Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

of headgear is more becoming than other
wise. In fact, millinery so runs to set
lines that 1t takes considerable good looks
to carry off fussy headpiece. and fine
suit of hair, arranged in a generous pom
padour, is also often necessary.
The handsomest and most distinctive of
the seasons styles are without doubt those
supplied for watering place use, the amuse-
mentS of such resorts calling for special
elegance in dress. At the smarter places,
though they may be fashioned of tub tex
lures. morning frocks are seen in the rich
est hues, with often the parasol in the
same pique, duck or linen. Heavy cream
white laces and embroderies deck the
blouse bodices or jackets of these. but the
stitched, tucked or pleated skirts most
often untrimmed. the faultlesS machine
sewing exploited on them excepted.
The Modish Glove.
Brim headgear. bewildering with bloom,
are worn with such gowns, are kid or
canvas shoes In matching colors or white.
The modsh glove is of silk and dark
note-in truth. it is coal black, Worn high
up on the arm. these somber hand cover
ings have brought about one reform-not
many rings are seen. Rings this sea-
son are less fashionable than black gloves.
AT watering places especially such hand
coverings are the rage. accompanying race
course and casino frocks in dazzling tnts
and ball-like materials. One gown recently
seen employed an old-fas hioned method of
trimming that the home sewer might copy
with ease and to advantage. Rose colored
taffeta was the material of this charming
costume, whose narrow frillS We're but
taHeta frock was openly and unblushingly
''pinked' in scallops. the color of this
sort of steely blue, with a combination Of
saffron lace for the bodice.
Prodigal in Color
Never was dress more prodigal with color
than now and, if only because of contrast,
the black and white effects are considered
choice. Some of the silks in this motive
are striped with the barest thread of
white, scarlet or green silk girdles trim
med with gilt supplying the gay touch The
parasol and hat may strike the same vivid
note, for. all things said and done, black
and white is only an excuse to show off
color.
All black evening frocks are frequently
set off with girdles of pompadour ribbon
while dull grays and Indifferent blues will
get life from touches of orange.
new tint seen in closely woven silk
tissues is called onion brown. This is in
the shade of the delicate skin which covers
some varieties of the vegetable, and it is
usually combined with pure white.
Among the simpler watering place ma
terials worn both morning and afternoon,
the time-honored foulard occupies a place
by no means obscure Blues and browns,
with combinations of black and white, are
shirt waist models prevail over more elab-
crate designs. Deep linen collars and turn
over cuffs give a Partisan touch to such
costumes, with which. also, simple lingerie
hats of lace, pleated lawn or null are fire.
quently worn.
If the gown is blue it not uncommonly
happens that the silk or chambray petit
coat is bright apple green, for green and
blue is mixture still much seen. With
fancy straw turbans in rich and sparkling
blues, owl heads in vivid green are often
placed each side of the front. Chantilly
and silk tissue wells in this combination
are likewise to be found, but since they are
not always beautifying, few are brave
enough to wear them.
In the Soft Cottons.
The soft cotton and crisp gauze materials