Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-17

pale blue. This has over the sleeves long
caps of plain taffeta, the same shade as the
lining. There is a front of heavy lace. and
this and the caps over the sleeves are trim
med with n Persian embroidery in blue
pink and white. The lines of the waist are
charmingiy graceful while the sleeves also
are graceful. although they are much larger
than sleeves have been lately. They are in
long puffs that do not reach below tire ell
bow. The collar is finished in severe stock
effect ard is made with the dotted net
The soft-tnished taffeta waists are made
this spring on most elaborate models, and
when they are not trimmed with lace en-
entre-deux or motifs they most elab-
crate in the amount of hand work shown
in the fine tucks or medium-sized pleats
in feather stitching, or once again in smJck-
ing. for that fashion is coming back into
favor; it is not. however. so popular by any
means as tucknS, which admits of so much
variety as the tucks can be narrow, very
narrow, medium width or so wide that they
may be Gignified by the name of pleats. 1t
is once again fashionable for these waists
to match the Innings of the coats. and
very charmngly dainty effect can be given
to a plain costume of dark blue serge. for
instance if it be lined with primrose tat
feta. and then the waist to wear with it be
of the same shade Of t2ffeta. Such a waist
will require no trimming excepting the taf-
feta collar, tie or jabOt of lace, with cuffs
to match, which is one of the most fashion
able trimmings at the moment and certain
ly a most refined and becoming one.
Always in the spring there are weddings
and consequently the smartest kind of gar
ments must necessarily be in order, not only
for the bride-elect, but for her friends who
are to be present at the wedding. and there
must be smart reception gowns made up for
these festive occasions. There are materials
that have never before been seen and then
there are great many old friends among
the fabrics that this year appear under new
names. but which are nevertheless very
popular and in great demand. The color
inss are also in great variety, dark and
light. known and unknown, for certainly
some OF the shades have never before made
their appearance. Smart yelling gowns in
all COlOTS fascinating. more so in the
light ones than in the dark, and the light |
veilings are going to be extremely popular
this year. They are made in princess style |
in empire style. in coats and skirts and
coats and waists and skirts, so that there
is no excuse for each and every woman |
not finding something especially becoming |
to her style of beauty. There is much that |
cording to conservative ideas, and at the |
same time the most conservative minded |
woman can find plenty of fashions to choose
from that will not CRATE upon her taste and
yet will be distinctive.
There are several marked changes in
fashion: the trimmings Of the gowns are
put on very differently from last year, and
both sleeves and shoulders quite diff
ferent. For the more elaborate style of
dress the short sleeve still prevails. but, as
rule. il now comes below the elbow The
large puff above the elbow is larger than
ever. but is generally held down just above
the elbow by band of lace or embroidery
Then comes another puff that extends be-
low the elbow. 1t is not a generally be-
coming style of sleeve. for it completely
hides any pretty lines of the arm that may