Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-16

n many different styles of gowns are
considered essential in the ward
robe of the fashionable woman OF
today that it is hard to decide upon
the models that shall be most ef-
fective and becoming. Fortunately, the
designs are as a rule SO distinctive that
there is not much danger of confusing
them and that is some guide and help.
There are many charmingly simple gowns
that are quite possible for street as well
as house wear. and although the material
seems better suited to another season OF
the year the long coat that is SUCH IA
vorite fashion this winter makes an ma
terial suitable and appropriate, no matter
what may be the temperature.
Street gowns are not worn in the house
and even the most elaborate of cloth
gowns which are really intended to be
part of a costume are no longer considered
suitable for house wear. Tea gowns are.
as is well known, such elaborate and in
tricate garments that they too, are un-
suitable for general house wear. Conse-
quently, these more simple gowns are in
great demand, and, in fact many women
pay more attention to them than to any
others in their entire outfit.
Velvet is an extremely popular material
This season. ana the inherent QUALITIES Ut
weaves thereof make 1t quite possible for
indoor as we'll street wear, especially
when a transparent lace yoke and elbow
sleeves are part of the model. Most be-
coming and charming these velvet
gowns, both in light and dark colors. with
their eXaggeratedly simple lines-for SIM
pie lines are insisted upon-those simple
lines that the despair of the poor
dressmaker, who has hitherto been con-
tent to have skirts hang fairly well and to
cover up any defects by trimming The
plain untrimmed skirts demand a perfec-
tion of cut. fit and hang that shows off to
the greatest advantage good figure, but
they do require careful making.
-
A band of trimming just around the foot
Is q great addition and is favorite fash
ion with almost all materials. On the vel
vet the band may be of satin or embroid-
cry On cloth or silk it may be- and indeed
is, most effective in velvet. The width OF
the band is determined by what is the most
becoming. the broad or the narrow band;
the less attractive founce is but another
rendering of the same idea, be it under
stood. and is certainly most effective
finish. In two shades of cloth or satin
this band or fiounce. is always charmmgly
effective but II must be remembered that
If wide fiounce is contemplated the con-
trast of color material on a skirt will
always have the effect of making the wear
err look short and stout, and in these days
10 De snort anu STOUT is not 10 De IdsIlion-
able
Extremely simple, too. the les of
the waist as we'll as the skirt of the ia
vorite model for an indoor walking gown.
The waist outlines the figure, although
there is a littl~ fullness directly in front
The square or round transparent type is
outlined with a band of embroidery to
match the trimming on the skirt, and
there may or may not be fancy buttons
and a fancy jeweled buckle to fasten the
satin belt. The sleeves, elbow length, are
finished with band of the trimming and
cuff of the lace to match the yoke. In
sapphire velvet this is a most attractive
form If so desired 1t can be made more
practical If there be a short jacket OF
the velvet to transform it into street
costume. and this in spite of its being
designed originally for indoor gown.
Chiffon cloth, like chiffon velvet, is q
material greatly In demand, and while tho
fancy nets and veilings by means
out of fashion for the moment they are
not so popular. Chiffon cloth made VI
with cloth the same shade is an attractive
material, for 1t can so easily be made t
fit and hang satisfactorily and the exag
cerntedly wide skirts of II take up muci
less room than do the heavier fabrics, ST
that IL is much easier to have the skirt ii
close over the hips and then fare out wild,
than when cloth or even the lightweight
satin or velvet is used
Elaborate trimmings Of cloth, silk. vel