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Paris Fashions for April, 1850. 'The frosty and snowy weather in Paris during the Longchamps promenades did not allow any great display of costumes. Our present Illustration shows some of the most fashionable. Although dresses are much worn the same, there is still a great alteration in the shape ot the sleeves, which are made a la pagode; and in the trimmings of the skirts which are all loaded with ornaments. Mantles in taffetas glacés are worn of dark shades, trimmed with passementeries and dentelles de laine, which are most fashionable this season. Bonnets are more than ever ornamented with bouillons de tulle, ribbons, flowers, and feathers; and some of them with a voilette de Bruxelles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.