sent you one of the most fashionable models: it is also employed for robes pyrandmides, so called because of the style of the trimming, which is composed of pyramids formed of velvet ribbon arranged in circles; they increase gradually in size as they mount upon the skirt, which they do to nearly two-thirds of its length. High corsages seem likely to retain their ground in half-dress, particularly those terminated at the bottom with a point on each side of the front similar to the model I have given you. Those à la vierge will be still more extensively seen. The corsages of evening robes will be cut low round the top, but as yet they are by no means indelicately so. Short sleeves have been very much increased in length, so that neither the arms nor the bust will be so much exposed as they have been for several winters past. Sleeves will also be more voluminous; several of those of silk or satin robes will be partially covered by a full one of lace or tulle looped by a flower, a knot of ribbon, or a jewelled ornament. Crape, lace, and gauze of different kinds will divide the vogue with silks, satins, and velvets in evening dress. both in grand parure and simple evening dress. It should be made for the first, of a gold or silver gauze scarf, and decorated either with plumes frosted with silver, or with diamond epis. Those of a more simple kind are composed of a plain gauze or tulle scarf, sometimes a blonde lace one is employed. The trimming is merely a rose with buds and foliage placed on one side. Coiffures historiques are much talked of; the prettiest that I have yet seen is the toque à l'Isabelle of violet velvet trimmed with gold cords and tassels. A head-dress has just appeared under the title of coiffure Mogador; it is composed entirely of ribbon arranged in coques and ends; there are five or six different shades of the same colour, so that it goes from ponceau to pink, from dark green to pea. green, &c. &c. The new colours are those I mentioned in my last; I may add also pearl grey, olive brown, some new shades of orange and red, and some fancy colours. ADRIENNE DE M——. PLATE THE FIRST. CARRIAGE DRESS.-Pelisse robe, composed of made very open on the bosom, with a deep collar puce-coloured velvet; the corsage en amazone, is lower part of the corsage is closed by fancy silk and lappels, and terminated by a jacket. The buttons, and the entire lightly embroidered in braiding. Tight sleeve, rather more than a threequarter length, over one of muslin bouillonné; cuff à la chevalière, embroidered to correspond with the corsage. High cambric chemisette, plaited en chemise d'homme. White satin capote, a round open shape; the interior of the edge of the brim is with ribbon and a veil of Honiton lace. Ermine trimmed with lace, and the exterior ornamented Black figured net trimmed with black lace DESCRIPTION OF THE PLATES. flounces, and worn over satin robes of rich full hues is expected to be very fashionable. I have recently seen some white lace robes trimmed in a novel style with a scarf of the same lace; it is attached on each shoulder by a naud of ribbon or a tuft of flowers, which also loops a very full lace sleeve, displaying the satin one of the under dress. The scarf passes in drapery fold on the front of the corsage, and crosses in the centre of the breast, the ends falling nearly to the waist; a bouquet of flowers, or a full chou of ribbon, is laid on the lace in the centre of the breast. Bugle fringes, dentille de velours, and various kinds of passementerie have appeared for trimming evening robes, but I have reason to believe that lace, both black and white, will be more in request than any other kind of garniture for silk and velvet dresses. A very pretty trimming for crape or gauze dresses is a kind of embroidery in intermingled silk and straw; the effect is exceedingly light and tasteful. This trimming is expected to be in great vogue for ball robes. Fringes of a light but very rich kind, composed of an intermixture of silk with gold or silver, will be adopted in full dress, and for grand balls. A less showy but extremely elegant style of trimming for the same purpose is composed of pearl beads of the smallest size, it is a network of points. Where either of these two last garnitures are employed, a berthe to correspond must always accompany it. Caps continue to be made small and of a simple form, but there is great variety in their trimmings: a very novel one is a guirlande chicarée formed of ribbon in five different shades of the same colour. Others are trimmed with guirlandes of oakleaves; these guirlandes form a half wreath on one side, and droop in a single branch on the other. Several coiffures, of a very elegant kind, are composed of a velvet foundation with a papillon of gold net, terminated on each side by gold fringe. The turban Algerienne is likely to be a favourite, muff. MORNING DRESS.-Dark blue satin robe, the Corsage high and close, descending at the bottom in a sharp point on each side, and trimmed down the front en militaire, with velvet bands and silk buttons. Long tight sleeve, the mancheron and cuff bands decorate more than two-thirds of the skirt; trimmed with velvet bands. A succession of they diminish in width as they ascend. Chapeau of pink velours épinglés, a long brim, the interior trimmed with half-wreaths of white blossoms; the exterior with ribbon and an oiseau, corresponding with the colour of the chapeau. HALF-LENGTH FIGURES. No. 3. DEMI-TOILETTE.