Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-19

seine de sole. The neck was cut round and
open. From it fell a short lace jacket. set
ting Off effectively the blouSc-like looseness
of the mousselne de sole beneath. \ broad
girdle Of silk encircled the waist. The
turlic. cut with that pointed tablier effect in
front which is the characteristic of all the
skirt draperies. shaped at the
sides to show great deal of the lace I'M
derskirt. over the gown was worn long
cloak of light cloth. which was thrown
back when the v,earer seated herself in her
! box. Her hat was light effect of gath
cred nIousselIne de sole and ostrich plumes
that framed the face gracefully. like that
of an old Venetian beauty.
Dinners are being given in quantities that
make even the most determined diner out
feel rather ut a loss how TO accept all in
vitations. even from the most palate salts
fylnS of hostesses. Dinners mostly for
the benefit of the strangers whom it would
be inconvenicn, to entertain in any other
way at this season. Some very smart
gowns are worn at these functions, crea-
tons that would do credit to the smar;ast
of the midwinter balls. One of the most
picturesque and w;thal newest in style of
these dinner dresses was recently worn
by famous literary star of the fashion
able set
Genius Well Gowned.
1t was of ivory chiffon draped marvellous
ly we'll to emphasize the exquisite curves
of her figure. 1t was trimmed all over with
motifs of rich lace The sleeves ell
bow length. with a flounce of thin lace that
fell back from the limb whenever her hand
raised. but in repose served partially
to conceal the forearm. The neck cut
round and moderately low. while the train
was remarkable rather for its softness than
for its extent. A double tunic formed the
upper part of the skirt. each tunc being
bcrdere! by deep insertions of the lace mo-
tifs From the neck depended a long dra-
perry of combined lace and chiffon. which
drapery served to give the gown the most
decided of princess effects. The wcarer of
u Il
needed II set off her rather unusual style
OF blond beauty.
In dressing the hair for evening nat
ural flowers are far more effective and
uen:s or The circlets of velvet which we
have been wearing. The snar;cst coiffures
are now adapted to the style of the face.
The best couture artists agree in moder-
ately high dressing for the hair
Brand-New Extrnvagarce.
Fashion is debating new extravaganza.
/. is that the petticoat and the lining of
the skirt shall correspond. Pe;;icoats are
luxurious as ever: indeed rather more so
when one counts that this piece of lingerie
may easily cost s-hn-this through the eff
fcct Of rare laces and hanl-paintel panels,
both of which are accessories in which the
most expensive OF these garments reve
Plated mousselines and chiffOns. trimme1
with hounces of lace and stiff and gorgeous
s&tins. are considered descents III the scale
0! fashionable lingerie luxury.
Some elegant costumes We're Worn by the
wives and daughters of the American Of
ficials at the reception given in the Elysee
Palace Hotel by the United States commits
sion of the exposition. Mrs. PECK, wife of
the commissioner general, was handsome in
a gown of white satin. the ccrsage set in
spreading plaits adorned with jeWeled en-
brodery. Double bands of turquoise blue
velvet over the shoulders supported the
bodice The skirt was cut with deep
tunlc opening at the side under