correspondent tassels. I wear my hair in a large twisted braid at the back of my head, and in simple curls in front, divided on the forehead with a coronet of pearl, which compose also many other ornaments. We have each a French opera fan, of carved amber, uncommonly elegant-a present from my aunt. At Lady L- --'s coucert last evening, was the Countess B- whose illustrious marriage I formerly named to you. She appeared to great advantage in a Byzantian robe of white gossamer satin, with a petticoat of silver tissue. She wore ornaments of blended eme

satin ground, and buttons down the front, where it is not more than three-quarters of a yard in length, from the throat; but is gradually sloped to a round point on the left side of the figure, and reaches at this termination nearly to the bottom of the petticoat. It is constructed with a high puckered collar, and two deep printed capes, which fall over each shoulder. The whole is terminated with a rich and deep fringe, shaded to suit with the colours of the pelisse. I need not observe that this mantle is properly confined to females of rank and affluence, both from its singularity and expence. The pelisse is composed of super-ralds and pearl; and her hair was folded round fine mazarine cloth, with a Spanish vest and spenser; a high collar, and pointed capes, sitting full round the back. The whole trimmed with rich silk Trafalgar of the same colour. What constitutes the ingenuity and convenience of this elegant garb is, that the coat and spenser being made separate, they may be worn apart; and by a little judicious arrangement, appear as three distinct articles. We are engaged next week to a splendid ball and supper, which will be given by the Marchioness of D. Mary has received a carte blanche for the occasion, and intends mustering a strong party of belles and beaux. Her attire for the evening will consist of a round robe of white undrest crape, worn over white satin; the drapery, &c. ornamented with a border of the scarlet geranium, in raised vel

wet.

Her hair will be confined in the antique style, and decorated in front with a tiara of the same flowers designed to nature. Her earrings, bracelets, and armlets of brilliants; and slippers of pale green satin, with silver rosettes. My dress is composed of pale green gauze over white satin. It is formed in a simple round gown, meeting within one-eighth the bottom of the petticoat, where it is cut in five deep vandykes; trimmed with silver beading or fringe, and each point terminated with

her head in the Eastern style, while the ends
fell in irregular glossy ringlets on one of her
white and finely formed shoulders. I believe
I have before told you, that Indian shawl
dresses are considered very fashionable and at-
tractive garbs. They are formed in simple.
round dresses, with short trains; bordered
round the bottom, bosom, and sleeves, with
correspondent trimmings. Some are worn with
a long sleeve of the same, which is confined
on the arm and wrist with the treble bracelet.
Others choose a short sleeve of white satin,
either in the Spanish slash, frock, or bishop
form. The backs of dresses are cut lower than
ever, but are frequently shaded with broad
point lace, placed flat from shoulder to shoulder.
The waist is visibly increased in length. You
must wear no other than white kid gloves in
evening parties. Not even the light Limerick,
or pale tan, are now admitted in this style of

costume.

And now, dear Julia, fare thee well!-I shall hope soon to hear of the progress, and felicitate you on the happy issue of your love, although I cannot entertain you with any account of my own. Keep, therefore, no circumstance on that, or any other subject which concerns you, from your ever faithful and affectionate

ELIZA.

London: Printed by and for JOHN BELL, Southampton-street, Strand.

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