Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-10

that never wagged that they are hepelessly
common in appearance.
And, OH yes, one thing more while upon
the fur text don't buy ermlne unless you
are either young or the next best thing,
young looking. II brings out aTery facial
line you would like to oblitefate. Select.
instead. white fox, which softens and beau
titles the complexion.
Neat little crossed stocks of zihiune or,
astrakhan are worn close around the throat,
it being no longer the mode to wear ones
furs on arms or shoulders or to leave the
neck exposed. The newest stoles are
shawl-shaped, cut around close TO the
throat and rounded on the shoulders COM
ing down to a point In front and very
often a point at the back as well. Though
white furs are worn, white gloves are not
used except with evening dress Pearl
gray, old lace tints. champagne and fawn
shades all expressed in suede, and long
musquetaire giants are more worn than the
buttoned ones.
Speaking OF sleeves, TO protect women
from the results OF the folly of appearing
in the streets In elbow and short sleeved
wraps there has been introduced the velvet
undermanche to slip on as a sort OF cuff
like the lingerie affairs on bodices. And
that reminds me- of the soft white satin
shirt waists that are worn for informed
occasions such as luncheons and the like
They are stitched with colored silk or run
with narrow colored velvet. while some
have rows of pompadour ribbon inserted
between tucks of the satin all over the
blouse, giving charming Dresden effect
Inc neck 1lnlSD Is usually a BOA or rlcn-
colored velvet matching the stitching.
If there existed any doubt of the popu-
larity of empire styles II was dissipated
by a glance at the leaders Of fashion at
the last race meet at Chantilly a week ago.
Yet not all bow down before this vogue,
charming as IL is. Many couturieres recog-
niZe that 1t Is more suitable for evening
than for day wear, and others give their
allegiance to the princess robe. Given
good figure and a perfect cut, there Is no
comparison between the two, everything
being In favor of the princess. Many mod
istes compromise on princess 5upe with
tight-fitting, long skirt carried up corslet
fashion above the waist line. Over this Is
worn a short empire bolero, which makes
an ideal walking gown that preserves the
long lines without the Disgusting folds Of
the empire robe.
The long princess radingote which opens
at the side Is a garment as yet worn only
by the exclusive few, though 1t Is exceed
ingIy chic. The svelte straight front lines,
braided or covered with embroidery, are
unbroken by front fastenings, and the coat,
which is full skirted, reaches within an inch
schwanz Is much used for these princess
redingoteS and is perfect medium, but
unfortunately 1t Is not every purse that
can stand the strain Of breitschwanZ-irD-
deed, only the few.
There Is no doubt that fashion is de-
cidediy varied this season in the matter of
color as well as design, and IL must be q
foolish woman who cannot find what suits
her when she may choose long, straight
lines the tight-ftting princess, the scanty
Josephine the flowing picturesqueness OF
drapery. Severe styles suit certain types
of beauty particularly when carried out
IN velvet and the softer make known as
chiffon velours which take the most eX-
quisite colorings ever produced In fabrics.
CATHERINE TALBOT.