FASHIONS.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2083, 7 September 1875, Page 2

FASHIONS.

Hats and head dresses receive much attention. Respecting the former, do not wear them too perched over the chignon; the hats the least ridiculous are the Chloe, with flowers above and below, and the Watteau, in white rice straw, vapoury, and trimmed with embroidered electric-blue

ribbon, and'" clusters of golden buttons. The travelling hat is in general round, and inclining on the forehead—this latter is the chief distinguishing feature from the town hat; it is made in rather coarse straw, recalling .somewhat an overturned strawberry' basket; the trimmingv§j massed-behind, under the raised border, and consists of rgauze scarfs, or silk net*, draped,; and "fruits and flowers. It is essential to hare the trimming at the back, for the Jiair is again imprisoned in silk, nets. Gauze veils when tied over, the face,""' and passing,, round the chignon to knot under the-chin, are intolerably -wantpflet the gauze ends float behind, and a small piece of white tulle will protect the face. Tulle and colore*«i«mp««hats tiro fashionable -tots -town wear — are trimmed mostly with tufts of flowers. In the way of materials, there are hollands and cambrics ; woollen fabrics afe-fine and pliable, and are chiefly in neutral colors. Ecru if fashionable both foe plain and full dress, • the latter displaying very fanciful network. Madras cloth is to be met with as sleeveless tunics, withrsweeping skirts, over petticoats in maroon silk. White cream is a favorite _ color, •, extremely mild-looking, and suiting the figure. Some" cambric robes are to be mot with at the put-door concerts, with -alternate flounce* plaited and embroidered, the tablier being trimmed with an embroidered flounce, and knotting behind in large embroidered ends, Indian oasbmare, th*t hitherto was only patronised for morning wear, is now to be- met with in color, in idemi-toilettes for dinner f it is an «i* pensive material, but it deans well, and hence is economical. Black is for the moment not in very favor. £or evening promenade, the mantle most in : request is a-kind of hooded pelesine, the fulness alone forming the sleeve; it is ! made in pliable cloth or fancy woollen material; color, felt, grey, &c.; it is lined with silk, with ball fringe, or marabout, fastens in front, under a ribbon knot with floating ends. Foulards trimmed with lace, are recommended by many physicians for night chemises instead of flannel, which does not prevent Madras foulards from being worn over black grenadine skirts. Jet is still worn upon cuirasses and tabliers, despite the readings of the thermometer, and seems to. hold its own against straw-work embroidery. Boot% and shoes are objects of art, and are suited to the toilette; they have even been made to match the head-dress! The parasol is also suited to the toilette, and when the latter is black, |is generally garnished with white lace. The fan hangs from the waist by means of a chainette, in company with a flacon of , English smelling salts. The favorite cravat is in colored corded silk, striped, and with fringed ends. '