The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-07
NEW ORLEANS FASHIONS

Few changes from the decorations of the
past season are yet noticeable, and from the
hints received we are led to believe that the
additions that may be made will not differ
1 widely from the trimmings already In vogue
One dress just finished for spring wear is
trimmed with marabou ruchings and some
Jet; this latter trimming has been exceeding
ly popular through the winter and is much
too expensive to be thrown aside, even II
fashion varies. As for the marabou styles,
tho colors seem to follow those Of the goods
Of the season; these will be found quite light
enough for summer wear, and undoubtedly
the trimming will continue popular for the
next six months. Another decoration, pro-
perly belonging to winter, and yet not too
heavy for spring garments, Is
FEATHER TRIMMING,
both cock and ostrich bands. The latest In
the latter varieties are composed Of flat layers
Of feathers without the slightest curl, the
bands thus reaching width of four or five
Inches. Whether this style Is the result of the
! designers taste, Or lis made 80 on account OF
the easiness with which dampness uncurled
the most expensive Of the feather bands first
Sorn, Is mystery, but it should certainly be
credited to the last reason; for so far as
appearance Is concerned there can be no ques-
tion about Its positive ugitness, though 1t
coets.enougfi to be the loveliest Of the lovely
Ladies who have laid aside trimmings Of this
description because the ''curl' has vanished
can hasten to bring them forth, for they are
quite In STYLE. Grenadines will probably be
trimmed with feather bands, as the delicate
fues OF ostrich tips accord very well with the
fall n
quality Of the fabric. Marabou ruching will
be popular with those who feel that they
cannot afford the former, and will prove quite
rs stylish.
cAMEL's HAIR GOODS
seem to be the favorites Of each successive
season. and particularly OF this one, IL per-
son may Judge from the quantity of soft wool
fabrics seen on the counters. There are many
names given these goods, but they are mostly
manufactured for the occasion, since the In
coming OF the bourrette hierarchy. A serge
like material has an indefinite brown ground,
striped in two shades, and - oyershot
with threads Of gold-colored silk, ar
ranged SO as to form q prominent mar
row stripe and a wide delicate one.
each being on dark stripe. and the two
alternating with third stripe Of the darker
shade alone. "A similar piece with navy
blue ground has gold-colored silk thrown up
from the lighter shade, which Is almost white
In comparison with the darker color. These
II
facings revers, pipings, or bows, In union
with fringe as q finish. Another silk-and
wool fabric Is OF solid though indefinite tints
OF gray or brown, the silk forming canvas
Though quieter, 1t forms quite as elegant
garments as the more pronounced varieties
Marabout cloth Ia a handsome importation,
to be used with supplemental trimmings Of
the ground, In lieu OF the dark tints Of the
raised figure upon the cloth. India cash
mere In soft delicate tints, and in combina-
ton with faille, will be extensively used for
toilets at fashionable watering places through
the summer.
VERY STYLISH DINNER DRESS,
made by Madame Julia Fisher, was Of this
lovely fabric In colors OF ciel-blue; deep
pleated ruffle OF ciel-blue faille decorated the
long, trained skirt OF the princesse garment.
Above this was garniture OF rich embrold-
cry, with small butterfly bows of ciel-blue
ming comes little way up at the side, very
from the neck to the bottom in
front. The opening Of the -, oorsage is
tween borders OF the embroidery. and with
flowing loops OF ribbon the elbow sleeves
have decorations of faille and embroidery
with ruffies Of crepe lisse. Besides the plain
India cashmere, there Is a charming varia-
tion Of the fabric called Singapore. 1t is a
side with tiny loops OF floss silk of some light
shade such as crtamy-white over dark-blue,
pale-gold over brown, faint rose-color over
green, and pale-blue over bronze or olive
Another rich material Is bou,rette perles. It's
texture much resembles a bead embroidery,
and it is. Of varied shades of bronze,
DID gold, steel amber, etc, stu
there Is very handsome fabric called cache
1sHs jours, which is very fine cashmere
With open work patterns. Another, equally
we'll adapted for
EVENING OR VISITING SUMMER COSTUMES
ie the cashmere crepe. Both these handsome
fabrics come In all light and delicate tints,
such as ceil-blue. tilleul, mauve. lilac, cream,
pink, gray, Nile-green and black: An elegant
dress may. be fashioned OF It II the color
jet beading and fringe. For evening toilets,
THIN FABRICS ARE HEAVILY BEADED.
The beads are black or white, moonlight,
rainbow, bronze green or crimson.
This style OF embroidery, called Byzantine,
is rather heavy, but very rich and effective.
liahts. 4 new fancy in floral 4arnitureis TO
Gid or silver the pretty seaWdPd Gia&p and