Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23

For q Slender Purse.
A charming gown. elegant, though not
extravagant, within the possibilities or
slender purse. is of fine black panne cloth.
The skirt is gathered all around the waist
with the exception of the front width,
which is plain and covered with graduated
velvet spots. These spots also appear as
border at the hem of the skirt. A loose
plated bolero worn over a gray accordion
plated crepe de chine blouse ties here and
there over iabOt of cream lace.
The cloth bolero just meets at the neck
and falls away in soft plaits bordered an
around with velvet spots. A wide black kid
belt completes the costume.
A Neat Black Dress.
Another extremely neat black frock Is
trimmed with guipure and taffeta passe-
menterie. The three-auarter directoire coat
Is cut away to show a fancy waistcoat OF
white cloth embroidered with gold
plated muslin cravat with frills at the
wrist is dainty touch. but these frflls
must be kept Immediately crisp or the
smart effect is completely lost. The nat
created for this gown is toque distinctly
unique in construction. 1t consists chleny
plated peau de sole. which soft fabric Is
pulled and tucked out becomingly above the
face. An ostrich plume gives graceful
effect at the side.
All lQcdl gown 1OE d young HdtiOii-es
regular utility frock. one might call it
may be copied from one of Rejane's latest
stage dresses. It is made of double black
chiffon which material stands any amount
of wear and is soft and gracious IN Its line
possibilities.
This desirable frock is gathered at the
waist. as they all seem to be when made up
for early spring wear and has plain front
panel. Three rows of four-inch black vel
vet band the skirt at intervals. headed by
insertions of wide white cluny lace. ALI
over lace of the same variety forms yoke,
upper sleeve trimming and deep GUNS on
the bodice. Three straps of velvet start at
the bust line above the bloused fullness
and extend over the shoulder. being held in
place back and front by wide bands OF
cluny. The lace yoke and undersleeVes on
this frock might be made removable, thus
adding value to the gown. as 1t would then
do duty as an afternoon calling or dinner
toilet.
Has Favor Still.
We have heard for some time that accor-
dion plating as modish feature has lost
its prominence, but here in Paris 1t is more
in favor than ever. The leading actresses,
who control the fashions, still affect the
robe plisse. and that settles its existence
as far as Parlsians are concerned.
1t Is predicted that the spring modes Will
scintillate more deliberately with jet than
the winter gowns, gorgeous as they GER
tainly have been. Some of the new Riviera
paiHetted frocks resemble large PLAQUES
of jet cleverly interviewer with cut jet
beads. We are going to see the tunic in
evidence this spring, and although not
thing of beauty it is at Its best when made
of jet with deep points falling over full
underslzirt consisting of series of tiny
frills Of lace, continuing princess fashion
right up to vest of lace or tulle.
The new design for shirt waists made Of
light fabrics is to shirr two rows rather
wide apart at the bust line to simulate
yoke, the same shirrfng crossing the sleeve,
giving an appearance of continuity. Two
wide box plaits begin at the neck in front
and continue the entire length of the bod
ice. Six large buttons made of the material
and trimmed with gun metal are the only
trimming on the box plaits.
CATHERINE TALBOT.