The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-21
EASTER FASHIONS.
The Costumes Favored by the
Beau Monde.
STYLISH ORE S S E S.
Bewitching Bonnets. Exquisite laces,
Collars. Gloves and Fabrics.

Easter. Many OF the importations snow dazzling
elects. but they artisticaly toned down with
goods Of plain dark that there is no indication
OF show. In the matter OF tho princess dress, OF
which the success seems everlasting In tho world Of
fashion, and which each day becomes more moro
In the fonrreau style, the mode OF tucking It up
s brought into question. This 10 the type
Rdopted:--A skirt Of brown velvet has tho lower
part plated In box paits. Princess dress in gray
cashmere, fastened in front far down as hall by
very small fat gilt buttons Hero 1t Is raised zen
lapdndiere" that is to saw the two points at the
lower part OF the opening arc turned back on them
and fastened 10 the sides, allowing lining Of
velvet similar TO the petttcoat to appear; cor
responding arrangements IS also reproduced At The
back. This model IL designated by the lame La
vandiere," because 1t recalls the manner in which
aundresses turn up their dressos This fashion has
been 10 vogue Tor some time but it is nov modern
lied by tho princess cut and is exceedingly graceful
short dresses made in two or three invariable
thaHs the overskrt with separate corsagc the prin-
skirt separate from the polonaise and the
arrangement OF trimming varios as well as the shape
An elegant princess poIonase known as the Fran
cisca is very long and st tho left side, having
the drapory brought across the front and fastened
nigh up in a graceful iestoon. The train skirt Is
trimmed with plating that is plain at intervals.
THIS costume Is posed OF black silk and velver.
A very rich manteet OF Sicilienne trimmed with
lace and grass material, and line white chip bonnet,
trimmed with red roses, green leaves silver beads
aud feathers, completes the costume An exceedingly
stylish dress composed OF silk and wool bourette OF
u maslic ground, with tiny specks OF rod and
dark blue, and dark blue cashmere. Tho long
polonalse has tails at the
back, ana is known tho 'Felsa" II is to be worn
over demi-train SKIRT that rs trimmed with side
plating caught back at intervals TO form small revers
THIS dress, with a silvcr-gray CHIP bonnet trimmed
with navy and light blue ribbon. plush on one side
aud gros grain on the Other with white and pale blue
feathers, has particularly d,stingue effect
One imported expressly for Easter is In rich
black silk and black striped grcnadine. The drapery
forming the overskrt is SO arranged that side OF
he skirt is lett without anv. and double plats
the grenaoine placed perpendicularly the
skirI Black thread lace supplies the trim
,aina and graceful bows Of waered and
satin ribbon peeping here and there
from among the soft folds. The mantelet imported
with this dress OF the most stylish this
season II short AT the back most peculiar shape
ana cut in deep, narrow scaIops, bound and edged
with thread lace Under these scalops Is |
placed u fine kniie plating OF silk Tho neck nm
ished IN sort OF Elizabetnan style, with deep |
knife plating OF silk and very stylish large plain |
collar. Ihs Is one Of the most beautiful nantes yet
introduced.
THE DoYA sol DRESS.
THIS fashion viii make up well IA any color Two !
materials required. The front OF The silk skirt is
closely plated, and the back breaaths Trimmed
VITA .plaitngs en- coquiiie. overdress oil wooilen
mater,a, trimmed with .passementere or stamped
velvet matching color The front oil the overdrcss Is
ciosea III way by flowing bows CT narrow ribbon made
very toll aud The pockets are finished with loops of
the same. At the back IL falls IN loose folds very
gracefully. The cairass bodice has nchu collar
made OF the trimming, and tho sleeves are flushed
with piaiiings ana RIBBON loops.
Black ELK dresses are always IN iavor al this sea-
OF the year and some have been made very beau
tiiu with narrow paItings 81 no silk, and brocsde
vests vi bcg or dead bun shades
a very stylish Easter costume IL comb nation OF
nj INN and md
lawn coiorsd al wool goods. IL is handsomely made
style OF tue "Diana basque, IN which The vest
OF the PLAIN goods and tho jacket Of the bourette.
The skirt Is cu IN the snort 'Grscida" shape OF the
plain goods, and the overskirt, which hangs IN |
A lawn coioretlchip bonnet, trimmei with double |
faced saiIn. cardinal and nastie; strings OF god |
beads, and small cardinal ostr on lp.
