National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
NOVEMBER FASHIONS.

Tho Gay Reason In the New Worlds Me-
tropolIs-Frcnch Extravnsance and Sweet
simplicity Contrastcd-New Costuuses-
$1,000 Observation-Disclosures -sleevcIess
Jackets - wraps-House Dresscs-Bsu-
nets, Hats, Gloves, Bows, Rumes, Belts
Caprices and Coauctries Of tho Toilette,
&c, SC, &c.
tFrom our Special Correspondent
NEW YoRK, October n, 1s7a
The season opens brilliantly, and the gay
world pursucs lis round Of pleasures rs rcck-
lcssly as though financial panlcs were mat
tors OF interest only TO tho antiquarian. Even
at this carly moment full-drcss receptions arc
Of nightly occurrence; tho rival opera houses
and theatres arc filled with gay audiences,
thousand-dollar dresses are exhibited and
sold at tho openings, and the bracing autumn
weather brings out new French costumes on
the avenue. Moralsts may robuke this ex-
trayagance, but we have not yet recovered
from the preaching Of the Alliance, and the
rcbuko will be rs UNDECIDED as Mrs. Gllpin's
.sThs dinner waits and We arc tifcd.r
Quoth ailpin, 40 am L.
MATERIALS.
To begin ut the foundation, there are many
novelties for dresses and polonaisos among
tho favoritc soft fabrics that cling to the
is camol's hair In It's many varieties: such Us
camcl's hair serge, tufted camel's hair and
camols hair cachomcrc, which Is particularly
soft aud fine. The latter Is as closely twllled
rs French cashmere, but has tho soft, rough
lustrclcss surface Of camcl's hair, with the
light fleccy ends. Il Is shown in dark blue,
olive, leaf brown, myrtle green, and all the
favorite gray-bluc shades known rs slate.
English and French scrges are also In great
demand for winter costumes. They arc In
expensive, durable and very pretty.
WALKING DRESSES.
There Is decided tendency toward plain
ness and simplicity In the new street cos
tunes, which will be gladly welcomed In ex-
change for the deliberately trimmed suits
worn during the past two years. Tho skirts
to walking dresses have grown scant and
short. They escape the ground entirely, aud
only measure from three TO three and quar-
ter yards around the bottom. The front and
side cores arc very narrow at the top and are
sowcd to the belt without pleats. The full
ness Is then all drawn toward the back, and
In many instances tho skirts arc tied back
underneath In one or more places, that the
plain, smooth appearance In front may DO
of bias bands and Hat plcatlngs Of the same
or Of silk shade lighter or darker, as one
may fancy.
REDISaoTEs AND PoLoNAIsEs.
The rcdingotc (accented on the second syl-
liable, which Is pronounced as II spelled dam
Is the favorite ovcrdrcss Of the season. Dou-
ble-brcastcd rcdingotcc and polonaiscs have
almost entirely supplantcd those cut single;
indeed, most outside garments and wraps arc
doublc-brcasted. Rcdingotcs fall open below
the waist, with 10 drapipg except directly In
the back, which leaves the sides c1inging
smoothly over the hips. Many of these com
Portable overdrcsscs are buttoned close to the
throat In military fashion, with the standing
English collar. II cut with revcrs, they are
so fashioned that they can be turned up close
around the neck, and the new caprice is to
have pockets placed in the back, as In gentle
mems great coats.
Among the newest designs for polonaises is
one called the dcmi-polonaisc, which finds
universal favor both on account Of Its SIM
plicity and style. It has long straight fronts,
consisting Of one breadth each, which arc
united In the back by q sash tied below u
basque, which forms the back Of this gar
hcut. " TCnuifcS WI httlc WutcEiui, unu Is
suitable for either silk or wool.
SLEEVELESS JACKETS.
These garments form mn important feature
In the new costumes. They come In velvet
and cashmere, richly embroidered with jet
and silk. They are very dressy, and quite
warm enough for fall wear. The form Of
the basque Is different from that worn last
season. II Is cut larger, with square corners,
and, like everything else, Is doublc-breastod,
with rockets on the front and back. They
have tho Inevitable ruff and rcycrs. They
are shown on white camcl's hair, trimmed
with lace, for opera costumes.
WRAPS.
For Independent wraps the most stylish
garments arc dolmans, pclisses, half-flling
sacqucs and the always useful English walking
jackets. The latter will be the most popular
coat for ordinary wear. It Is made Of heavy
diagonal cloth, In all the newest shades, dark
blue being preferred to all others. The re-
vers pockets and cuffs arc of velvet or rcpped
silk. New dolmans arc far more graceful In
shape than those formerly worn. They still
retain the long side piece peculiar TO them,
but the back Is fitted In more closely, like
jacket. They arc found In quite stylish
shades OF camels hair, trimmed with yak
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DINNER DRESSES.
Six and velvet combined seem to be the
favorito materials used for ccremonious din-
ner and reception dresses. They are made
with demi-trains, which can be trimmed 10
suit ones fancy, always bearing In mind that
the front breadth must have hat trimming,
while hounces arc confined to the BACK
Many OF these dresses have square aprons oil
velvet reaching nearly to the foot, and Tied
back with sashos oil SILK lined with velvet.
The apron Is finished around the edge with a
large silk cord. Tho basque Is usually OF vel
vet, with SILK sleeves. There Is q new KIND