The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-04-09
Fashion.

The momentous question of "What is
wern this Spring." has been interesting
most of our readers for some time. We
desire to give such hints as are Of practical
use to the greatest number. They do not
lead to crtreHcs either in cost Of material
or elaborate manufacture.
,SUits-which are defined as all Of one
color and costumes defined as being of con-
trasting colers-are very popular. Many
I ladies have the upper skirt attached to the
body of the dress, thus obviating the nc
cesslty of basque. The Mettennich
mantle has gained so much favor that it
will probably form permanent foundation
for various patterns. 1t is not youthful
style nor as becoming to an cmbonpont
figure as to tall. slender form.
For young ladies, the popular sailor jack
et or the casaque. which is made in the
back to fit the figure ana bclted in, in
front.
Square shawls are but little worn. Scarfs
and long shawls are very fashionable and
convenient
Hats are very small and perched on the
forehead and front of the hair, which is
worn very high Oh the top Of the head and
low in the neck. Braids, putfs, and curls
are worn. A braid Of hair forming a coro-
net across the top Of the head is very be-
coming to some faces. Bonnets are very
small and adapted to the arrangement Of
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ty design in fluted straw which consists of
two rims, one bent toward the forehead,
the other bent up to fit the front of the
chignon which will undoubtedly be a spring
favorite. The rims are lined with green,
pink or blue silk and a twist of black vel
vet through the centre, with bow Of vel
vet and rose on one side forms the entire
affair
Dresses cut heart shaped or square in
the neck are gaining favor every day
| They are cut high in the back of the neck
and on the shoulder, and not very wide in
front. Standing rufus are fashionable
Flounces are more popular than ever, and
will be much used on light summer goods.
A new material for wash dresses is satin
jean, all cotton, of as firm body as pique,
but finely twilled, and with a gloss like
satin. The ground is white, with polka
dots of gay color, or else inch strips of
French blue or green, with rosebuds on
white stripe between.
In finer goods there are twilled foulards.
of better quality than any before imported.
These have light grounds with clashes.
spriss, tiny crosses and many new patterns
in prettily contrasting colors.
Upper skirts are Topped up, or made open
in front and looped gracefully back with
ribbon. Hoops are still small and made to
8 set out :" at the top of the back. Flow
ing sleeves are beginning to revive, for ex-
ample, in rich silks Or handsome wrappers.
Sleeves made half-long with wide ruf1les at
the elbow are considered very dressy-
! Lace put on full is much used for trim
ming. Paniers are more graceful this
| spring than at any previous season.
LITTLE BOYS DRESS.
! The trousers made short and loose at the
knee the vest and jacket match in color
and material. The jacket has rolling col
lar and cuffs Of velvet of the same color
but much darker. All the buttons on the
suit are covered with the same
LITTLE GIRLS DEEss
! of cashmere trimmed with three ruffles
/ bound with the contrasting color. Sash to
match the trimming. The easaque is made
binding of the same as that used to bind
the ruf1les on the dresses. A double row
of buttons of the contrasting color down
| the front