The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-18
NEW ORLEANS FASHIONS.

high in favor, but is growing longer snd longer,
SO much so as to be in fact almost prinoesse and
this dress itself is undergoing 30 many modIfcR-
tons as to be quite distinct from it's original FOL N,
and in these chsnges it has become more tasteful
and stylish in design. 1t Ia now made with
plain shoulder piece and gathered bodice, or else
open all the way down the front to disclose Q
plastron and tablier Of o different material snd
color. This IL much the style OF
ANNE OF AUSTRIA DRESSES,
which style ia still further reproduced by the in
PRODUCTION of the large turned-down c0llarette
and deep cuffs that are struggling into fashion,
and which are made OF old poins lace, guipure, en-
broidery or plain linen. But IL they look dis
tinguished or beautiful In SOFT transparent lace,
these collars are far from becoming in linen even
lace-trimmed; so large mass Of dead white ma
terisl is trying to any complexion, and we do not
think this style OF lingerie will grow into popu-
lsrity. 10 much has already been written, and Ia
being still written, OF
THE PRINoEssE DRESS.
that it Ia impossible to pass on to loher SUBJ
elaborate criticisms that have been made upon
this favorite garment. In the first place, it may
constitute an economical costume, as in fashion
ing princesse, remnants OF elk, velvet, or any
fne cloth goods can be utilized for vest fronts,
inserted in the waist portions OF the back, or in
designing the front or side breadths II is pretty
because simple and classical; but there is no dis
putting the fact that in creating this model, Dame
Fashion has shown herself
PrrILEss TO STOUT WOMEN;
the new tissues for winter wear are mainly OF
CoRrse-threaded materials; fancy stout figure
ensoonoed In such fabrics heavy knickerbocker,
rough-grained bourette, and such like, designed
prineesse style. But the original model, after
many experiments and Celebrations, now exhibits
basgues either in the back front, coat lapsls,
scarf draperies. and long, lengthy plaitings; indi
vidual taste owns boundless field from which
to Gull rare fsnoes in arranging this graceful Dress
Made In cloth, ID is frequently laced 1t the back,
the band down the front is either silk or velvet,
and the laeing is continued to the end of the
elongated waist. II the plastron and tablier are
cloth, rows of galloon are added in front, the
lines running perpendiculsrly. When striped
velvet or plush is used in front, then the cuffs
match the band.
LATE PARIS ADvIoBs
are replete with praises OF an original style of
princease: the material employed in making this
was black cashmere, with softly oliDging folds.
Il was trimmed in front with q wide band OF
mulle-colored embroidery; the same baud formed
| a square pattern in the back, edged with thick
piplng OF the prevailing color OF the embroidery
The dress fastened at the eide and upon the
shoulder; at the bottom very handsome embroi-
derry upon cloth joined the front part OF the skirt
to the train, which latter was formed OF plaits
proceeding from the waist; the pocket was heavi-
ly embroidered. This useful appendage to q
dress Is beginning to disappear, though of course
some sort OF substitute will be adopted. When
silk is used for o princesse The front piece is
either embossed or plain velvet. Sometimes
these plsstrons or wide bands that commence at
the throat and are continued to the feet, are
studded with blue jet beads; steel and silver
beads are likewise used, but the haDdsomest tab.
liers are composed OF embroideries OF dead silks
mixed with chenille, after the fashion of antique
work.
A GRAND IDEA WAS IT
of some artistic brain to revive these remiDis-
cences Of the heroic days; from chain mail. the
gittering panOpy OF Jet, the grip Of the corselet
and the rigor Of the cuirass we have plunged
with renewed fervor into all sorts of ancient
decorative art. The beautiful shining beads
which have been called peres clair de tune (moon-
light beads) are extremely effective, both upon
silk and wooden materials. We have been shown
amongst others, dress OF tilent-colored cash.
mere, edged with tillent-colored bead galoon,
with rose-colored and electric blue beads OF the
most fairylike beauty. The dress is in the prin-
cesse shape, and all the front part both Of skirt
and bodice, Is trimmed with this wonderful gal
loon. Bows OF tillent, electric blue and rose
colored aille are placed ladderwise in the middle
between each row OF gallooD, and on either side.
Of cashmere, edged with bead galloon. Behind,
the skirt ia trimmed round the bottom with f1ut-
inRs OF rose colored faille, forming transparent
lining under fonnces of cashmere bordered with
bead GALLONS. The waist comes down very low,
and the skirt falls in full folds Of rose colored
fsille and cashmere, which is very novel and
effective. A very long aumoniere pocket. en-
tirely formed OF beads, is fastened at the side
with bows OF rose colored ribbon.
ALTHOUGH OUR CITY IS SAID
to be under pecupiary cloud, 1t ranks with the
gayest and most fashionable in the matter Of
dress; our tasteful modistes readily fashion their
costumes with q beauty and excellence unsur.
passed in point of detail for information received
az to these items we have to thank Madame Fish
or. Mrs. Mogridge, and Madame Olympic. When
,knrts tInr 1tn,x
not help thinking that there never was time
when
CAPRICE IN DRESS HAS BEEN PERMITTED
such free and boundless scope as at present. II
would seem as IL anything stylish" is acceptable
to the votaries of fashion, and to that artful
dame herself; aud that the entire fraternity Of
moaistes, amateur as well as professional, are
conducting carnival of quaint yet artistic de-
signs for the deectation Of the on-looking world
tasteful devices; creation Of ideas fanciful al
dreams Of faryland; classic outlines and draper
les, results Of q studied combination Of the mod
ern with antique forms; dainty attire, gorgeous
that Of the toiless lilies all blend harmonious
ly In this wonderful, ever-changing exposition oil
fashion. Dress, indeed, has pretty nigh become
ONE OF THE FINE ARTS,
and some future day no doubt there will be some
sort OF "onomy" or "ology" invented by which
we shall be able to distinguish this serious and
intricate study from the elegant and graceful
Bellies Lettres. A happy time truly; for there
is yet great deal to be learned in regard to color
and in putting what we learn to use, in Dress az
we'll as in furnishing our homes and other things
The tradition that fair-haired women must veal
only blue Or pink, and dark women only scarlet
or maize has passed into oblivion long since I'm
der pressure OF the many beautiful combinations
| OF color wrought in one material. There are, O.
course, harmonies in color as we'll az in sound
and by and by artists will
CONSTRUCT HARMoNIEs IN DRESS
| lust as the great composers Mozart and
| Beethoven built up their symphonies from sim
pie score Other fabrics are as much worn as the
rough and coarse threaded cloths; for instance,
at Messrs. Penin & Broussard's, on Canal street
there were among other novelties brochee cash.
meres in all the dark winter colors, very soft and
pretty at fifty cents q yard; others, OF similar
style, less ine for only thirty-fve cents. At this
store we saw any quantity Of fine cames hair shawli
that are marked down to exceedingly low prices
~ ar Is NO
Dame Fashion is, to be sure. OF course there
are always things which once were favorites tina
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