Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-25

elbow, and a line of buttons runs down
the plat and meets the puff at the elbow
over long, tight cuff, also buttoned its
entire length.
Dress for Dinner.
Dinner gowns are most elaborate. A
white mousseline de sole with silver en-
broidery and a tunic of liberty satin is per-
feet for that function. A masterpiece of
economy and beauty is a black lace con-
lection fashioned from three chantilly
fiounces They are mounted over white sat
in and chiffon, Sheaded with black chiffon
ruchingS dotted with jet. Separate waists
without number are a necessity. as many
afford. Could anything be pref
tier than one of white accordion-p plated
chiffon hanging from a yoke In a careless
bloused fashion a little above the waist line
and with black velvet ribbons running from
the waist to bust, where the loops are fas-
tened by gilt buckle? The neck, being
without a collar, would be unbecoming were
1t not for beautiful vandyke piece of
lace falling half way over the shoulders and
entirely around the back. Immense sleeves2
Yes; but so graceful-tucked little above
the elbow. then flowing loose and gath
cred into velvet band caught with a gilt
buckle. White Is to be quite as much worn
as 1t was last winter. especially white cloth,
and the newest evening gowns will be con-
structed of this material. Like all good
things. these dresses are perishable, be-
sides being expensive, for they require mag
nif1cent lace and superb fur to make them a
really regal robe. Then, to add to ones
woes, they soil at one wearing. Still, what
can be done il fashion says we must wear
these things?
A Morning Gown.
Another useful frock is a plain one for
morning wear. a cloth Of some description.
For demi-toilet is this three-quarter coat of
old ivory. The sack shape just suggesting
the figure at the sides and fastening down
the front with bordering Of scroll design
Of applique Is in darker shade Of brown
cloth. making a background for a silken
braiding In two paler shades Of fawn and
brown. This design becomes holder below
the knee and Il wrought in string colored
lace and embroidery, with touches Of black
here and there. The sleeves are bell shaped
and both they and the collar bear the en-
brodered device. The coat is lined with a
brocaded white silk.
THE weather has been playing such queer
capers for the past year that one has to
provide for every kind of change; so L
shall take my new furs with me, and lovely
they are, to be sure, l selected white fox;
nothing is more becoming than this soft
fur to the complexion, and it's very new
and charming. A tie and muff of this kind
will make any woman happy who owns
them and all jealous and envous who
haven't set The wide fiat collar effect at
the back and the length OF broad ends with
their pendant brush. have an equally good
effect, whether worn with an afternoon
gown or an evening coat 1 think l have
shown you all my really important things;
Of course the little accessories one has to
look out for very carefully.
Powdered heads Dame Fashion DEGREES
for evening wear, you understand; pink
powder for blond tresses, gold and silver for
black locks. There can never be too much
consciousness of being well dressed 1t is
said to impart a happiness which religion
does not give, and the value of clothes was
even impressed upon the heather, for they
declare the art of weaving to be of divine
origin. Clothes are evidently secrets into
ones character, for 1t seems cut betokens
intellect and talent, color reveals temper
and heart So 1t would be well to beware
OF eccentric styles and brilliant colors for
to the observant they might proclaim the
shrew.
Thank you very much for your good
wishes and bon voyage. I must stop chat
tering and begin slowing away some of
these treasures.
CATHERINE TATRoT