Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

we have all found so serviceable. 1t Is
made in coat and skirt fashion. with me
Jacket either In O bolero or Elton model
adorned with an embroidered linen collar.
Some of the best Of these suits are evolvai
without even the fancy collar. but depend
for their chic upon stitched bands.
Taffeta batiste Is one of the new ma
terials used for these suits. It Is a little
heavier than linen and has just enough
stlh In the weave to give 1t an exquisite
sheen. For persons wearing mourning the
ba tiste in black Is TO be recommended az
the very best dark tub fabric on the mar
ket
Although the guimpe dress has lost some
Of its prestige. these little gowns are too
dainty and smart looking to be done away
with entirely. Made up In some simple
style. with fland-worked guimpe and sleeves
they leave nothing to be desired.
By the way, 1t Is simplicity all along
the sartorial scheme that costs most this
season. Trimmings are all fat and have
to be looked into rather than 'at" to be
appreciated.
At the immediate moment, Il there can
be said to be one color more worn than
another. always leaving gray out of the
question. that color Is red. 1t is not spring.
like or attractive for these warm days.
but Dame Fashion blows hot or cold at
Will. Red and reds and purple reds fash
tened with q cunning touch of black form
a modish treatment. At the Hermitage
ths other night, dining with party OF
friends, / saw lovely American actress.
who. 1t Is said, will soon be an English
American countess. gowned in the dearest
little poppy red dress. She had just re-
turned from the races at Longchamps. and
the gown was quite sportswoman's al
fair. The skirt cleared the ground all
round, and the short Jacket showed original
basQues cut In scallops and piped Will
black suede. The Jacket opened over
low waistcoat of white watered silk. ana
the waistcoat in turn opened to display a
plated linen shirt fastened with lovely
studs of dark blue enamel and tiny bril-
iiants There was a high turnover collar
OF white linen. with cravat of raven
wing satin, and the buttons on the coat
matched the enameled studs. The skirt
was set In fiat plaits at back and sides.
and in front there was plain panel piped
with suede. This was really delightful
little gown. and the cut was irreproachable
Another girl In the party wore a beige
cashmere frock. About the bottom of the
skirt which was very full were run eight
rows of silk braid In graduated widths
The very short holero was Of chenille ar
ranged in trellis fashion. On the rounded
fronts appeared punches of tassels, which
repeated themselves the elbow sleeves.
| The vest was of valenciennes and null.
Apropos of tassels, they are one of tho
novelties of the season and are used alike
on street and evening costumes, cloaks and
tea gowns.
Speaking of the latter, saw the prettiest
example of this indispensable garment not
long ago evolved from gray silky CASH
mere and cut In the empire fashion. \
full valanced founce run at the top with
black velvet ribbon trimmed the skirt, and
, the very abbreviated boero was threaded
with velvet. which tied in a smart stubby
bow at the bust line. The neck was cut
in deep and adorned with modified
sailor collar. Under the collar and min
CLING with the velvet bow was q scarf or
cream lace. The short, pulled sleeves were
banded with black velvet and finished with
q rather large bow This tea gown en-
bodied In Its simple makeup all the quail
ties that make for success in dress this
year-the simple fngenue mode long lines,
soft colors and rich materials. But there
is danger ahead for the woman who does
not compose her costumes tremendously,
for the right contrast IL more modish
than the one-tone scheme, which was
such boon to the sister without IAN eye
for effect" CATHERINE TALBOT.