Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
AND KINDS
THAT ARE TO BE WORN
THIS FALL.
Scotch and Roman Plaid In Glass and
Enamel to Be Smart for
Street.

Plaid buttons In glass and enamel are
the most original of the many new kinds
that will be worn this coming season,
which Is to be pre-eminently q button
sea son, for no coat, whether of fur or
cloth, or even a shirt waist, will be smart
unless trimmed with some kind Of deco
rative buttons.
The plaid buttons are most unusual.
though quite pretty. and will harmonize
splendidly with the Scotch plaid suits to
be popular this fall. These buttons are
decidedly gay, with alternate wide and
narrow stripes in deep blues. dark reds,
forest green, combined in all sorts of
widths. All of these buttons are round.
with metal backs, and most Of them are
quite large, though they can oe bought in
any size from the dimensions of silver
dollar to that of 10-cent piece. In
enamel these Roman and Scotch plaid
buttons are even more effective than in
glass, for each stripe is edged with a fine
threadIike piece of gilt that adds
brightness that will be particularly at
tractive on a dark cloth coat or suit.
They, too. are round, and most of them
are shown in the extremely large sizes.
Buttons for Auto Coats.
Almost as unique as the plaid styles are
the automobile metal buttons that are sure
10 De popular WITH oil WOMEN, anu IueIl,
too, who go in for motoring For, besides
being unusual. they are serviceable and
large enough for practical use on driving
Goats These new auto" buttons have
finely cut touring car stamped directly in
the center. with the rest of the surface
perfectly plain and smooth. In imitation
silver and dull or bright gilt they are
effective and will be most appropriate for
the heavy fall and winter coats that will
be worn when motoring.
OF the more elaborate buttons that sell
for 81 and IS apiece none is handsomer
bling a cameo cut in ivory. They will be
stunning worn on dark sable. mink or
seal coats. One of the most effective of
these styles shows a cupid's head wear.
eled In the, ivory that it appears to have
jus; pushed through, leaving the edges
ragged where the hole was made. The
button Is round, of course, and about as
large as 50-cent piece-quite conven-
lent size for winter coat.
Jet Largely Used.
Another pattern in ivory that is exceed
ingly pretty has a rose growing on a vine
with leaves in clusters on the stem, carv-
ed into the surface. The work on this
floral decoration Is so delicately done that
even the thorns on the stem are visible.
Orchid buttons in ivory are stunning,
and as the sizes are trifie smaller than
either the rose or cupid designs, these
will probably be much used on afternoon
frocks Of light colored cloths.
Jet buttons. nat in shape and intricately
faceted or cut round, Will be in great de-
mand this autumn. for they, like the hair
and neck ornaments of the same material,
no longer are indicative of mourning, and
SO, Of course may be generally worn. On
wraps or suits in black, white or light
colors these Jet buttons will be decidedly
attractive, and as they are made in all
sizes can be used on waists and skirts,
as wen as heavy outdoor coats.
China a Favorite Material.
Japanese buttons in the royal medallion
china-famous for the exquisite combina-
lions Of yellows, greens. reds, blues and
purples-will be worn on coats, and the
frocks. The designs on these odd buttons
of flowers, others baskets Of fruit, while
sketches Of Japanese children playing In
blooming chrysanthemum gardens deco
rate some of them. The sketches are min
iature, of course. and are visible only
" hen closely scrutinized.
Buttons set in imitation precious stones
and surrounded with pieces Of glass to
look like diamond settings will be worn
again this fall. They will be used on
evening and dressy afternoon frocks only.
for they are more like 5eweled brooches
than practical buttons.
a lacelike background on which there are
enamel flowers In pink. yellow and white
will also be worn.
Square enamel buttons that look Ike
city cloth suits. and little buttons in
enamel or metal. plain or with points. are
to be favorftes for trimming shirt waists
and children's clothes.