Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-08

are not in first fashion there will be seen
lots of two-toned combinations carried out
in cloth OF one color and trimmed with
lighter or darker shade Of the same ma
terial In the Bots promenade lately have
noticed two distinct styles of coat-the very
long basque charmingly cut to form almost
shapely tunic over the skirt and coat
with ain exceptionally short basque. NO
medium length jackets were to be seen, but
all fitted the figure closely. ajuste. Pretty
dainty cravats are worn with the tailor
mades under embroidered collars. Tiny
taffeta bows, three or four. according to
the height of the neck of graduated shades
of the same color, arranged one above
the other and set closely together beneath
the chin.
Calling not long ago upon a convalescent
friend of mine. 1 came into possession of
one Of the quaintest conceits of the day
the wearing again of the time honored
nightcap. But our grandmothers would not
recognize this adjunct under its latter day
elegance. True the name of nightcap is not
used in connection with this headdress, and
my attractive little invalid dubbed the
lovely CONNECTION that crowned her pretty
head a dejeuner, or boudoir cap. There is
no denying that the charm of this ca p
when made of book muslin the mob crown
set with a soft frill of cream-colored Va
lenciennes lace and tied round with soft
silk scarf, is decidedly fetching. To re-
ceive In bed during convalescence, these
caps are not only pretty, but practical and
far more in harmony with the surroundings
than the elaborate couture so frequently in
Judged in nowadays by fastidious women
under the most trying conditions. Not
even our grandmothers with their much
Wanted superiority would have the heart
to condemn our dainty rendering of their
homely and certainly disfiguring specimen
Of nightly headgear.
For street wear this season the hats must
match the gown If the wearer is to be con-
rad ct nj ~ hr,% for no
black hat, usually in velvet, is having an
other day of revived glory. AS to colors
one has only to study the shades of the
fashionable clothes to be posted The chief
favorites promise to be the various tints
of green, russell brown, heather and purple
also new shade Of blue which is some
thing between a royal blue and violet
This new color is not especially becoming
either to blond or brunette, but it is new,
and l suppose will appear extensively in
winter millinery The greatest number of
felt hats are being worn, and not alone
plain feits, for many of the models have
beaver edges two and three inches wide
with plain centerS, while others show a
velvet center with the velvet applied to
within several inches Of the edge. In
shapes there Is the fiat crowned sailor with
It's turned-up brim, the small chapeau on
cavalier lines and the plateauX that the
millinery artists love to manipulate into all
sorts of becoming forms. A favorite way of
disposing of the plateau is to mount it on
a high bandeau at the back giving 1t a be-
coming tilt over the face. The shape is
then caught up high in the back and left
side and trimmed with fluffy ostrich feath-
ers, rising from the bandeau, where they
are fastened with a large velvet bow
Many of the creations shown have ban
deaux pinned in them so they may be
changed easily to the right position to suit
the customer. Small hats and hats of me-
dunn size will accompany morning and Sc
verely tailored afternoon frocks, but for
dressier ehapeaux large hats of all shapes
are the newest, the picturesque Gainsbor-
ough being likely to take the lead. Two
stunning hats of this class are to be seen
at Virots. One is a large white felt with
a gray outer brim. trio of white ostrich
tips fall over the bandeau and rest lightly
on4the hair at one side. The crown is softly
draped with two shades of gray velvet The
second is a picture hat of Powered silk,
raised in the front with feathers and
Glore de Dion rose.
The most reassuring thing about the pres
ent fashions is that the best of everything
seems to find favor with designers OF
modes. In accordance with the wearers'
pleasure, various degrees of sumptuousness
of dress will be observed with beautiful
fabrics, glorious colorings and costumes
made with the utmost simplicity And
therein will lie their chic.
CATHERINE TALBOT.