The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-08-19
CHIr.CMAT ON FASHIONS.


making has become an art, and re-
quires artists 1t is no longer ques-
ton Of neat sewing or close fit TO a fine
form; it is a subject for thought, con
temptation, study and patient effort
The simple dress, with its exact num-
her of breadths, its plain waist and
straight sleeve, is a thing'of the past.
In its place we have the elaborate
toilet and the complete costume, with
all the accessories in the way Of trim
ming that modern ingenuity has been
able to invent.
The amount OF trimming worn is this
season undoubtedly greater than ever,
and neither is it confined 10 one style.
Upon the same costume will be found
fringe, ruffies or fiuting, folds and lace.
Fittings have been revived for sum-
mer muslins, cambrics, linens and the
like, and are, used almost exclusively
for muslin overdresses and the narrow
flounces which are now frequently en-
ployed to line others Of silk, Whether
they will be continued in thick mate
rails remains TO be seen, but we think
we are safe in predicting that, upon the
heavier winter fabrics, fiat trimmings,
velvet and folds of silk satin, or the
material itself, will obtain the prefer
ence.
The later summer fashions, which
are worn until at least the middle of
September, are very graceful and becom-
ing and also susceptible OF a certain de-
gree Of simplicity.
The suit consists Of a skirt, and long
blouse of Polonaise, the latter looped
up carelessly in a single fold al the
sides. tits open in front, full at the
back, and the sleeves, straight TO the
elbow and sometimes below it, are
finished by deep rufile: Instead of
the SASH there is wide, short end,
looms, or bow attached to the belt at
the back. The sash and pa"jct. have
almost wholly disappeared
This style Of suit is similar to the
one in vogue three years ago, only that
the Polonaise or uppcr-dress is longer,
open in front, also at the throat, and has
open sleeves, instead at sleeves shaped
TO the arm.
1t is an extremely convenient style for
walking dresses, especially for those
persons who like their promenade toll
cts distinct from their house dresses.
In summer muslins, linens and piqucS
it is made very simply, almost without
trimming, the beauty depending alto
gether on the material, the cut and the
STYLE. 1t will be favorite design for
early fall, because it is especially suited
to cashmere, satin dc Chine, popliae Row
bai;r, and all the fabrics selected cspc-
cially for early fall wear
1t may be perhaps somewhat prema-
turc to announce suits of Scotch WOOL
composed of skirt, Polonaise, and talma,
the latter arranged to throw over the
left shoulder as an extra wrap, and
trimmed like the Polonaisc, with velvet
and fringe, the latter containing the
cOlors OF the PLAID. But thls hoveitI
will undoubtedly hc II iavolitc winter
costume.
Broad muslin ruff, had their brief
day and soon died. They spoil aud
wrinkle 50 easily, are so incapable Of
adaptation to various kinds oi dresses,
as 10 have lost their popularity ~ soon
as the charm Of novelty had died away.
A collar or narrow standing rutlIc of
lace is now generally worn around the
neck.
The Pamela or gypsy shape is the
latest and most popular in honnets. 1t
restores the crown and the brlm, aud
has such a quaint pretty look, that 1t
will undoubtedly be repeated in winter
STYLES. 1t fits best over curls, but may
be worn with braided chignon. II Is
brought very low upon the forehcad.