Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-09-12
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Fashion Facts.

EAanloh hcAas
The dolman shrunk in its dimensions /
during the summer to those of cape or |
tichu. With the autumn they have en-
larged to those of a medium sized man /
tie, but the cut is still close, the outlines |
follow those of the figure, and there is |
every evidence of an intention to retain |
the simple and artistic style of modelling
which has been steadily gaining ground
for the past ten years.
Every variety of plated skirt worn
during the summer is made in fall and
winter dresses. The favorite style for
tall figures has three side-plaited hounces
covering the front breadths horizontally,
while that liked by shorter ladies has the
reliQeuSe plating extending straight
from belt to foot down the front and
sides Few skirts are plated all around
in kilt fashion, yet very few are seen
without being plated somewhere. The
deep square Roman apron covering the
front and sides, and the back finished
by two, three or four plaitings, will re-
main in favor.
Clusters of plaits for bordering skirts
will be created used. When contrast
ing materials for the trimming, clusters
of plaits of the gay trimming will alter
nate with Others of the plain material
chosen for the dress. Wide or narrow
box plaits, according to fancy, will also
be used Tabs and revers of striped
SATIN like the trimming so popular dur
ing the summer, are repeated on new
French costumes.
The wooden dresses for early fall wear
are in dark cloth colors in the new
shades of green, prune, golden brown
and ducks breast blues. The materials
are camel's hair, cloth, cashmere and
toile de sanglier-a new fabric that
somewhat resembles bunting, yet has II
rough surface and is made sufficiently
heavy to serve for warm winter dresses.
The fashionable corduroy is simply n
new soft variety of ribbed velveteen,
which is almost equal to velvet in its
effect. 1t is very well adapted for trim
ming upon wooden materials, as it is not
costly, and looks and wears well.
The new colors and brocaded patterns
in American silks introduced for the fall
and winter season are perfect, both in
style and finish. The new designs in
figures will he "taking,n and the colors
are clear, rich and full. These brocade
silks will be very popular for overdresses
and the various drapings, combined
with plain silk matching in shade, the
exact tint being found in American silks.
The favorite Carmen bonnet is shown
with greater breadth in the back. The
rolled brim English turban) promises
to remain in favor, and pretty round
hats, with the front square and droop-
ing, have both the sides and backs
turned up. The jaunty Derby hats are
precisely like those worn by gentlemen
Many quaint shapes are represented in
the softest silk plush in fur beavers
with pile an inch long and in smooth
French felt. A novelty is feather felt
with loose shreds of feathers forming
the pile of fine felt, and these in white OF
pale gray make dressy bonnets. The
poke, Carmen and Directoire shapes ART
shown in these fabrics.
The all red bonnets are not visible
Satin and velvet have taken the place o
plush, and rich, dark shades the place 0
combinations to a considerable eX
tent. A striking feature is the quantity
of lace upon satin and velvet and TIL
profuson of elegant feathers and feathe
trimmings. including crowns made en-
tirely of small feathers.
Tiger velvet is q novelty used fo
trimming bonnets. 1t has a satin groun
with irregularly shaped spots, in lon
raised velvet pile. F.
Feather ornaments combine many ric
colors mounted in flat pieces that con
form to che shape of the bonnet. Some
times whole bird is placed in naturH
poise on the front or side of the hat, O
one bird is made to do service for tw
hats by being split in halves from bill t
tail, with little tOpknot added. TIL
beautiful Brazilian humming birds al
made into hat ornaments. Solitary bird
70 oh hot, 4
times the feet are stuck in pompons or !
fiat ornament. An Alsacian bow
formed of birds wings. Bits of tinse
of jet and many jet heads are added t
make feather ornaments. Long, natura
gray ostrich plumes are imported and u
the new shades are combined in the tip
Mercutio plumes are tipped with jet {
curled like willow plumes.
The broad belt, with aumoniere q
tached, is as fashionable as ever. Fol
inches is the most popular width for IL
belts. The most stylish of these acce
sories have the belt and bag both mac
in the dress material.
New styles in lingerie have the cola
and cuffs made of solid colored gingha
embroid red with white in the turnC
over corners. One of the prettest orn
ments for black bonnets is set of lar,
faceted jet buttons used for studding Ii
ribbon trimming at intervals. Ne
brooches are of riveted jet and steel
gold, and mm,y long jet daggers a
worn. Roman sashes are again w0r
forming large loops at the waist. II
ultra fashionable style of sashes Il
composed of broad satin ribbon in
solid color ofthe shade of the dress, or
prevailing tint. These are tied at Il
back of the waist in bow, with tv
very. long flat ends, reaching quite tw
thirds the length of the dress. T.
Pafisian fancy of trimming long sire
basques is to place six large buttons
each OF the side seams, the button it's
being of pearl, enamel, or porcelain, L
ccrated with a horses head. Lit
horseshoes are also seen on buttons, b
% more refined style to be adopted here
the use of polished steel buttons with
very small horseshoe or n clover leaf
in cut steel.-NeeO York Herald.
News and Notes for Women.