
are more distingue than colors Plain
rich and costly is the decided style
Husbands, guardians and parents vii
be delighted to learn this.
TOILET MATTER.
The variety in this little costly ap