Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

played one Of the daintiest fads In trim
ming. This was ruche OF raw-edged black
net, which in single narrow line trimmed
the bottom Of the skirt and the edge OF the
were ivory white cloth and black and ivory
checked velvet.
Gowns in ombre and lace-that new
brownish cream-frequently show touches
Of the most delicate shade of violet, In
painted or appliqued flowers. and with the
heaviest laces thinner ones will be used
the two SO stitched and blended together as
to seem but one sort.
An evening dress treated In this way
combined heavy cream lace with black
chantilly, these shaping In the white SILK
skirt g. tunic effect, whose deep points
framed medallions of pink crepe roses
Folds of black and pink chiffon edged the
bottom of the skirt below a border and
scattered sprays Of the appliqued flowers,
others showing on the blouse, which was
almost entirely Of the black and cream lace
The hat worn with this superb dress
seemed simple by comparison. The nat
crown was of pale pink roses. and the
brim Of black tulle in loose folds, A fall OF
black chantilly gracefully finished the back.
Many beautiful and rare bits Of Turkish
embroidery are spotted on these smart din
Ing out frocks whose skirts all train to
some degree and whose sleeves all MT
tightly at the shoulders. The worked and
spangled and gemmed pieces show In vests
stocks. revers and cuffs, with always So
Der hues for contrast.
Transparent stocks of lace, with touches
of some rich embroidery, take the V-d1p
at the front now Necessary FOR rhe moolsn
neck line, the close cuff bands Of the full
sleeves following suit at the inside arm.
Everything drops downward-shoulder lines
sleeves, skirt trimmings-and 1t Is Tor TINS
reason that the graceful fringes are again
admired.
The length Of skirts at the front has
been much modified, happily for our COM
fort, but all still train at the sides ana
back. One eccentric model, which, how
ever is exceedingly effective on slight fig
ures. is almost skin tight down to the
knees. This has either a plain habit back
or else fastens with small buttons or hooks
under trimmings of some sort.
The Splendid Wraps.
The wraps worn by the fashionable diners
out are the despair of the woman Of small
means, for. in effect at least. wraps are
more than ever splendid. But word to the
wise: Things are not always what they
seem, though it Is only the really prosper
GUS who dare to be audacious. So keep
your eyes well open and ask at good shop
for a pelerine in dyed musQuash II you
want tippet like the wonderful one your
neighbor may wear. For dyed muSquaSn
it is six times out Of ten, just as another
woman's seemingly precious squirrels are
only inferior dyed skins. However, second
and third qualities OF gray squirrel may
be had reasonably, and these are all good
enough for evening, when the chief thing
is simply to look fine.
A touch of ermine on a cloth coat also
lends a look Of luxury, and fancy made
muff with some cheap lace and velvet
and ribbon violets, will do more.
White gardenias trimmed the fur and
lace hat Of one beautifully gowned dame,
and her fluffy muff as well. Velvet dog
wood bloomed upon the trappings Of an
other woman, seeing which a sentimental
diner at a neighboring table was moved to
rhyme:
Spring went by the meadow
And by the hills bright rim.
And left behind the eglantine
And dogwood pale and prim.'
Pale and prim are fashions choicest win