Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
WINTER WRAPS AND coL1ARETTEs.

Gordon plated skirt having stripes Of
ermine fur hung at intervals from the waist
skirt, where they finish with tails Of err
mine. The same effect is introduced on
the bodice. Fox as fur Is not by any
means to be overlooked. 1t is to be found
In color it ranges from pure white to
black with white points. In which latter
guise 1t offers itself most persuasively in
the form Of the new, long, flat boas and
bag-shaped muffs.
Furs remind me of the sale of Nine. Her.
bert's wardrobe, which took place not long
ago at the Hotel Druot. If that lady is in
Paris restless. uneasy. ghost, she must
be deeply amused. Her furs were magnifi-
cent. A mun in breitschwanz lined with
rabbit was righteousness itself. The dresses
were largely bought up by secondhand
clothes women. We shall probably see them
In the little shops in the Rue Lafayette.
They will descend to base uses, like the
famous black charger Of Gen. Boulanger,
which now Is in the shafts of a Paris cab
Any of us may have the privilege of being
drawn by the horse of the man who just
missed being president Of the republic. But
people are passionate in Paris not senti-
mental.
The New Cape Collars. "
If furs important accessories for the
outdoor toilet, equally necessary are the
pretty stocks to be worn in the house.
Some Of these affairs are large enough to
be called capes, and for the demiseason
take the place Of wraps. One of the elab-
crate cape collars is the Marion Delorme
The whole cape and combined collar Is cut
in circular shape out Of heavy silk. At
the top of the collar and the bottom of the
cape Is applied border of velvet in
deeper shade of the same color as the silk.
Cut out squares and circles of heavy altar
lace are appliqued in a design around the
entire cape and up the fronts. A bishop
shaped tab conceals the opening at the
neck, while graduated ends drawn up and
finished with silk tassels dangle from the
collar.
Another attractive stock is Of embroid-
cred velvet. the long four-in-hand being
worked in bright-colored flowers. The va
riety is so infinite in these pretty trifies
that one could write a whole letter describ-
ing nothing but neckwear. The stocks sold
In the shops are very expensive but beau
tie velvet, ribbon and chiffon and some
beads. There Is a perfect rage here for
white crepe de chine worn with sables even
In the daytime, though naturally such a
frock is for very smart indoor functions.
The craze for embroideries and incrusta-
lions of lace is greater than ever and we
snail DO Well to use anything Of this kind
we have in store. The possibilities of plain
velvet as material for frocks are being
evidenced more and more every day. The
exclusive In dress are wearing emerald
green velvet gowns, with long stoles of
marten and large picture hats Of green
become very common, and I fear this
charming color Is slightly on the wane
The coming color is dull claret red, al
most mulberry shade. 1t is very chic
have seen hats in this shade of beaver
trimmed with chiffon and with roses of
many hues and even with autumn berries
The best milliners, however, keep one color
throughout hat, using several tones.
Old Print Hats.
Some of the picture chapeaux are really
enormous, but they have beautiful curves
the best be ng copied from old prints
White felt, white beaver and white caracal
hats are much worn. A bordering of dark
green leaves on white toque Is very eff
fective, especially if the wearer put some
green chiffon aoout her neck and keep the
rest of the costume all white. AS a matter
of fact, although there never was a time
when dress was more luxuriously eXtrava-
giant, the woman with moderate means will
provided she possesses the inimitable quail
tiles of chic and taste be able to procure
charming garments at very moderate
prices. CATHERINE TALBOT.