Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-30

HERE are so many different kinds
and varieties of gowns included IN
the fashionable outfit OF today that
II Il is rather trying when the occasion
demands that an entire wardrobe
should be got together. Fashion de-
crees that there shall be different style
OF dress for almost every hour of the day.
and, while the same materials are allowed
there must be such a difference in the de-
sign that they VIII look absolutely unlike.
1t IS also supposed and expected that there
shall he a marked difference in the gowns
worn in summer and in winter. but here
again a great latitude Is allowed as regards
materials. for in very many instances pre-
cisely the same fabrics are employed in the
construction of the gowns intended for sum-
mer as in those intended for winter. and
many of the smartest and most attractive
house. reception and theater gowns for the
winter are those that have every indication
OF having been intended for the summer
afternoons and which would be quite In
keeping for q garden party or for some
summer watering place in the afternoon.
The one reason for this apparent change
in the od-time idea of an absolute diversity
of style for winter and summer arises from
the fact that people go about so much moro
than they did. This going south IN winter,
north in summer, east and west in the
spring and autumn in search Of some eli
mate that is out of season requires that
the wardrobe shall be in keeping. In other
words. the medium-weight and lightweight
gowns are now possible for the entire year,
while the heavier gowns. such as the walk
ing and street costumes. are the only ones
that require to be chosen with some regard
as TO the time and place when they are to
be worn.
All dress IS very much more elaborate
than was formerly the case, and 1t Is more
fashionable all the time to wear light col
ors and to have gowns very much trimmed.
The idea apparently is that the moment the
eye rests upon a gown that moment some
effect is gained The attention Is arrested
by the color, the trimming and the general
style. so that individual and distinctive ideas
count for much in this age OF the world.
AS q rule the materials are very eXpen-
sive-certainly the making up of gowns Is
extraordinarily so-and yet among the fab
riC. are some that are extraordinarily cheap
and most effective in coloring, with a wide
range of choice. while in the trimmings also
there is a wide choice regards effect and
price. Ribbon sashes. passementeries. en-
broidered medallionS, and, of course, lace
in all widths, are in great demand for the
more elaborate style of dress and can be
had IN all colors such as will harmonize
with the gown itself or will be in sharp con-
traSt.
There Is no material in the world that
year after year is so satisfactory as lace
The true lace lover may say that 1t Is a
crime to wear the beautiful qualities that
are so casually used nowadays and that real
lace is something TO be treasured with the
greatest care. With the extravaganza of
the times such an Idea Is almost old-fash
toned. and the rarest and costliest OF laces
are worn on all occasions. while for summer
afternoons and evenings a lace dress seems
TO be absolutely requisite to the peace Of