The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-11-11
Point Lace to Be Used as Pro
fuSely as Means Permit.
NEW GOWNS IN WASHINGTON
Mrs. Roosevelt Adheres TO simplicity
Of Dress that Has Been Her Char
acteristIc-Mrs. Rufus Peekham,
Mrs. n. b. Scott, and Nine. de la
FOsse Seen I'm Stunning Costumes.

VIII auord fair opportunity or seeing
the smartest gowns Of the coming winter
For the brides. there is a decided re-
turn to white satin. the heavier the bet
ter, with little trimming beyond the usual
point lace used in as great profusion as
the purse or taste Of the wearer may sug-
gest.
Except at the weddings, there will be
comparatively little opportunity or in
clination for ceremonious dressing until
December.
The average Washington maid or ma
tron is perfectly contented With this 1T
tie season OF complete independence
which permits her 70 go about 10 after
noon teas and informal dinners, 10 the
theater. with or without 4 supper party TO
follow. IN her last years clothes; as re-
suit, she enjoys a serenity Of manner and
peace of mind quite incOmpTehensible To
her more seTvile sister from New York,
or some other cities. where last years
clothes are unknown in smart society,
and where the wearing Of summer hat
IN the autumn would be sufficient 10 de
bar its wearer forever from fashionable
drawing rooms.
Parade on street.
The really newest gowns on view just
now are in the shopping regions along 2
street, where scores Of smart women are
to be met every day from Il TO l o'clock,
and az the small. and thus far informal.
teas OF the afternoon, with Sunday at the
Chevy Chase Club
For morning wear nearly every one is
out in new gowns. many OF them with
the mark Of a London or Paris tailor con-
/ cealed beneath the collar. giving a happy
consciousness 10 the possessor thereof.
Mrs Roosevelt, whose example CT sim
plcity In dress has received much
notice since her coming 10 the White
House. made frequent downtown eXcur-
F.. sions I'm the few days before sailing for
( Panama. wearing a plain but well-cut
black cloth Jacket and skirt, with
medium round black hat. the latter turn
ed OF the face 10 the left side and trim
med in black wings.
Lady Durand Avoids shops.
/ Lady Durand. wife OF the British Am
/ bassador. whose sudden retirement from
the diplomatic service is one Of the pres
ent-day wonders. seldom penetrates 10
the F street shops. She is 10 be met.
/ however. nearly any fair morning taking
/ a constitutional out Connecticut avenue
and looking much improved by her long
/ residence at LeDOx.
! Last week she was seen wearing one Of
/ her most becoming gowns a dahlia-
/ Colored cloth, made with round skirt
/ which escapes the ground by at least
! three inches. the skirt headed by a soft
girdle OF dahiia-colOred SILK and worn
/ with short Eton jacket.
The latter made 10 be closed or Open
/ according 10 the weather OF the fancy
I OF the wearer. is finished with a deep
silk collar. slightly pointed IN the back
and trimmed with a two-inch rlffie OF
white lace. which forms a waistcOat
effect IN front. The sleeves are long. with
silk-finished cuffs. a rather large toque
in dahlia shades with close trimming
and heavily stitched gloves, complete this
costume
Mrs. Rufus W. Peckham, wife Of Mir.
Justice Peckham. Of the Supreme Court.
after several years Of mourning, is wear
ing smart gown in light gray cloth. the
skirt somewhat longer than the usual
tailor gown and the coat trimmed in gray
braid. With this goes gray tOque and
particularly long and rich feather boa.
shading from a deep steel gray TO a pro-
nounced and lustrous silver.
Mrs. Scott FRvOrs Rough Cloth.
Another dignlhed toilet in which the
gray tones predominant is that of Mrs
y. 3. Scott. wife Of the Senator from
West Virginia. whose fayorite shopping
gown is Of rough cloth, so dark as TO be
almost black. with severely made three
quarter close-fitting coat and plain, round
skirt, just escaping the ground. With
( this she wears a new and modish stole Of
| chinchilia fur, and carries a large mufT
to match. and soft, round hat Of black
| velvet, silver embroidered and finished
with black aigrette.
Madame des POrtes de Ia Fosse. wife Of
the counselor Of the French embassy, who
has just returned from her native land.
Is wearing a remarkably welI-cut rough
cloth that might have either dark red or
brown as its predominating hue. the
blending Of several tones being so delicate
as 70 leave the closest observer in doubt
TIE skirt, which Just escapes the
ground. is perfectly plain and close fit
ting about the waist. the necessary fare
at the bottom being entirely dependent
on the skillful lines along which the skirt
is cut
The jacket is a three-Quarter length,
close fitting and singie-breasted. totally
without trimming beyond the velvet of
rich brown and metal buttons in fancy
gilt The latter, which are slightly larger.
not only closed the front, but were used TO
ike mans coat The mOdish hat TO 60
with this is a soft felt Of a wood brown
shade, the crown Of which is quite pro-
nounced. 1t Is trimmed IN folds Of brown
velvet and soft pink silk with the right
side further Ornamented by a pink bird.
fat against the crown and extending from
the front of the brim well back on the low
couture. 4 cachepeign Of pink silver and
the inevitable brown tulle Tits the hat to
the proper angle well over the brow.
Sheridan Twins in Red.
The twin daughters of Mrs. Philip II
Sheridan are wearing suits OF red cloth
made alike, with short skirts laid in mar
row Piaits about the waist and hips, and
short Elton Jackets opening over white
muslin blouses. The high girdles are Of
red silk, and the reveres Of the smart lit /
tie jackets also Of red silk
Their hats are a modified sailor shape. /
with fields of red taffeta ribbon and velvet
CT the same shade. encirclng the crown
and forming a large chou at the left
side. Shaded red quilts piercing the chou
and cachepeigne of the taffeta ribbon COM /
pleted the trimming.
Miss Jean Crosby. youngest daughter /
Of the late Admiral Pierce Crosby, who |
has just returned from IN eighteen |
months residence in Europe with innu- !
merable pretty gowns. is wearing a short
tailor suit of blue and green plaid Of
rather large pattern. but so well broken IN |
the different lines Of color as 10 be most
pleasing TO the eye, as well as very be-
coming the blond coloring of its hand |
some wearer.
The skirt is made with deep pleats from /
belt to hem. each pleat trimmed in black |
silk braid. The short Elton iacket is also