Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-27

cacy of the blended colors and the affecta-
ton of roughness give this hat delightful
stamp.
Painted gauze in beautiful yellows shapes
the fourth gown which would be as suit
able for evening for afternoon wear.
Narrow white Valenciennes put on In quill
ings and plain yellow tafYeta used In
plain bands in raveled ruclles are exquisite
trimmings. The hat Is of white chip. with
masses OF white neLsette roses with stems
and leaves. AT the left side. covering the
deep bandeau is placed large bow of
soft l0uisine ribbon In a tender green, this
falling most becomingly against the hair.
In the second picture are shown two rep
resentative evening gowns, for empire
styles figure literally in these southern
wardrobes. And however transient the
style may be. it is for the moment certainly
charmingly novel and specially adapted to
the splendid textures of the hour
A Rose Dress.
Pale pink silk mousseline. magnihcently
embroidered with roses In natural shades,
and sewn above this with a deep border Of
paillettes, forms the skirt of one dress. The
short bodice is also of the mousseline al
most completely embroidered and spangled.
1t is trimmed with n bertha and sleeve
foUnces of imitation point d'Alencon, pink
satin cut and stitched to initiate ribbon
forming the band trimming the belt, and
prim little bows used. In the hair is worn
a ping osprey springing from a diamond
and pearl comb
Empire green chiffon or satin, edged with
band of silver ribbon. forms the skirt
of the second toilet The short bodice
is entirely of white lace embroidered with
silver empire wreaths. band of pale pink
-satirSshows- above the line of the de-
celetage. The belt and the two little bows
at the front of the body are of the gown
material. white ostrich panache, with
aigrette IS worn in the hair.
But despite the glories which fashion
holds out so temptingly. all the migrating
world cannot dress in this extravasent fash
ion. So it comes about that many econo-
mics are made in the way of material. wo-
men wisely compromising fabrics while
choosing fashionable cuts.
The empire effects are less likely to turn
out well when economically dealt with but
delightful little evening toilets with frills
and sashes may be gotten up prettily with
the cheapest materials. For hotel life many
evening frocks are necessary, and one at
least could be made of cheap tarlata One
such seen had wide short skirt orna-
tucks. The baby bodice and short sleeves
were also laid in wide tucks, and modest
length of gold ribbon formed pretty belt
and breast knot.
The best dressmakers frequently ADVISE
quantity for evening gowns, rather than
quality, and in climates where night damps
are apt to spoil frail tissues, this is ex-
cellent counsel TO follow.
Light Wraps.
The wraps which will be carried to the
various southern resorts naturally of
a light nature. A loose coat Of covert
cloth, one of the white cloth or silk. and
scarfs and shawls of several sorts are the
mufffings which most in evidence Some
shawls of embroidered Chinese crepe stand
out with special beauty, ravishing shades
of pink, blue and yellow being SHOWN by
these.
1t is quite the fad now to carry a beautiful
shawl about during the evening and those
women who can wear them properly are
niched peg above their sisters
Finally. If one Is not very rich, a single
black evening dress. smartened at specially
gala moments by gauzy scarf OF some in
expensive and bright nature Is good in
vestment when going south, and little
coat-gown of light, inexpensive silk Is a
splendid purchase for day wear
But then money is implied when the very
word south Is mentioned. and SO also are
all the charming wash frocks, white shirt
waists, parasols, etc, which go with the
southern wardrobe. Bear June In mind
when buying, and choose a number of in
expensive toilets rather than a few fine
one2
In all tropical climates an immaculate
freshness. with marked preference for
white, marks the modish elegant whether
man or woman. MARY DEAN