It has been some time since we have given
our young folks (aud it may boos interest to
many of our older ones) a fashion letter. At
this season of tho year most especially the
question of‘‘what to wear, and how to make
it,” becomes a very important one. Fashion
we all acknowledge is a great tyrant, but we
bow to it in a measures nevertheless. One be
comes quite as conspicuous sometimes for be
ing out of the style as for being in, andahappy
medium is very desirable. To those who ad
mire simplicity and plain dressing the present
fashions will be very acceptable, for never has
there been a season when plainness in the
make of dresses has been so universally
adopted. The skirts of dresses are not trim
med this season or very simply. Tho under
skirt of dresses have no more flounces or plait
ings around the bottom; sometimes a Hat braid
is used, but oftener the skirt is made perfectly
plain and the overskirt very long and full.
Basques are still worn and the favorite style ;
many full sleeves are seen, a large puff from
tho arm holo nearly to the elbow and then
tight at the hand. Others prefer a tight plain
sleeve, tho’ sleeves are not made so tight as
formerly. Many new dress goods are shown.
