Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-10

Special Correspondence OF The Evening star.
PARIS, December q, 1902.
It Is hardly likely that the remainder OF
the season will develop anything remark
ably new in material. cut or general out
line. The styles have been assured for
some time, and they are varied and ex-
quisite enough to satisfy the most exacting.
All the couturiere's energy is now directed
toward the construction of gowns to be ex-
hibited on the Riviera in few weeks The
ideas expressed in these creations are al
ways harbngers of what will be worn IN
the early spring by the less fortunate NOR
tails who cannot select their climate, but
must wait for 1t to come round in The nat
ural course of events.
But we have no cause whatever for griev-
ance, as the woman of today has much for
which to be thankful. So far fashion Is
concerned her lines have fallen in pleasant
places. Nowadays, instead OF looking her
worst, Dame Fashion allows every woman,
no matter what her years or type, to look
her best. 1t Is a foolish woman who ne
elects to do this. Think of the opportuni-
ties offered to the thin woman even when
she has to wea- evening dress! Instead OF
showing an expanse Of scraggy neck and
arms she may veil both with lace and chif-
fon. In fact, bare arms are at discount.
There is nothing more becoming to a thin
woman than the full, transparent Chiffon
or net sleeves. To avoid a suggestion Of
the dowdy half high neck I always think
that the evening bodice should be cut very
low and filled in with wide tucker of some
pretty, fluffy net or gauze. On the other
hand. the woman who wishes. like Hamlet,
that her too. too solid flesh would melt
may be sylphlike in a glove-ftting princess
frock. But what we should guard against
is letting our fancy for novelties lead us
into eXaggeratiOnS.
Our waists are getting little too long in
front. Our hips are padded out of proper
VI q M rnfit c1n nyr crx-fyI
become ridiculous. The person who tries
to make vogue of these eccentric fashions
is the French shopkeeper who wishes to
please the English and American markets.
The chic Partisan Is never guilty of wear
ing these absurdly outre NODES which in
the countries mentioned are often consid-
cred suggestive of the French model. There
are few women who make the simplest
and most inexpensive garment look like it
had hailed directly from a smart Partisan
atelier. These are the type the. leading
French authorities enjoy dressing. We are
modified editions now OF we olden times"
but it is the fashion of 1928 to $780, of
what was termed the romantic period in
France, that interests most and which is
influencing most strongly the modes of to-
day.
Tea Gowns Again.
Nowhere are the revived influences more
pleasingly adapted than in the tea gown.
The sure test of graceful woman is to be
lOuilu III the way Suc WEARS a garment OF
this kind. OF all the dowdy sights on earth
is the wrong woman in a neglige. These
comfortable deshabille or robe d'interieur
an important item Of the wardrobe as a
matter not only of cost, but Of necessity
There Is no hint in these modern luxuries
of the old wrapper" however dignifed 1t
may have been in appearance. Beautiful
designs are created in silk, cloth and print
ed velvet and crepe de chine in which my
lady may fascinate her afternoon guests
One particularly charming hostess wore q
kind of loose paletot made Of cream bro
caded crepe de chine falling loosely to the
hem of the skirt over under petticoat of
lace. The lace had a floral garniture in
applique colored velvet round the fiounce
Vatican plaits, which hung from the back
of either shoulder were fastened with large
strass buttons. A fchu-fashioned lace col
lar ornamented In front with blue silk
rosettes made a soft and becoming trim
ming for the shoulders. The arms appeared
from beneath long, wing-shaped sleeves of
cream mousseline de sole caught round the
elbow by a garland Of small pink pompon
roses
Effective Combinations.
An attractive idea on white mousseline or
Grape robes d'interieur Is the arrangement
of jet trimmings introduced as motifs on
guipure demonstrations and as long fringes
bordering shoulder capes. empiecements or
nousseline founces. The same effective
combination is novel feature on many Of
the lace blouses. Now that the round of
house party visits is on one is Obliged to
repleniSh evening gowns more frequently
than any other frock one wears The even
ing and dinner dresses of the moment are
distinguished by an exceeding daintiness
The tiniest of ribbons. the smallest fringes
and traceries of sequins and tassels in
numerable-all these may be found decking
these evening confections Ruchngs Of
chiffon are indispensable on the hem of any