FASHIONS FOR SEPTEMBER.

Wellington Independent, Volume I, Issue 49, 4 February 1846, Page 1

FASHIONS FOR SEPTEMBER.

(From the World of Fashion ) It is no easy matter to describe the fashions as they exist at the present moment. They represent a singular mixture of summer and winter apparel, and in some cases a revival of that worn earlvin the spring. The toilettes we had noticed, as appropriate to the summer aeason, no sooner came to light than the cold winds and the gloomy atmosphere caused their withdrawal. The fair leaders of fashion in dress and the marchandes de modes hive been alike unprepared to meet such exigencies, and, consequently, toilettes in general have varied from the lightest to the darkest colors—the thickest to the most transparent materials, according to the taste of each fair wearer. Now, however, we hope for a better sta*e of thinks ; the summer costumes, which caused so much expense of taste and forethouaht to their possessors, will, perhapg, burst forth in'all their brilliancy this month, which accordiag to the weather prophets, is to be fine and warm enough to compensate for all pist disappointments. Straw bonnets for country residence, for the sea side, and watering-places, are universally worn, as best adapted to such purposes. They are frequently trimmed wi h black velvet ribbon, crossed simply over ths crown, with a bow behind, and often edged with three narrow rows of the same ribbon. The tour de t£:e inside is also composed of black velvet ribbon. This style of trimming is singular in its very simplicity, and much favored by young ladies. Sarcenet ribbons are also worn as trimmings for these bonnets. In spite of the bad weather, however, a more light and tasteful toilette has been sometimes imperatively necessary, as, for example, at weddings, which take place in all seasons. On these occasions crape bonnets, in blue, pink, or dust color, trimmed with light gauze ribbon, and shaded feathers, are much worn ; but it is only in town that such articles of costume are allowable; they would not, by a real eligante be considered simple enough for country wear. Barege dresses in good designs, especially those iv which the color blue cobalt predominates, are very recherchh, and are frequently made without flowers, as being more adapted to the country. For dinner dresses, gros de Naples glaces in two shades are much in vogue. The favourite mixtures are dahlia and white, sapphire blue and white, wood violet and China green. These dresses are made high ; the sleeves are tight down to the elbrw and enlarge gradually towards the waist, with an under-sleeve of mu4in trimmed at the wrist, with embroideaed insertion and two rows of lace. Poil de ch£vre brachd in different colors, is also a favorite material for dinner or evening dresses. For the latter, they are made with short sleeves, and one large flounce, headed by a quilling of ribbon ef the same color as the dress. Morning caps-are often made* in embroidered muslin, trimmed with lace, and plain sarsnet ribbon of either cerise, blue, Japan rose, Persian lilac, or straw color. These caps are placed oa the back of the head ; are made fUtover the forehead, and full at the ears. There is but little ncvelty as regards mantelets or scarfs for the promenade; tbey are often made in white cashmere, with a colored design. For travelling on the seaside, cashmere scarfs in deep colors, trimmed with a broad band of black velvet, are also in vogue. They are made with a hood, likewise bordered with velvet,