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HE special novelty in the HOME DRESS illustrated on the preceding page consists in the fashion of the Sleeve. This will commend itself to a correct taste as giving full effect to the graceful droop of the shoulder, which forms so striking an element in the beauty of the female form. It is difficult to construct a sleeve that shall start with fullness from its insertion at the shoulder, which shall not offend the cultivated eye by the unnatural width given by it to the figure at this point. This difficulty has here been obviated by the manner in which the triangular piece is inserted. The cuff is turned back upon the sleeve, and is confined by buttons, similar to those upon the moire antique trimming upon the other portions of the dress. In order to avoid the inconvenience, in a Home Dress, of having the sleeves continually falling in the way, no greater fullness has been given to them than is absolutely necessary to avoid a poor and meagre appearance of the outline.-The Boddice is high, close-fitting, and plain; somewhat pointed, a form which we can not avoid regarding as more graceful than the rounded waists, which are much in vogue with those who do not affect the jacket or lappets. We must, however, state that the Basque is very generally adopted, and bids fair to retain its place for some time.-The Skirt is made full and long, being ornamented in the same manner as the sleeve. The diamonding lines are composed of piping. This trimming is continued in the manner indicated, and at the bottom occupies a full width of the skirt.-The under-sleeves are close at the waist. They and the collar are of English embroidery. The coiffure is Valenciennes.

The Boy's COSTUME is composed of a coat of green embroidered velvet, of which the illustration gives the details of construction. The Pantaloons are of drab-colored cloth, embroidered at the bottom. Similar embroidery ornaments the outside seam along its whole length. The linen is of English embroidery.

For out-door Costume, Furs have never been more extensively in vogue. They are worn of every conceivable variety of form, from the ample cape or cardinal down to the narrowest pelerine. They are also in favor as trimming upon fabrics of almost every variety. The expense lavished upon them, would almost seem to justify the re-enactment of the sumptuary laws of olden time.

Flounces are universally worn, the number resting entirely at the option of the wearer. Skirts are very full, and so long as to touch the ground, even when distended by the most ample under-dress. The hoops of our grandmothers certainly threaten to reappear, if we may not say that they have actually appeared again. We are confident, however, that the good taste of our country women will prevent a fashion so opposed to correct taste from becoming at all prevalent.

We append two styles of UNDER-SLEEVES, appropriate to the season. Both are close at the wrists, with ribbons and nauds. Bouillonnées with ribbon insertions are placed around the wrists in both. In one these bouillonnées are also placed lengthwise; in the other ribbon

FIGURE 5.-NURSERY BASKET.