-Robe of Eua de Danube, velours Cachemire; the corsage is made quite high and close, deeply pointed at bottom, and disposed in front in folds, which form a cœur. Tight sleeve, a three-quarter length, with a cleft mancheron and cuff, both bordered with bouillonné. Cambric under-sleeve, made full, and terminated by an embroidered wristband. Embroidered cambric collar. Brown velvet chapeau, lined with pink satin; the brim rather shallow, and of an oval form, has the interior of the edge trimmed with folds, and the sides next the face with damask roses without foliage; the exterior is trimmed with ribbon, and a full bouquet of shaded plumes étagés. No. 4. CARRIAGE CHAPEAU AND SHAWL.The chapeau is composed of green velvet, a round and rather close shape; the garniture is a wreath of oak-leaves, in velvet of a lighter shade; the wreath encircles the bottom of the crown, and descends in a loose branch on one side, a little below the extremity of the brim. Cashmere shawl, very large, square, and of the new pattern, for which we refer to our plate; it is called Chale Mogador. HALF-LENGTH FIGURES. noir, made quite up to the throat; the corsage is No. 5. MORNING HOME-DRESS. Fawncoloured Cashmere robe; the corsage high behind, moderately open on the bosom, and tight to the robe of one of the new winter silks. Pelisse cloak No. 4. MORNING VISITING DRESS. - High shape, is trimmed down the front with satin rouleaus to correspond, disposed in lozenges on a of green velvet lined with satin of a darker shade, straight lappel. Tight sleeve, trimmed at the top partially concealed by a large pelerine, which falls the corsage part, drawn in full to the waist, is with an armlet ornamented with lozenges: a deep in long pointed ends rather more than half way to cuff is decorated to correspond. Embroidered the knee; long loose sleeve, with a turkish mancambric collar and ruffles. Brussels tulle cap, cheron of a large size, and nearly the same length; a round shape, a very small caul, and deep head-it is looped at the bend of the arm: the entire of piece, trimmed with three rows of lace, set on plain the mantle is bordered with a new kind of rich at a distance from each other, and each surmounted silk cord. Lilac satin capote; a long brim, drawn by a band of orange gauze ribbon; a full knot and in large runners; the interior is trimmed on each ends at the back of the caul complete the gar-side with a knot of rose ribbon; the exterior with niture. SECOND PLATE. CARRIAGE DRESS.-French grey satin robe, the corsage made high, close and tight to the shape; long tight sleeve, with a cleft mancheron, and corresponding cuffs. White satin drawn bonnet; a round and rather shallow brim; the crown, somewhat higher than usual, is trimmed with a band of satin, edged with lace, and descending in a long end on one side. Aventurine satin mantle; a three-quarter length, and lined with white gros de Naples; the pelerine very deep, and square at the bottom, is disposed en cœur at the top; a broad robing goes down each side of the front of the mantle: the bottom of the robings, and also that of the cloak, are trimmed with a deep fall of dentelle de velours; a double one encircles the bottom of the pelerine, and the round of the top is trimmed with a single fall much narrower. PUBLIC PROMENADE DRESS.-Slate-coloured satin de Laine robe; a high corsage, and sleeve rather more than a three-quarter length of equal width from bottom to top, sloped en V at the bottom, and bordered with a trimming à la vielle ; muslin under sleeve, made full, and drawn in by a band at the wrist, from whence a double fold falls in the ruffle style over the hand. Chapeau of pink velours épinglé; a round and rather wide brim, and crown more raised than they have been lately; the edge of the brim is trimmed with folds; the interior with coques and brides of satin ribbon to correspond; a bouquet of short pink ostrich feathers attached, and divided by a knot of ribbon, is placed on one side of the crown, and partly droops upon the brim; bands and a knot at the back complete the garniture. Cashmere scarf, ot a new winter pattern. ribbon, and a bouquet of velvet roses panaches. No. 5. SOCIAL PARTY DINNER DRESS.-Emefalling collar and deep lappels; they are trimmed rald green satin robe, corsage en amazone, with a with three rows of dark green velvet ribbon; the lappel closes half way to the waist, but the corsage is very open on the upper part, and displays trimmed round the top with lace; short sleeve, of a richly embroidered chemisette, made high, and the bell form, bordered with velvet; long one of muslin, fulled in down the front of the arm to a row of embroidery. The front of the skirt is decorated with velvet bands, arranged in the style of a broken cone. Bonnet à la Fontagne, a round shape, composed of Brussels net, and trimmed with point d'Alençon and deep rose-coloured ribbon. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Norfolk-street, Strand, where all business is transacted. Declined, with thanks, M. A. F. S., " Edgar and Ellen;" 99 66 Alpha." E. M. W.'s contribution declined; but this lady's question cannot be answered here." E.; Marie F.-Accepted, with many thanks. 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