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

| Is made with the brim Of white velvet vio-
| let's In snowy, compact mass. The crown
| Is a plateau Of parma violets. with a bunch
| of the same flowers falling on the hair.
| This modest little violet seems to have
| found its way straight to the heart of
every woman never to leave Its resting
| place, for try to supersede 1T by some other
| gaudier blossom as we will, In g. little while
we come back with renewed affection to
our first love.
Poplin in Vogue.
Poplin is material which is coming once
| more into vogue for afternoon toilets. I
have seen a lovely blue made for gala day
occasions The skirt, tunic shaped. was
formed of two plated founces, which at
the outset were fitted close, but farther
down the skirt fiared out unconfined. The
pouched bodice was also plated with vest
of white lisse embroidered with blue motifs
outlined by silver threads. The fronts were
turned back and terminated In fringed ends
drawn through a neat shaped belt of dull
white kid embroidered with turquoises and
gold thread. The pouf sleeves had a wrist
band OF the embroidered isse This gown
| zibeline felt with cluster Of the new white
sparrows and cockade rosettes Of blue
panne makes an exquisite ensemble. If the
weather permits, the addition Of stole and
Is stunning.
Many Of the social leaders adopted the
fad OF inviting a group of friends to dine
en- restaurant, followed by an invitation to
dinner given at home. The toilets for these
little affairs Of interest to Americans
as hear they have adopted this mode Of
entertaining as their own. Two appro-
pirate gowns Of this sort were recently
turned out by Doucet for patrons going
to the Riviera. The first Is Of eau de nil
liberty satin studded with single strass
stones. The corsage having habit basque,
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velvet on the shoulders, while straps Of
velvet and miniature buttons ornamented
the arm. Black and cream guipure formed
a founced train behind, producing a sim
gularly original effect.
Rose Velvet and Lace.
The other gown had q skirt of rosa
mousseline velour plated on either side of
a rose tablier trimmed with fringed tat
feta ruchings. novel arrangement Of the
lace on the corsage in cape fashion over
the shoulder was slashed by bands Of rose
velvet jeweled with colored gems, Narrow
black ribbon velvet appeared to catch the
lace together in front Of the decolletage
For woman of brilliant coloring 1 can
imagine nothing more delightful than
a satin sheen. Paris model too recherche
to find many imitators Is Of this material.
the pouched bodice having an openwork
trimming OF silk netting On the same color.
front. is Of the net. and through the trelIis
Is seen very pretty pale fawn blouse
family brocaded with pink, blue and green.
The fronts of the bodice are turned ba ok
with a narrow embroidery Of black chenille
on white silk. and the pretty blouse shows
between the fronts dn the form Of a vest.
The netting Of the bodice is held at the
waist by a belt Of cerise panne with a gold
buckle and ends back and front in a fringed
sash which gives a stole effect. The
sleeves are treated In a similar manner. the
wide pouf from the elbow being of silk
netting. The wrists and front Of the bod
Ice are finished with cerise buttons the size
OF an American half dollar, from which
hang cerise tassels -
Tassels. by the way. are decoration not
to be despised. Everything with a droop-,
Ing tendency Is fashionable, limitations Of
the fuchsia blossoms in chiffon being a Ia
Vorite trimming. In tones of shaded pink.
with delicate silk stamens, the graceful
Iuchsla adorns evening dresses Of white
pialted llsse. Velour mousseline Is among
the beautiful fabrics Of the year, and chif.
ION peking, with its satin stripe. NAV he
mad IN any color. The gowns described,
may seem quite elaborate, but the woman
who knows will be able to adapt and 70.
arrange any Of them to suit her own limi-
e'eioHs. CATHERINE TALBOT