Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16

plexion. II appeals to her aesthetic taste
and therefore wins. She cleverly places
cream near the face: and with the nens
trimmings this dovelike color always looks
charming. Gray blends admirably with the
deeper shades Of old lace, and white In any
soft, gauzy texture Ii o favorito relief TOT
gray. although black and heiiotrope Will %
moro used as contrasting notes later on.
lovely gray demi-toilet - Of creamy lace
In q struggling pattern over an underskirt
Of plated gray chiffon wolfe nm
ished with a wide band Of gray peau 90
sole on the skirt and q suggestion OF silver
trimming on the neck and sleeves OF the
bodice.
While on the subject Of the gray gown.
my lady may make herself q most attract
i've little house frock of gray cashmere.
much used. The full, shirred skirt will have
as a waist baby affair all shirrings and
smockings. With q waistband OF silver
gray panne and lace bertha, charming
toilet will be evolved with little trouble or
expense.
A Young Girls Frock.
must describe young girls frock have
seen in a pale gray oriental satin. than
which nothing is more graceful or supple.
This frock was laid in fiat plaits and fell
in full folds over shaped underskirt Of
chiffon. The bodice was bertha trimmed
and girdled with a silver sash. Chiffon
made the full. winglike sleeves, with al,
undersleeve Of lace. This was lovely
though inexpensive frock which would do
duty for evening occasions or small dinners
at home.
All the gowns this year have drop"
skirts OF silk, and when one has care
fully selected and harmonious wardrobe the
same silk drop does duty with q number
Of gowns. With fluffy net and ribbon
trimmed light silk skirt and simpler black
affair for day wear, one can get along very
comfortably and neatly.
ES1v ,fx he foil
bringing out shepherd plaids In velvet and
making them up in a simple fashion. At
great atelfer they have completed stun
ming myrtle green and white checked gown
trimmed with dull green silk and chenille
passementerie. little toreador teque or
green chiffon velours with a knot of parma
violets at the side is the natty hat to be
worn with this checked costume.
A Season of Novelties.
Although there Is nothing aggressively
new this year in fashions, yet 1t Is season
of novelties. The velvets which have been
described ad nauseam are occupying the
minds of the couturieres to the exclusion
of almost every other fabric. They are ex-
quisite enough for evening gown and
equally suitable for a skating dress Deco
rated with Just lit lie gold or silver galicon,
they serve the last NAMED purpose 10 per-
lection.
There is a whisper over here that these
ga1loons are being spoiled by becoming
cheaper but in the hands Of an artist their
effect is chic in the extreme.
Another novelty material used for dinner
gowns is poplfnette. Delicate and f1lmy as
this new fabric appears, 1t has great wear
ing properties. Then there is the silver
silk which is made up under silver lace into
glorious evening gowns, and II one Is suf-
ficiently fortunate to have an ancestor who
owned and preserved an antique set of sill
yer jewelry she is indeed fortunate.
Most of the seasons trimmings are ex-
pensive and quite impossible to copy, but
padded lace. is an exception. design.
preferably roses, on a piece of lace is first
padded and then worked in natural colors
in silk.
Mitts Worn Again.
Buttons are also works of art upon which
the home artist may expend her skill.
queer animal worked in embroidery six and