National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-26
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
Fall Bouneta.


Bonnets Of regular shape, with strings are
provided BY French milliners almost to the ex-
clusion Of round hats. The strings are not neces-
sarily tied in froHt, but may be fastened behind
Or passed around the PECK In the way tulls is
now done. There Is fancy for making the bon
nets Of the demi-season OF velvet and silk. with
out flowers or feathers. This Is o natural reac-
ton after the profusion Of flowers worn during
the summer and will not last after the gay win
ter season begins. There are other imported bon
nets for autumn completely trimmed with BIRDS
wings. Sometimes six wings are on each side OF
the bonnet. These are the small wings Of larks,
starlings Iand black birds, and are sold in psirs,
90 the right and len wing must be placed in
natural position. still another eapricious trim.
ming is wings 10 ksre1rs-s pair Of wings ar
ranged ct the back lust Is they are on Mercury's
cap. Birds will also be much used for trimming.
These are quite large birds, such ss pigeons, the
bird-otthe isles, the lophophore, aud various
others with bronIed shaded plumage. French
Thus, Q blue bird Is placed low on the back Of
the bonnet with sutstretched wings, IS II aging
down. In bis beak he catches up the long ribbon
pigeon nestles close against the right side OF the
bonnet. In others, only the head and breast OF
the Pigecn are used; Absndsau is made Of seven
Tos6ss or clusters OF roses 10 the new horsl
trimming. This three soft roses crushed together
ana maze tne centre OF long.looped BOWS OF vel.
vet. The three roses may be afl Of one color, or
red damask may be placed together 10 tos6s.
Marguerites and similar flowers are used In the
same way. There are few wreaths and trailing
sprays, but there are demt bandeaux placed on
the iides, while In 'front.' just above the forehead,
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will continue 10 be much worn. The prediction
10 that the rose, queen OF flowers, viii retain It's
supremacy when velvet bonnets appear.
Red is no longer used for accessories Of French
sSnns, Ths Ansy fSs IoPps%. has ws,rsd
ever, 10 still popular here and will continue 90.
Brown, Heel-color and navy blue are the prevail.
ing colorf IN mtlliners goods. Felt will DO very
much used for second-best bonnets. Fer dress
oecasions VIII Be velvet bonnets trimmed with
The toque Is enlarged and made Of more bro.
nounced shape for travelling hats, for morning
shopping and general wear. For autumn DAYS
black chip toques Will be trimmed with navy.blue
velvet, blue wings and long blue veil OF tissue
not grenadins. Others are trimmed with black
Ladies who hnd English walking hats becoming
viii be glad to see them retained for the winter,
with o pretty new effect given by turning the
brim up behind Us well as on the sides. The brim
70 indented In the back, forming two curves
Black chip hats Of this kind trimmed with gray
room and cream color, are stylish for fall
MISCELLANEOUS.
Black velvet ribbons are being Manufactured
winter dresses. They are used on rich brocades
and silks, but are especially DESIGNED for cash
mere. vigogne and other hne wooIienr Three or
four rows are sewed plainly around the skirts Of
the dress instead Of founces; Perpendicular lines
Of 7elvet trim the basque.