FASHIONS FOR FEBRUARY.

Dunstan Times, Issue 410, 25 February 1870, Page 1 (Supplement)

FASHIONS FOR FEBRUARY.

“Lo Follet ” cornea to tell ua that the question long or short toilettes shall bo adopted for full diSkJias again been decided in favour of tho vogue for ball thinner material is preferable for or tube. Tho embroidered tulle is very year. Those dotted over with field with bows of ribbon, bouquets of are charming. Low bodies ■'are wm.de both round and square, some plaited a la Greoquo; others with berth*, buiiloimoa, or ruches. Bretelles are tho favourite trimmings for the bodies of young ladies’ dresses. Tho skirts are trimmed in a variety of styles—five, seven, or nine rows of narrow flounces, with a heading ; bouillonnos, either lengthways, on the bias, or festooned i chicorees ruches of gauze, alternating with little plaitings of ribbons &o. Bows, bouquets, or rosettes loop up tho tunic, tho border of which is always trimmed to match tho lower skirt. For the “Pompadour” style, gauze material with wide coloured satin stripes are preferred, as also taffetas embroidered with coloured (lowers. Velvets of a light shade are much used for evening dross. They aro made with a long train, without any trimming, the body only being enriched by white lace. On tho contrary, fayo must bo much trimmed. For visiting or grande toilette do ville, fayo is most in favour for tho moment. Black lace is much used for mantles, either a now form of “ Mario Antoinette, or a trained mantle. For friendly calls nothing is in better tasto than black faye, or a fayo of a dark shade—brown, green, or violet. Fancy velvets make a variety in this year’s costumes. Small vosto - paletots for homo wear are still much worn, especially by elderly or dolieatos ladies. Tho smaller fancy vests are patronised by young ladies. Bonnets tho same colour as tho dresses with which they are to be worn are more essential than ever. They vary little in form, tho diadem, or rather bandeau bouillonno, being still tho favourite. Small feathers are also much used, and veils or scarves. Some modistes aro introducing a square veil, one point placed over the forehead, tho opposite one falling over tho chignon, whilst tho two others are fastened by a brooch or flower under tho chin. Black velvet has been much worn, bat it is giving way to lace or bright coloured velvets and satins. An elegant trimming may bo made with peacock’s feathers.