Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The true Partisan knows at glance how
to distinguish, but to the stranger 1t is
more than. difficult Personally, / always
advise my friends-those who do not know
Paris well-to follow the lead of some
celebrated actress, but to choose carefully
the right actress. The best dressed of
these women seldom wear anything that
sayors of exaggeratton. Even in hats,
which at present are certainly outrageous
and audacious, they are comparatively
conservative in their selection. The shops
themselves where these creations are for
sale are dreams of beauty. There is no
intimation of barter apparent An observer
would see nothing but a company of ex-
quisitely gowned women drinking tea and
glancing at some masterpieces in millinery.
But madame has an eye to business. When
she sees that her victim is placed In a be-
coming light. and the hat that Is almost
the dearest thing is adjusted at the right
angle, she deity cllnches the indecision of
the wearer by throwing about her neck
charming feather boa which completes the
picture and sells the hat.
A little tip I would give you CLEANED
from woman who is a strategist in mill
linery selection. 1t is to wear a black
cation 1t is a splendid foil for the stun
ningest creations. taking nothing from
their individual attractions.
Some of the exclusive chapeau artists are
playing the most wonderful pranks with
crowns. In a world famous salon the
other day saw hats with brims that GER
tainly did not measure more than two
inches In front, while at the back they
jutted out from the hair ten or twelve
inches. Particularly hideous is this style
of hat with its domed crown like a mans
bowler" and Its aggressive "goorah' in
impossible colors. But 1t is very much
worn.
Undoubtedly it is the day of aigrets and
ospreys Recently 1 saw a pretty woman
wearing a black silk beaver hat boasting
three immense ospreys in shades of purple.
Except for an art nouveau' clasp OF dull
silver set with baroque pearls there was no
trimming on this hat The accompanying
gown was a long princess affair OF black
cloth trimmed with broadtail.
Without doubt the fur toques are a de-
cided feature of winter millinery. The
crowns are. for the most part. of draped
chiffon velvet The possessor of rare old
lace may employ it successfully by so
draping the top of the hat that the edge
of this diaphanouS trimming will fall
lightly over the outstanding brim with most
becoming effect. Unless you would be
out of fashion the adornment
of the fur toque should be limited to small,
tight punches of La France roses or our
old floral friend the Parma violet AS l
of outline is the initial aim throughout the
sartorial world, and distinction is found
through the medium of color and contrast.
But never In our widest dreams could we
have imagined the contrasts that are dared
today. On purple, rough beaver toque [
noted with pleasure the chic impaired by
two upright coque feathers of Natter blue,
while a stunning Persian lamb coat opened
to display a vest of this blue velvet en-
broidered in silver. The charming en-
semble was completed by soft orchid
mauve silk cravat.
Have you noticed the trick in connection
with the wearing Of the new wells that
float about the face with every breeze?
The smartest of these beautifiers are of
the thinnest tulle. appliqued with a floral
design. Beneath the fall of lace is an
ordinary tulle veil Of white dotted with
black that preserves the face from cold