Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-04
Taffeta silk co1tume

all included in the newest fashions, keen
observer tell In a moment whether II
is gown of this year or last that Is being
exhibited, and q close inspection viii re-
veal most marked difference In the hang
ing of the skirt, the cut of the waist or the
trimming of the sleeve, minor details ap-
parently, and yet most important in real
ity.
Soft pearl gray and silvery gray, palest
of tans and wood color, exquisite shades
of mauve, violet and pink are to be no
ticed among the newest gowns made In
cloth. silk or yelling, the three favorite
materials while the trimmings of heavy
guipure lace or embroidery have many
novel points about them.
Tucks folds, bias bands Of the same ma
terial with lace entire deux or rich en-
broidery on the material itself or on
background of silk. satin or cloth are all
favorite trimmings for these gowns, and
the embroidery or lace can be either the
same color. white. or in some contrasting
cOlors; velvet bands or ppings of velvet or
satin are not so much in favor as for the
winter gowns, but they are not out of fash
ion by any means-in truth, there would
seem TO be just as much variety of detail
In trimmings as in the different models or
the gowns themselves.
The veilings not only in plain effects.
but in the figured patterns and designs.
These are In one tone of color however, so
that from a distance they look like plain
surface materials. There Is an indefinite
number of designs, pin checks predominant
ing, and the yelling itself Is often so sheer
and fine that ii locks like gauZe chiffon.
Such transparent fabrics were at time
thought only suitable In midsummer, but
are now made into street and reception
costumes to be worn just SO soon as heavy
winter clothes are discarded, and often the
lining of silk makes the gown warm
enough for most days in spring. Besides,
If it is desired to make the Jacket warm
1t Is easy matter to add an extra lin
ing that can be taken out later in the
season.
A most practical fashion last season that
Is again in favor this year is the waist and
jacket made to look alike, SO that when
desired a thin lingerie waist can be worn
underneath the outside garment. and IL
more warmth be required. then the waist
to match the skirt may be chosen. The
close-fitting waists make this easily posi-
BILE. Narrow plating and ruchings of fine
lace are favorlte trimmings on the sleeves
of all the new costumes. The elbow length
sleeves still continue in style, but, judging
from the legion of attractive cuffs or under
sleeves that are to be found for sale every
where. bare arms will not be SO proudly
displayed they have been for the last
twelve months. 1t seems bit incongruous
TO trim dark cloth or yelling with yards and
yards of narrow cream Valenciennes lace
and then leave the arms uncovered from
the elbow down, but Dame Fashion is fond
OF trying eccentric ideas upon her followers
and this is merely one of the trials.
Fortunately there are no exaggeratedly
large sleeves TO struggle with this season.
Sleeves are deliberately trimmed, but are
of medium size, and there are just as many
long ones to be seen now in the street coats
as short ones-in fact, for the simple styles
of costume the long coat of medium size is
rapidly coming in again. Wraps and
very long coats have enormous. sleeves It
is true, but then the sleeves of outside
ordinary street coats and Jackets.
Empire coats will be fashionable for a
long time to come, judging from the en-
thusiasm with which the newest designs
for this style of garment is received-the
fashion Is so marked and Individual and
has been In form for SO long that 1t has
been questioned whether Its popularity
would continue, but a wrap there is no
style yet more In evidence. Silk. pom
gee, cloth and again yelling are made up
in empire coats, while In black brocade