Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-17

for practical wear, and if the throat is
dressed stylishly and becoming hat is
worn, much Of the masculine touch is
avoided. For no matter how much the
world may preach, short skirts and man
nish effects have their drawbacks as well
as their virtues We may rejoice as we
germs or supplying odd ends for the sport
of wrestling winds, but we must look pretty
as well. Therefore, remember that 1t is
the elegance and attractiveness of the ac-
cessory which makes the Norfolk suit
With those in rough gray or black wool, a
stole and muff Of gray squirrel are dressy
fixings. and If the stole Is worn stock fash
ion-close at the throat, with the ends
crossing at the back of the neck-the effect
will be even more swagger. Superior squir-
rel is the old name for this stylish pelt,
which the women who read Godeys in
ancient days admired immensely.
A becoming short jacket is made Of plain
cloth with the whole garment in stitched
pleats. This also shows the Norfolk In
fuence, in that it IS belted at the waist
above quite long skirt. One smart gar
finished cloth, with gray and black braid
shaping stylish frogging at the 'front.'
Upon the close cuffs. which finished the
full pleated sleeves, was placed one OF the
shoulder cape in three layers. with the
bottom edges stitched with black. All the
pleats Of the coat were treated in the same
way
Wu1Ce uTS L6du.
Combinations of velvet, lace and fur dis
tinguish some Of the reception gowns,
with which it is a fad Just now to wear
white furs, no matter what the color Of the
costume White fox and ermine sets are
seen on all sides, and the hats going with
them also generally show a touch Of the
same effective skins. To get the fur into
the millinery without clumsiness requires
c%1I Grc
to boot; and to achieve the lightness neces-
sary some part of the hat must be of lace.
A stunning hat with the brim Of white
fox and the crown Of Byzantine lace-a
thin silky web Of great effectiveness
complished at every point the requirements
or fashion.
Accompanied by huge white fox muff
this dazzling headpiece was worn with a
black velvet and lace dress. The lace was
put over white silk and formed a deep
skirt f1ounce and the best part Of the bod
ice. An edge of black fox, headed by
band of black velvet ribbon, bordered the
founce which was topped by deeper band
of the fur. All the body Of the waist was
over puff velvet sleeves finished with lace
cuffs. White velvet in a highly ornamen-
tai stole trimmed the front Of the bodice.
both this and the white stock being softened
by an edge Of black.
Jetted and spangled laces, in conjunction
with fur and velvet also appear in elabo-
rate reception gowns and some Of the ef-
fects Of color in them are truly wonderful.
For example, black velvet costume, with
insets Of black net spangled with metallic
blue. fell over silk lining with the ref1ec-
ton of blue steel. Under the gauZy insets
Of plain velvet gown were brilliantly flow
cred Innings. the figures Of the Insects
breaking and nothing them into q blur Of
color.
Hand-Painted Medallions.
Medallions Of hand-painted silk, with
frames Of lace, are frequently set in white
cloth costumes intended for elegant service.
These pictures--for one can only call them