Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16

The woman who dresses well knows all
about the spring styles by this time and is
busy finding out the fashions for early
summer.
This is knowledge easily acquired for the
local stores are showing as select a variety
OF the seasons modes as can be found in
New York. or even Paris. The outlook is
especially aIuring for the woman who can
afford 10 wear white gowns. The favored
material for not weather wear is a fine i'm
ported French or Irish linen. OF the two
fabrics the former is more popular, as Irish
linen has a tendency to wear yellow. while
tie French retains its pearl-Iike clearness
to the last. THESE goods are being made
w u duplication of the cloth suits Of the
early spring. y favorite style is the Elton,
perfectly plain tailor cut, and free OF fancy
trimming. 50 that it can be easily laun-
deled. Occasionally tie plain effect is
broken by straps ana dainty cuffs and col
i;.Ts-fGauv OF these last detachable and of
different coio,s. The same plain lines are
Observable in The long costs, busters and
automobile effects. The very newest idea
in the skirts for thin goods is Tire circular
gore. the front gore being extremely w4do.
a leading outitter has just received,
among other importauons a French tailor
sui, of white serge 1t has the absolutely
new circuigr tune skirt, appliqued around
the bottom with oak leaves and acorns in
vlite brcadcloth. The same design out
lines tie tuni" and shoulders. The blouse
has three-quarter sleeves, made ex-
tTemely full at the top. and finished with
epS ulettCs Of IAN and white Droadcloth.
The neck. cuffs and front of the coat are
also outlined with the tan and white. This
dress is especially attractive when worn
witt soft lace waist with full lace sleeves
that fall below the cuffs.
y very. pretty new idea from Paris is the
suspenGer dress, which has just appeared
in this country. A model exhibited here is
of fancy louisine Of cameo pink, the ma
tcriai woven in tiny blossoms and checks
as 10 give 10 IL the shmmerng effect of a
sea shell. The full skirt is shaped TO the
hips by narrow plaits, and the odd little
bodice is to be worn over lingerie waist
o. lace or cotton. The plain belt of the
BODICE Is given a giTdle effect in front by
fH sling outline OF red silk piping. The
bodice top is a network of straps piped
with the red silk 10 carry out the effect of
the GirGle- This is not only new and
dfessy design. but an exceedingly econOmi-
cal one, as the bodice requires but little
material.
sun another model is OF Irish linen in
three pieces; skirt. waist and bolero. The
fun skirt has a deep hem, and applqued
above IL all around so to form hounce
are rows of applique and cut work of hand
made lace. The waist is "A smart little
bodice. plain In general effect. but having
yoke of applique and drawn work to
match the skirt. The cuffs are finished in
the same manner while the collar is made
OF fine handmade crochet finishing
charm is added by Eirdle of black silk.
The coat Is made with large. loose ldmona
sleeves, elbow length a short Elton back,
and a pointed empire front with a collar
less effect The lace and applique work is
carried out as in the skirt and bodice, but
on more elaborate scale. there being con-
siUertbly more lace than linen.
a Paquin model displayed by another
house is OF a deep-toned champagne chiffon
taffeta and ivory-tinted princess lace. The
skirt is Of the fan shirred type, and the
blouse-cuJ Ia the picturesque slashes and
curves that FaQuin lovss-is formed OF the
silk and lace in equal quantities and an
outline of Persian trimming. The three
quarter sleeves are Vandyked at the bot
tom to show the fan Of the lace, which also
outlines the neck and front.
Another model planned for this house
from French original and which is suit
able for general wear is of brown and
white checked siciliau. The skirt has the
platts that are the trademark of Dame
Fashion this season, and the trim little
bands piped with seal brown silk
special line carried by this house in
clLdes every variety of unmade robes both
for day and evening wear. Packed so
daintily in boxes that only a possible pur-
chaser should have the temerity TO have
them taken out are lace robes dainty