Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07

Vertical tucks are the favored ones. The
difference between the waist Of today and
that of yesterday Ia in the cuff. which. In
stead Of being narrow, Is fared at the
hand.
Butter-Colored Laces.
with China silk is a very lovely combina-
ton for a waist. A light blue silk with
incrustations of the lace and wide girdle
Of black mousseline de sole is fetching.
Hand embroidery is still the smartest
adornment, a design of acorns and oak
leaves being one OF the new patterns. For
travelling and all-round use I was shown
some very striking shirts in broad stripes
The straightforward stays have brought
back to us the long pointed bodices, and
these plastrons are often formed Of rich
gold embroidery or rare lace, which IL
draped down the skirt. It Is quite an art
to wear lace properly, and, carried round
the skirt, wealth of beautiful old flpunces
falling over bouillonneS and tuckinGs OF
chiffon Is effective.
There is a great change in tho cut Of
evening dress bodices. Instead OF the
square and shapes the all-round has
come in, Off the shoulders. but held up
over the neck by a broad band. The more
gossamer the sleeves the more fashionable
Pink Is very modish, especially shaded red
toning into pink. Blue Is being trimmed a
great deal with violet, and the mixture Is
charming. tLeQ Iull6 evening ITOChS nave
had a vogue lately not at all In proportion
to their beauty, as they are too pronounced
to be really chic. When toned down with
folded white maline coming in direct con-
tact with the neck the effect is improved.
Remember, the white fold Is not laid on
top Of the round neck. but on the inner
side. The Napoleonic slipper Is the thing
to wear with a gown Of this description.
These dainty affairs have high, red heel,
which is most bewitching when seen peep
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skirts.
Dainty Footwear.
Lace slippers are another development Of
the season and are exceedingly pretty. They
are made of lace, both thick and thin, either
being strengthened by foundation Of satin
or velvet matching the gown In color. Such
a charming separate waist was worn by
woman noted for her taste in matters
sartorial The foundation was OF white lace
yelled with black chiffon ornamented with
little dangling pendants OF Jet. Another at
tractiye model Of blue liberty silk Is trim
med with velvet. the vest and entire deuX
between the straps being worked in scrolls
and dots. while the silk vest Is fastened
with rows Of tiny blue silk buttons. Three
plaits form the center Of the sleeve, making
q pretty effect at the top as well as giving
the bouffant flare at the bottom. This Is q
dressy little waist and very easy to make.
A particularly smart model for demi-sea-
son wear Is a buff colored mohair tweed
relieved with black and green embroidery
on white plush panne. The skirt IL quite
plain. mounted on black silk foundation
slip. The coat Is Of the three-quarter basque
shape. having a narrow box plat up the
center Of the back. and Is belted with
stitched black velvet. The pouched front
of the coat shows a vest Of white panne
cunningly inserted with lace motifs worked
In green silk and chenille barred across with
black velvet. buttonholed down in green
silk. Black velvet buttons with steel GEN.
ters and smart cuffs to match the vest
complete an extremely telling costume.
CATHERINE TALBOT.