New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-14
THE TOILETS.

The animated picture presented by the ladies'
toilets was very striking and brilliant owing to the
cearness sud dsnctntss of outline beauty of TINT and
harmony OF design which mark the present fashions
There ia much massng Of material and softness OF
effect than when skirts were piled upon skirts and
gorgeous pouts in immense above the intri-
cate pane but the general result is much more artistic
There more delnitencss OF FORM more individuality.
90 Ito speak, in the toilets, and therefore difference
more marked in the weaTers.
There were many beautiful white toilets, garnitured
with profuson OF flowers, and many elegant black
--black velvet trimmed with white lace and ornamcnted
more or less with variegated jarde bouquets
which were very noticeable Striped gauze light
tinted silks composed OF the most charming
toilets and the beautiful cream-coloTed maetaSSe or
brocade in conjunction with velvet some OF the richest
aud effective costumes. The popularity OF croam
and ivory nts fully displayed great deal Of the
finer kinds of the new cashmere lace was
used for trimming pale blue SILK and dark velvet Elegant
dresses composed Of coored rae and cream
eoored damask gauze combined the latter forming the
tunic oyerskrt, and having fringe from quarter to
half yard deep OF the soft shade fine contrast
10 the decacy and sOfness of these toilets was found
in the dark cordOns of leaves and masses Of flowers
which were Taed about grouped against the sides Of
the skirt
Trimmings OF gold and silver also introduced with
very good effect into evening toilets though, esept for
strictly carriage visiting dress, they very ojec-
tOnabe for day TaIatane dresses were fetoOntd
with gold gallOOns among the flowers and velvet dresses
orna,nented with gold braid. just enough TO afford
relief TO the somber background The pretty dog col
lars" and the "Jeanno dare" belts novelties of the
aud the latter particularly appropriate with
Marguerite" and useful with the princeSSe tunies.
But greatest change Of all in the coure the
yict" style OF which is in marked contrast to the proi
of pufs, curls braids, and waterfalls few
years ago.
AfteT this general dissertation 1t may be interesting
lady readers to Ivedetaed descriptions of some of the
finest dresses.
pretty dress OF tulle, puTed gored founda-
ton and nearly covered the back with princesse
tunie OF watergreen pOl de Sole which formed aber
In 'front.' and was trimmed with platngs OF tule, re-
peated upon the front 10 simulate triple apron The
low bodice cut round at the neck, and fitted smoothly
over the hips rom which the tunc drawn back with
mass OF pale grasses and carnaton pinks fringe OF
the same surrounded the neck.
handsome black toilet WAS OF rich futile the skirt
trimmed with knife plaitings, the scarf overskirt and
low basque composed Of black gauze striped with black
satin and bordered with very deep netted fringe Tho
ornaments were variegated roses.
A novel and magnificent toilet was OF invisible green
velvet, cut prncesse shape, over which displayed
tunie of ivory brOcade Of the "JDe" form. This
finished upon the edge with a gaoon OF silk and
silver. in two widths. complete set Of silver Gonoese
ornaments was worn with this dress.
A dress by young girl Of pale blue Taiile,
made with broad diagonal folds and rich fringe simu.
late scarf overskrt low basque bodice Of velvet
OF the same shade cut square laced at the back
and hnisbed with piping Of the blue silk. This was
worn over high body Of vaenciennes lace, exqustely
nne and dsheassly pulled French muslin. The sleeves