The Washington times., 1902-02-09

~ and for those who like to observe
l L the smartly gowned-the opera
noticed a new note in dress har-
mony. The society ma;ron has revived
brocaies and they are richer, lovelier.
and mere expensive than ever.
1t is really a pleasing change TO see
among SO many gauzes. mousselines, and
chiffons an occasional gown Of this su-
perb fabric. OF course this new fancy
does not mean that diaphanous materials
are no longer in vogue. The younger set
who find them emnently becoming and
much mere suited to their style than stiff
silks and rich brocades, are appearing in
even more ravishing effects than ever.
Mrs. George Gould who displays excel
lent taste in dress, was at the opera last
week in stunning gown of green bro
cade. Hers wa. a dress combining two
of fashions fads just now, one TO- bro
cade and the other for green. The gown
was Of that soft undecided tint border
ing on reseda, yet showing a clearer
shade and the plain cut of the corsage
and skirt was one which Mrs Gould finds
particularly becoming TO her no longer
decolletage was draped exquisite lace
caught with superb stomacher OF emer-
aids and diamonds. Her throat was clasp
ed by collarettc of these stones, while
in her dark hair rested beautiful tiara
of the same gems.
Gems and Clinging Things.
Brocades and flashing gems suit Mrs
Gould's style perfectly while Mrs. clar-
ence Nackay in whose box Mrs. Gould
sat finds clinging effects more becom-
ing to her slender and graceful inquire.
On this occasion Mrs. Mackay appeared IN
a dainty mauve mousseline creation or
namented with bands of silver. trim
ming she much affects. Around the bot
tom of the skirt were entire deux OF lace
and bands of silver embroidery, and the
neck of the low corsage showed the same
trimming From the silver straps cross
Ing the rounded shoulders dropped long
wide sleeves of mousseline, their fullness
being gathered into tight wristbands OF
the same dull silver trimming.
Looking around the gorgeous circle IL
struck me that both velvet and brocade
are very much in vogue and natuiaiiy
with these rich stuffs many fine Jewels
are worn However, roses appear 10 De
n fad for the coiffure at present Wheh
n mousseline or lace gown Is worn, anu
n looks as II many of the fashionable
women. the young ones to whom flowers
are suited. having locked away in their
,ewel bones their glittering crowns, tiaras
and jeweled hair ornaments. have elected
10 wear only delicate flowers IN thei
coiffures To be sure there Is notfihe
prettier for the hair than pale tlhteu
flowers and the best liked arrangements
are chaplets, half-wreaths and ODD httie
punches placed in some original fashioh'
Already have seen a few wreaths fash-
toned of the tiny pink weather-stained
roses | mentioned not long ago as being
quite the newest and prettiest trimming
for chiffon hats.
II is truly astonishing how many wo-
men / have observed At smart restau-
rants wearing decollete gowns. The
prspriety of appearing in public res
taurant with ones shoulders and arms
barred to tine view Of any and all who may
happen in has been frequently and Sc
yerely criticised, but there are some wo-
men, beautifully gowned ones, too, who
20 on doing il night after night. II is
needless to remark that such persons do
not belong to the exclusive social set.
Here's Suggestion.
II women will drop in at Sherry's and
Delmonico's after the opera ! should sug-
gest that they carry adjustable .roke-
like draperies of lace or chiffon. which