The Republican journal., 1877-11-15
A Fashion Letter from Boston,
Correspondence of the Journal.

extent OF the present season. Verify we
are overpowered with the weight of re-
sponslbllity resting upon us, in attempt
ing description of what marvellous de
velopments have been made since the
settled Fall gave the finishing touches to
that freaky Danes paraphernaia. Such
has been the progress in this important
matter, that every particular Of a femi-
nine outfit is subject to the dictates of
fashion. Many and varied are the trcatises
upon those dainty immaculate garments
which are hidden beneath the latest de-
signs in outer -habiliments, and nearly
every popular establishment has COM
plete department where the changes in
such things are as closely examined as
the cloak or millinery rooms Hosiery too
claims a most exalted position, the de
signs and prices varying with every
change of season. Plain, rich shades
with delicate embroidery, are now in
favor, and range in price from two dol
lars to six, per pair. Fine silk hose
heavily wrought, peep out from the fasci-
mating window display, but few indulge
IN the extravaganza of paying from so
to $50 for the luxury. Striped stockings
are a joy of the past, and tonsorial artists
are left in undisputed right of the circu-
lating bands of red white, and blue
Boots and slippers likewise, have their
share in the varying tide,-round toes,
square toes, long heels, and short heels,
each having at times the devoted admi-
ration of the lovers of prettily dressed
foot. SO we might enumerate the minor
details, until all our space was taken
every lady well knows there is a little
world of perplexity to be battled with.
before she dons the sweeping train and
graceful outer garments. The Princess
dress is fast becoming a favorite, and is
seen in every style of goods from the rich
silk, to the very plainest woollen material.
The long, gracefully scanned skirt, admits
OF so many artistic designs in trimming,
that it is entirely question of becoming
ness to the figure. Fleshy ladies leave
the curving seams uncovered to give a
slender effect, and carry all trimming low
upon the skirt. Tall, slight figures, find
the heavily folded sashes draped loosely
across the front, and putfs at the back, a
vast advantage this most convenient
style OF dress cannot fail of immense
popularity. The polonaise which has
borne the SCOTS and sneers of 50 MANY,
ever since its return to the fashionable
realm, still holds an important place. and
is utterly indispensable in the combina-
ton suit. Velvet is taking the place of
silk, for lower skirts and sleeves, and is
found much more seryiceable. Good black
velvet can be had for So 90 and 81. so per
yard. Dark rich shades in dress materials.
are sought more than the French novelty
goods, and can be frightened if desired
with gay pipngs or bows of ribbon Of
three shades folded together Trimmings
are multitudinous. Jets are used extern
slvely, and are always elegant. Embroid-
cred trimmings are handsome, but are
becoming extremely common, owing to
their marvellous cheapness. The finest
silk and worsted is to be had in ablnd-
ance for 50 cents per yard. Cloaks have
not changed in style but little since last
season. French sacks in heavy cloths are
perhaps trit1e longer, and circulars have
increased in favor to wonderful extent.
The figured silks lined with fur, are
placed only within the reach of a few.
but have all the elegance of court re-
ception. Thick, warm material in light
colors, is very much used for circular
wraps, the hood lined with cherry or blue.
They are extremely stylish and comfort
able. Seal sacks are if possible more
popular, and in spite of the heavy strain
upon the pocket book, are sold more
rapidly than ever before. Millinery al
iAiooo ooSS"lo uCoollptlolI. DOulieUS ttlt
no longer to be purchased with direct
reference to the suit, but are made in all
shades of the new rich colors. Colored
Jets, blue, green, cardinal, and gray,
with all sorts of ornaments, give
the jaunty close fitting bonnet, the effect
of dazzling evening coitture. Ostrich
feathers are used but slightly, leecy
cock feathers, and dainty pompons, TAX
ing their place. Strings are becoming al
most universal, and are seen in ribbon
dark on one side, and cherry, pink, or
scarlet, on the other. Blonde ties are at
tractive for evening. Hats are almost
endless in variety, and no excuse what
ever, can be plausible for lady to be
seen under an unbecoming one. Tall,
close hats for travelling and walking
aunty brims turned up at the side for
bewitching faces large shady brims for
the staid and sober feminine and natty
soft telts with only a band about them, |
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plush is much used for both hats and |
oonnets, but rich velvet can never be en-
.irely supplanted.
Gloves are having a great run. One |
irm is selling a superior quality Of Alex
ander kid, two button, for 80 cents. The
,rowd around that counter far exceeds |
my at the Centennial. Sleeves are cut |
short and very close fitting. Skirts are
lot tied back quite as closely. Bows are
Used in profusion upon all costumes. Two,
hree, and often four kinds Of material
lre seen in one suit. Buttons are scat
cred everywhere. Belts are emphatcallv
evived And yet the half has not been
old. Could it ever be when fashion is
on the qui rire for fancies and
ollies, and the eager follower is ready to
nhale every breath that sweeps over the
90 mo ha hint, I,l, !