Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18
Fashions for the Fall.

The MilIiner and Dress Makers Gazette, a
new monthly organ of the world Of fashion, has
just made its appearance, aud has been already
received as standard authority n all things per-
tanning to the --latest style" by the ton. We
extract the suhoncd article from the last num-
be. for the qualification and Information of our
fair readers:
The difference in style from last fell is very
marked. The greater length of the tunlc or po-
Ion SO, the plainncss of its cut, the absence of
that superabundant trimming, which has tend
ed to disfgure choice materials, are, it will be
conceded, great improvements on the styles
which have preceded them.
Moreover, the trained dresses, it must be dis
tinctly understood, are for evening or in door
wear Street suits should not more than touch
the ground, and it is still better if they are al
lowed to Clear it.
The Gabrielle style of dress promises to be the
vogue Of the season with boufant arrangement
at the back, upheld by q small tournurc. Inc
sides remain very Hst, and the fullness BEHIND IL
by no means 50 cXug Ierstcd as formerly.
Flowing sleeve: q! d very open sleeves have
disappeared all long sleeves ar close cut, and
the uiie ut the throat has, in most cases, given
place To the vest, removed to the skirt, WHARF 1t
frequently extends down the entire length and
gives dressy ci!cc. to an otherwise PLAIN gar
nent.
New hlsck silk walking suits are made very
distinguished by q simple mounting ;Er gi;4
collar, cuffs ard oocketsl Of black watered silks.
The CUTS ard poe ;ets are not large but they are
longer than they ar" wid"; and neck aid ceves
ara finished simyly with thick ruching OF
Brussels net
Trained black silk dresses arc made without
ovcrsklr's or much trimming, except some beau
tifui thread lace upon the jacket body and
sleeves.
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the neck, which now iCrE!S so distinguishing q
fcsture of handsome dresses, are often lined With
white silk or satin, and form u back grounri Tor
the agh-standng frase vi lace crepe ls>c.
Very distinguished dresses are in preparation
for the coming season OF IN entirely ne" aid or
princes dress, with full back brcal:ths inserted
! under pointed basque. Dark w.t"r"d silk,
with full brcndtts of velvet, matching in ilsde.
is tie present combination; but blsck would De
elegant, and contrast in coo- allowable.
Ca3htnCre Is in dems I'd for useful walking and
| travelling costumes through the fall months.
They ere usually made with skirt OF rcdingote
the ski.'t tcmi3ed wi plating or fat bands OF
the same, the redngotc mounted with silk color,
cuffs, pockets and buttons in the darker shades
OF the material
Metal clasp, and ornaments are much worn,
the old or oXIdizcd silver taking the lead. Sill
yer ilagrce je%clry, and silver flagrec upon
black cnyy, are in high vogue.
Black lace il almost Invaluable when it is
choice. and is applied to q vast ;lumbcr of uses.
Sc-rfs Of Grape lace and Cashmere are trimmed
with it; oversiirLs, mantlIlas, sscques, tchus,
capoteS are con- posed Of ~. 1t is put to a hun
drcd different and graceful purp sez, and trans
forms plain and rather hoiueiy toilets into the
distins uished ones.
High peaked crowned hats, with oval brins
turned up on one or both sides, are the incom-
ing Style; and Scotch" bonnets, with 1T, high
crows, and plain, straight brims, ornamnntei
with an aigrette, set straight up in front, IL
"Shah" style, or turned TO one side in ''lri,'
fash Both are becoming. The hats are worn
gently