Evening star., 1870-02-01

riety in our climate mak.s even this possible 90
that hints ON styles Tor the forthcomins spring
dresses. Prints, percsics, and nne ne stripes % ea&'
brics are always safe 30 bay and 90 wear. They
are generally made mp nov without lining and
need very little fitting, the dress consisting .G
q skirt and sac, or skirt and long basque, OF q
sort OF blouse, which beltx In, looks neatly,
somewhat more dresy than the old-fashioned
tight waist, and straight, full skirt, and IL yet
perfectly free and convenient Cor work. Some
times the over-dress is lined 60 the waist, bat
usually elc>e-ntting body Of cotton cloth. high
or low, ts worn underneath. These simple cos
trimmed with ruIses and narrow tiesnces 70
look very pretty for country afternoon wear.
1he skirt, instead Of being gored, may be made
nounce aud n ruffie added to the basque or sack.
This, with q belt 10 which sash, bow ana eOds
are attached. is cool and comfortable. aud not
The open bodies viii undoubtedly be worn
throughout the summer, and Afford pretty and
easy method Of Iaking mp muslins, foulardS
barege, and other thin materials.
Make the bodies without lining. open them TO
the ast, edge them with a rufsie and the raffe
with lace. Close them Just above the linz OF the
bust. and wear the black velvet ribbon round
the neck with a crsss, pendent, or locket at
tachtd.
The sleeves may be pufed slightly ON a
plain lining, aud luffied below the elbow. The
skirt de mi-tT ained ard include ficunce siy or
eight inches dceE; of course a belt with sash
bow wll be added, ruflied np0n the ends only.
elaborated to smt Individual taste sesves Ss
NAV be lightly puifed 20 the wrist or len en-
irely PLAN; bodies may be cut square or heart
shaped, or made high and plain and trimmed 90
simu ate these designs. Skirts may be trimmed
with numerous narrow foRnccs. and have an
overskirt added. ruffied and loOpcd up With
bands and b -, but these require the skill Of
an aItiste. ALE the palmer style can be copied
by any clever seanstress and housewife.
There is no change at present IN the cut or
method OF arranging - irts- They are still gored
frap n1 nd fh.ra. f. IN a.
back; the little fullness at the sides l. laid in
fiat single lleats. The straight breadti,s are
lett for the back. unless the material is very
narrow, and then three are required
Narrow hounces upon walking skirts are
spaced between, and the space occupied with
bands OF velvet. or with double quilting OF the
material, or with quilting bound with some
contrasting color, I'm silk. ribbon or velvet
With those skirts a polonaise, forming paases
at the back and an apron in front, the bodice
trimmed also TO simulate pointed cape or large
collar. is worn, and completes a very neat and
convenient SUIT The polonaise is trimmed with
a ruffie and q heading 90 match the skirt
or for any OF the light woollen materials used
for early spring wear.
Black velvet, which was introduced last sea-
son i'm conjunction with unbeached linen, pique
and white Swiss muslin dresses. will he more
fashionable than they were. IL viii be used for
trimming straw hats, i'm conjunction with roses.
mounted in round or square bows, - that it can
be removed at will from one boddice, suit or
jacket 20 another.
Single needle work bands, rufied on. are the
newest and prettiest trimming tor white ptgze.
Guipure insertions and lace are used upon
linen.
The mantle known as the " Metternich,"
which belts down front and back. and forms
large, loose sleeves from the shoulders, seems TO
have obtained permanent hold upon the pop
ular affections. IL is made in velvet, but is bet
ter adapted to brighter and softer materials.
such as silks and cashmere. IL is always trim
med with fringe, and will be much worn AZ a
spring garment, and used TO complete the suits
Of middle aged ladies.
THE cMGNoS.
The arrangement OF the hair is a matter OF
great interest, now that the bonnets display IL
so literally and the changes are 50 frequent.
The long braids, ChdteIdine braids they are
called, are almost universal in the street, hut
they are rarely seen at evening balls, or parties,
or even at the opera. Wherever fun dress is re-
quired the long braids give place TO puffs. or
shorter braids, interpreted with curls. The
oLigROA Is still surmounted with massive braid,
and this by a shell or metal braid, which keeps
the hair in place, and answers the purpose Of a
comb. A bow OF ribbon or velvet Is placed On
one side. or, instead Of other ornament, hand
of velvet or ribbon is worn, fastened with bow.
This single head-dress is very becoming To ladies
OF any age who do not wear caps.
Blonde hair is frizzed and fluffy az ever in
front. Dark hair, on the contrary, Is waved and
worn smooth. yellow hair is less fashionable
since ii has been universally adopted by women
of questionable reputation upon the stage, and
Is considered less desirable abroad In "high cir
cles" than hair OF the chestnut hue or queens
tint, which is greatly admired, and less apt than
fairer hair TO be accompanied by a freckled COM
plexion. A decoction of arnics flowers, by the
way, IL said b. he excellent for curing the effects
of sun and wind upon the skin. and ladies' who
dread the ides OF March had better have IL in
readiness.
cRISoLINE.
1t is noticed that hooped skirts are now as
generally worn as ever-but they are very
small, seyenty-h inches az the base for the
ordinary sized lady, eighty inches for one who
Is exceptionally tall.
The later styles very fine and flexible, the
steel circles small. well covered and placed
close together. The shape is nearly straight,
bat there is a small t0urnure at the upper part
of the back which can be enlarged by the ad-
diticn of "bustle,' but Is sufficient tor the
forms an indispensable part of every costume.
Without this small hoop the street dress az the
present worn Is very much out of proportion,
and extremely uncomfortable wear.
THE BAcHLrK,.
This pretty and picturesque garment. which
was introduced here two years ago, but which
has never been very popular, because it was
expensive, and the ladies did not know what ta
do with IL, is gradually i'm favor.
IL IS copied, as the name denotes from the
head dress OF Roman soldier, and can be usei
as scarf or carriage wrap, a sOTsie dz baf.
and Tor concerts or the opera.
IL may be cheaply made by ladies themselves.
from pattern. and prettily braided with yery
little trouble. Ii is usually made i'm scarlet cloth
or cashmere. JENNIE .JUNE.