The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-02
XACT AS TO DRESS.
Toilets for door and Out door
Novelties at the Balls.
With Some Remarks about Slip.
pers, Shoes, Hose, Etc.


fashion dates back to the time of Louis
XIII, and was called "toilette a la pay
sanne." Soft woolen dresses are trimmed
with white satin plaitings and Malines
lace ruching. Que of these dresses, worn
ut a reception, was Of white "Dau-
phine," trimmed with white fox. The
bonnet was of the same material,
trimmed with feathers. Very beautiful
effects are obtained by the use OF these
pure white toilets. A most pleasing
combination is white pekin dress, with
4 white velvet jacket bordered with
white ostrich feathers. The buttons
down the front are in imitation of pearls.
The white felt bonnet is trimmed with
ostrich feathers. For evening wear,
tulle, Grape, and light tissues Of all
kinds in white are used.
Different colored satins, which are
now more used than any other material,
are trimmed with tulle, worked with
gold or beads, or with gauzes embroid-
cred with flowers in delicate shades of
silk in all colors. A satin toilet which
has just been completed, is of wild-rose
color almost wholly covered with white
gauze draperies, embroidered with
"myosotis" and rose-buds in the natural
eolom. The waist is pointed in front,
and laces in the back. Around the neck
Is light drapery Of embroidered gauze.
In the center of the waist, little toward
the left side. is bunch of roses and
"myosotis." A similar bouquet is placed
on the right shoulder over the drapery.
Many of the toilets worn by young la
dies are very simply made. The
"Anne fAutriche" waist, with a
plastron pufed in the top and
sbirred to the end of the point, is fa-
vorite style. Dresses are now painted
like fans, on white and gray satin. As
yet, only flowers have been the designs,
but it is likely that novelties will soon be
brought out in this line. One of the pref
tiest of these painted toilets which has as
yet been seen is made with point
"dumas' train and a white satin apron.
On the upper part of the apron are two
Bengal roses. On the left is athird rose
with some of the leaves off, and the petals
covering the front of the skirt. Another
bunch is on the lower part of the skirt.
Down the front of the waist are num-
Der of petals. A number of beaded C lsa-
quins are also much worn. They are cov-
cred with beads in imitation of sapphires,
emeralds, rubies, amethysts, and pearls.
These bright-colored cuirasses are most
beautiful. Some are cut square in the
neck, and have high collarette of lace
embroidered with jet and gold. Casa
quins are also worn Of gold and steel,
over nearly plain skirts Of amber, blue,
pink and tea-rose colored satin, or velours
frappe.
Fancy dress balls are very popular this
season. A number of children's fancy
costumes have already been described.
The dresses now made for ladies and gen-
tlemen are of the most varied kinds.
Many handsome types are derived from
the theaters and light operas, and several
created by the persons taking part in
these balls Among the latter there are
many gentlemen's costumes worthy of
mention, not only as being very hand
some, but also on account Of their nov
city Among these is the "invalide" in
full dress, with coat edged with blue, a
hat, and small patch over the eye. The
"Pierrot Incroyable" is made wholly of
white linen. The shoes and hose are
also white. The short trousers, vest
with large Severs, and habit with
long tails, comprise tine suit. The mother
of-pear buttons are very large. A large
cap and white wig complete the costume.
The fancy dress called the "hlanc ct
noir' is very peculiar, and notexpensive.
A gentleman can wear his usual black
evening suit, covering one-half of it
with white material, having one side
white and the other black. The mask
and wig are divided in the same manner.
The gloves are one black, the other
white. The shoes are also black and
white. To make the costume more
graceful, silk stockings and short tro,-
sers may be worn. The hat may be all
black, as it is carried under the arm.
Another costume is the "paysan du
Morvan," for a young gentleman, consist
ing of velvet trousers, blue blouse, red
wig, and large stick. Very often lady
will adopt the peasant girPs dress in the
same style, and when there awkward
parts are we'll sustained they can be made
very amusing. For gentlemen who do
not wish to wear such full fancy dress,
the large Venetian cloaks are used They
are made and worn In all ways; some are
straight across the shoulders, others are
worn like the Neapolitan f,hermar's
garments, passing from the left shoulder
under the right arm. These cloaks are
made of satin and faille, and the color is
selected according to the agc of the
,wearer. The most elegant style of dress
under these cloaks is satin short trousers,
shoes with large buckles, and silk stock
fngs. A very pleasing fashion for fancy
dress balls iB now In vogue in Vienna
and London. The costumes are all of
one period, ora particular scene is repre-
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