An elegant black velvet and elk costume imported |
for lady OF wealth aud taste Is OF snort walking
length with shrred tucks W the back, after tho style
OF the "fncrcsa" princess uress. graceful velvet
sasp, trimmed with fringe mingled with rainbow Jets,
Is oraPed across the front low down very stylisn
SNAPPED mantiila OF black India cashmere Is trimmed
vain three rows Of black lace neadea BY psssenen-
tcrc OF rainoow Jeis. pair Of Hapgooa's spanish
nrcned boots woro ordered with TINS dress that
marvcls OF beauty. The uppers OF black velvet
aud the ioxngs OF patent leather stitched around tho
edge OF tue solcs with yellow SILK The bonnet to |
complete the costume is Of black chip pointed IN
shape, having turn down coronet ia 'front.' rs |
trim med the Top front with black ostrich tip,
leaves aud rosebuds, and at the back with loops OF
do1blc laced satin, back ana Cardinal row OF small
gold Oeaus edge the front
very dressy toilet Is OF seal coored faille. and
WASTED bodice opens VA iront over wais,coat OF
plain iailic. crossed al The top and AZ
the waist WIN pipngs OF hghtor Coored
satin. The skirt Is oI ricn iac, Trimmed WIN Two
houncos arranged IN double plats and forming long
IRAN behind Two scarIs are drapei round TINS SKIRT
Que OF laiilc ana OF urmufo, and loosely tied at
tue back both are edged with heavy six ifinse aud
tail IN square ends over the train. The neck is cut |
square IA front, Win deep collar al The back. Tho
sleeves Of afmufc are plain and tgnt with iaiiie
triliiug around the wrists.
ARsuREs
Arinure and brocaded silks are very fasnionabie,
combined with piain iaiie, aud make rich toilets.
lhe domestic manuiacl ure has proved dangerous |
rival 10 The French make, ana some Of the uand.
soonest silks OF the season made here. Rich pa,-
terms "a the Cheney .Armuro six can DC hao al 81 so
per YARD, wnile tho same goods OF the French make
would cost o. 90
very stylish costume for young lady IS
a drcSs oi garput-Soiotci cashmere Killed
10 front, plainly TRAINED 6enlhd. and ., slde
siciiiepnc jacket Is trimmed with line plating and
passemenlerle. Gray ieIt bonnet, irnmed witn gar
net vevti has mon,ure Of ro1ebuds aud wnte gcra.
nuns IL may be noted Jost mere that bonnets viii
BE- worn by very young ladies Tor aress, round hats
Quite a dist,n.nt costume made up Of black India
cashmere ana six. Inc skirt IL short In the Airi
ace" ueslsn, winch ~ convenient Tor street wear
and the 'nabEn basque, winch is cut With vest. is
simple aud very effective back chip bonnet,
trimmed With Jets, red aud q long black ostrich
leather, ~ very suitable finish TO This costume
The ,'5yiphine" polonsise - made Of the new ma
the which the BODY OF tho dress s attached IN
gathers, anu - made gbt a.ting py belt The hchu
ana .rmmed with BLACK anu RAINBOW Jet
A beautiful costume y called The "herccaes," be.
cause It's oueenly effect calls TO mind the young queen
D. spain The combination is drap des Iadcs vain
Us rich intermxtufe OF god threads and brown
cashmere Inc siyiisn coat basque formed vi the
two materials anu nnisbed with Isrse wnite cuts aud
collar The skirt aud overskft arrane together
the 'front.' OF drdp DIES indes separates centre
and shows skirt o. tie PLAIN goods. The back Is
gracefully trimmed with graduated Hoances
EASTER B0SSETs.
Black straw bonnc,s, handsomely trimmed with
issn,o.aply worn aur,ev me spring montns ana s,.
ID lltnx All Inn A ipr
travelling anu secondary purposes tbrousbout tue
sum lor. The more elegant bonnet, tho Easter
bonnet par exceile8ce, " a tinted whte falc lard
PLAIN upon tho ioundatlOn edged with pearl beads and
trimmed with q couple OF ostrich tips un,ed wreath
small red poppies, and clasps Of pearls with pendant
loops
Pale beige faie OF rich quality Is also used with
great distinction, the brIln lined with tinted satin, the
ar a SUI wreath OF ncatu. ooneu