FASHIONS FOR JULY, 1811. EXPLANATION OF THE PRINTS OF FASHION. No. 1.-OPERA DRESS. A blue satin robe, worn over a slip of white satin, let in at the bosom and sleeves (which are short) with silver Moravian net work. A tunic of Egyptian brown sarsnet or crape, confined on the shoulders with diamond studs, and trimmed round the bottom with silver net, separated in small divisions by spangled open work balls. A chaplet wreath of green foil, placed twice round the hair, which is disposed in long irregular ringlets. Earrings of silver open work, studded with brilliants, resembling in form the bell of a child's coral. Shoes of brown satin, bound and sandalled with silver braiding. Long gloves of white kid. No. 2.-WALKING DRESS. a long rosette in front, edged with lace pearl, or in the long Mango shape, intersected with. white gymp, with a cord and tassels sus-, pended from one side; and caps in every fanciful intermixture of satin or ribband, ornamented with ostrich feathers; they are made flat on the head, raised from the forehead, and in the long Grecian shape. Flowers were not at all worn at the Prince's Fete, cords and tassels terminated the draair of graceful uegliperies, and gave an gence to the figure: feathers were universal, much of the Spanish costume prevailed; the sleeves were worn very short, the bosoms very low, the backs rather high, trains of a moderate length. The tunic in crape or lace, embroidered in silver, was displayed upon almost every female of rauk and taste; this form of dress will of course descend to the morning habit, and will doubtless relieve the stomacher of much of that formal appearance which at present distinguishes it, and the effect will be extremely graceful. All lace worn on this magnificent occasion was of the manufacture of this country, a noble example, A round robe of white jacconot muslin, with a boddice of violet sarsnet, trimmed with rich silk Brandenburgs of Austrian green, a half pelisse of fine transparent muslin, with Bishop's sleeves, fancifully tied with green ribband. A Hymen hat of purple brocaded ribbaud and lace, ornamented with a green military plume; a Chinese parasol of purple which we hope will be universally followed in sarsnet, shot with green; gloves and shoes of York tan. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. ON FASHION AND DRESS. Our observations for the present month will be necessarily much curtailed to leave room for the insertion of the splendid and elegant dresses worn at the Fete given by the Prince Regent, at Carlton-House, to which every thing else must appear very subordinate. Muslin pelisses, lined with pink, blue, or yellow sarsnet, are still very prevailing, as are spensers of like colours; lace scarfs alone seem to have the preference, either in black or white lace: mantlets are by no means considered as inelegant. Satin tippets, trimmed with lace, are very becoming to a light figure. White satin spensers, mautles, and pelisses are in a high degree of estimation. Small caps formed of brocaded ribband, finished with Ne. XX. Vol. III.-N. S. all ranks of life. Honiton lace, as most resembling Brussel's point, held the preference. The ornaments in jewellery were either of diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires, or emeralds. The prevailing colours, pink, blue, yellow, and buff. THE PRINCE REGENT'S FETE. This Palace of Enchantment was opened on Wednesday night, June 19, to the numerous personages of distinction who had been honoured with cards of invitation. Soon after nine o'clock the company began to arrive, and although the utmost order and regularity were observed, it was between twelve and one o'clock before the whole assemblage was formed. The illustrious Family of the Houseof Bourbon entered through the gardens about ten, when they were ushered into the Council Chamber, where the Prince Regent was, sitting ander a crimson canopy of state, sur the original calculation. Along the centre of the table, about six inches above the surface, a canal of pure water continued flowing from a silver fountain, beautifully constructed at the head of the table. Its faintly waving, artificial banks, were covered with green moss and aquatic flowers; gold and silver-coloured fish, were, by a mechanical invention, made to swim and sport through the bubbling current, which produced a pleasing murmur, where it fell, and form ed a cascade at the outlet. At the head of the table, above the fountain, sat his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, on a throne of crimson velvet, trimmed with gold. The throne com rounded by the Officers of his Household, who, on their approach, immediately rose to receive them. The French Sovereign was introduced by the Earl of Moira as Comte de Lille, and her Royal Highness the Duchess d'Angouleme by the Duchess of York, and the French Princes by Lord Dundas. They were received not only with the utmost respect, but with every mark of affectionate regard. The amiable daughter of Louis the XVIth naturally attracted his chief attention, the exhilirating effect of which was clearly discernible on her woe-worn, but interesting countenance. From this grand ceremonial the illustrious strangers retired into the sky-blue satin room that adjoined; the expensive suite of cur-manded a view of the company. The most partains of which were of the same colour, lined with white silk, massily embroidered with gold fringe, leaves, and tassels, and beautifully decorated with fleur-de-lis—a marked and delicate compliment to the illustrious visitors. The Prince Regent now passed through into the Grand Saloon, which was most brilliantly illuminated, and is confessedly, in every respect, the finest room in Europe. Here his Royal Highness now paid his respects to the Noblesse, &c. crowded and assembled in the most graceful and truly fascinating manner. The company were for some time naturally lost in amazement at the coup d'œil, which the views through two distinct suits of apartments so magically presented. would be a difficult task to describe, in terms adequate, the effect produced by the profusion of magnificent objects, which, at every glance, conveyed an exalted idea of princely state, national grandeur, and the fine arts, cherished in a state of perfection. The apartments were decorated with splendour perfectly new. The Palace was a scene of enchantment, and every elegant female, clad in the attire of her native country, appeared the Armida. The Conservatory was one of the most distinguished objects in the splendid arrangement. The building, of the Gothic order, appeared to be the most perfect and beautiful specimen of that style, executed in modern time. It presented, at one glance, the fine effect of a lofty aisle in an ancient cathedral. Between the pillars, candela-haps ever was exhibited in this country. The bras were suspended twelve feet above the ground, each presented four brilliant patent burners, which spread a breadth of light not easy to describe. The interior struck the beholder with astonishment. The grand table extended the whole length of the Conservatory, and across Carl ton House, to the length of two hundred feet. Two feet of space was allotted for each guest in It ticular friends of the Prince were arranged on each side. They were attended by sixty serviteurs ; seven waited on the Prince, besides six of the King's, and six of the Queen's footmen, in their state liveries, with one man in a complete suit of ancient armour. At the back of the throne appeared Aureola tables, covered with crimson drapery, constructed to exhibit, with the greatest effect, a profusion of the most exquisitely wrought silver gilt plate, consisting of fountains, tripods, epergnes, dishes, and other ornaments. Above the whole of this superb display appeared a royal crown and his Majesty's cypher, G. R. splen didly illumined. It is almost unnecessary to add, that his Royal Highness gave all the grandeur and honour of this brillant Fete to his Royal Parent. The lesser wax lights in silver, placed on the table, were correspondent with the whole mass of elegance. The sides of the Conservatory were hung with variegated lamps. The arches were also splendidly illuminated with lamps springing from the pillars. Down the centre from the roof were suspendend several beautiful chandeliers and lustres, and the whole raised in the minds of the spectators the most exalted ideas of the Prince's taste and liberality. At three o'clock supper was announced by the striking up of three bands of grand martial music stationed in the gardens. The supper was the most superb in spectacle arrangement that per state table of the Prince Regent was ranged along the Conservatory, the west end of which (being the head) was hung semi-circularly with a crimson silk ground, covered with transparent muslin, drawn into a variety of apertures, for the splendid display of numerous gold vases, urns, massy salvers, &c. embossed by admirable workmanship, and the whole surmounted by a most superb an |