The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-19
WHAT TO WEAR.
~ LATEST FASHIONS, ORNAMENTS
AND TRIMMINGs-HOw THE
HAIR II WORM.
Millinery.

Bonnets are, M we have previously stated,
Z tho present time decidedly barren Of any
DefsicuIarly new innovations. Tho little cot
1axe bonnet In felt and velvet Is still the great
hyprite, It admitting Of being trimmed in a
nanner suitable for both old and young.
those In tho pale-tinted felts are very benu-
|iful In themselves and becoming to the
wusrer, when trimmed with garniture all In
~ same shade The pushes and velvets are
utenslvey used In their makeup; also vel
Vt foliage and ostrich tips. Bands of pea
ocuk and pigeon feathers are also very much
Gnployed, but arc triiic stiff for the style OF
~ bonnet, whose greatest requirement Ia
Donsning. A pretty gray cottage bonnet In
Nc IA trimmed with n scarf Of plush Ia the
me shade, with two small ostrich tips fes-
louned at ono side with small cluster Of
IKimson moss rosebuds. The face trimming
% delicate crimson band, and n fine ruching
\ tulle. Another. In cream colored felt, 10
fimmed with clusters Of velvet leaves shad-
~ nom cream into maroon. These leaves
Ne artistlcal1y disposed among n soft scarf
plush. A cream ostrich tip IL attached to
Ine cluster on the right side and allowed TO
hi over the crown. The satin strings pass
hmoss the cape and tic under the chin.
The face trimming Is narrow band overlald
With tiny leaves and softcned with tulle
Euchlng.
ORNAMENTS AND TRIMMINGS.
Gilded ornaments, says the New York
VINES, are all the rage. Gilded combs and
buckles for the shoes are among these.
Buckles OF Rhine pebbles are used for the
pAme purpose. Many toilets are covered with
PeAds and embroidery. all in bright colors.
lAterlals are also used shot with metallic
$hreads, and laces have gold and silver work
ntermixed. II Is very difficult. with these
%hOwy trimmings and materials, to have q
ollet which IL in perfect taste. and not ono
pver-trimmed. LiDgeries and modlstcs use
.rge number OF fancy gilt, silver, steel jet,
>tOfie and crystal ornaments Old enlbroIderies
Ne much sought after, and there IL no doubt
Pot that many Of the new articles are now
nssed oil rs such, few persons knowing the
Inference White satin-embroidered bridal
fesses are de rigueur," and all colored
atins arc worked In elaborate designs. Plush
ed seal-skin are the favorite trimmings for
!intsr walking suits; they are both comfort
tble and elegant. The trimmings thus made
Ponslat OF plastrons, vests, collars, cuffs,
fevers and bands. A Partisan suit, trimmed
u this fashion, Is OF colored cloth. This skirt
pas no train. 1t Is trimmed down the front
Nth three bias plush bands terminating IN
{Arge plnitings, each placed a small distance
Prom the other. Down tho back falls tu-
plque, bordered with o band Of plush. IL Is
Rightly raised IN putting, which Is kept In
place by two plush bands The waist Ii cut
" weston shape and opens over plush vest.
ne collar, repers, cuffs and pockets are all Of
plush The suit Ia trimmed with enameled
PuttQns. Diamond buttons, 50 called, are q
2oveity and very effective on evening dresses
sach button Is composed Of several crystal
mime pebbles, cut and set like diamonds.
Eney are made In several sizes.
FLOWERS.
There Is decided outcroppinp OF floral |
Hfniture on evening dresses this season. |
Fpwers 81 one Kind, rather than n mixture |
le preferred. Thin dresses are prof,IseIy |
Eimmed with flowers large bouquets to hold |
place the folds of the drapery. or small |
|tsin or the tablier An elegant white satin
Iress has the train studded with violet nan
Fe9, while garlands of pansies cross tho /
Ahller, garland outlining the square neck.
|1d heading the rich lace and ruching that |
1I the sleeves. Roses, primroses and other |
lloesoms are arranged with velvet autumn
eayes and used Tor trimming gauze or silk
muslin ball dresses. Tho waist bonn1et ia
mo OF the most decided requirements 81 Tia
node and the little breastknot OF pansics or
1oiets one OF the most popular caprlces.
ECONOMICAL FASHION.
Many ladies economically inclined have
white princess dress made Of plain soft
null or book muslin, with Insertions and
Iear over slip Of colored or blacksilk, and
ornamented with bows OF ribbon to match
ne uncer-dress. A pretty one was made OF
otted muslin finished with tiny ribbons
uged with lace; several sets OF bows were
llado to accompany It, each set to be worn
hth different under-dress These dresses
iner from the old style OF white over-dress,
q while the former left the lower part OF
ne under-dress exposed the latter style
overs IL entirely Very pretty dresses Tor
Vile girls are made In muslin and lace, for
to be worn either over white
luslin skirt or silk slip. These dresses
~ comparatively inexpensive, and are as
nple and pretty as one could wish.
THE HAIR
now dressed low, In puffs and ringlets. The
80 vi. IS dressed In the same way, with the
az often forming an oval. The forehead
& stiii covered by the Bretonne bandeau.
49, Dandeau consists OF short, natural
ayes. which fall over the forehead without
Iising any part" A net OF hair, in the same
~ - IS the natural hair, Is placed over this
keep II Ia place. /,
ITEMS. |,
buttons inlaid with mother-of-pearl are ex-
naISslvely used this season.
~ ~ FAR Paris ball shoes are always made Of the
ne color as the Dress
Eor morning and street toilets the ladies
U fs.u wear their hair low on the neck.
csoSnet mittens are worn over kid gloves |
!. waxing and visiting purposes. In the /
- uase tn6 mittenS must be taken OF be-
n n -. s,le wearer enters the parlor. II,
- " again almost royal favorite. owing {