Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-16
NEW WRAPS.

Fur lining and fur trimming are used so
extensively on all winter evening wraps
that IL Is impossible to make these cloaks
serve day after the first of April, for
even IL not too warm skin ornamentation
looks out OF place once winter is fairly
passed. There should. however, he consid-
cradle warmth to an evening wrap at this
time OF year. for the evenings are generally
quite cool
Silk, lightweight or satin chiffon and
cloth are all seen in the different spring
modes for evening coats. Cloth. of course.
is less expensive than the others unless
deliberately embroidered or trimmed. but
then this material has been worn more
during the winter. so that the silk lace or
chiffon wraps look more springlike.
There are some handsome capes and coats
of all-over lace that are effective Lace. as
rule, is made up over interllnings OF chif-
fon and net over silk satin founda-
ton, ana 1t Is possible to slip in some warm
lining under the chiffon. so that the wrap
is really warm. while IL looks both light and
cool. Irish point makes the most attractive
cloak but there are many imitation laces
that do well for the purpose, land are, of
course. comparatively inexpensive. Nat
urally, too cheap a lace is out OF the ques-
ton. and some other material would be bet
ter
For warm weather capes are to be rather
more popular imam the clDakS, nut a coat
with sleeves is always stylish and more
comfortable until well on in the spring.
There are many wraps with two more
long shoulder capes and loose armholes.
the lower cape giving good protection and
this model garment has the added advan-
tage that II cannot possibly injure the most
delicate lace or chiffon. All evening coats
are made to fasten up we'll at the throat
with a lace or chiffon collar and jabot.. for
even IL a soft scarf is worn underneath
there is danger OF cold II the wrap is open
at the neck At this season evening cloaks
begin to grow somewhat shorter than the
winter styles, but they remain very full and
loose. to be altogether distinct from
the afternoon and carriage garments. The
empire model Is still a popular one, and Is
seen in heavy textures. such as cloth and
satin. as we'll as in all the light silks and
chiffons.
Figured and striped chiffons are always
effective. and are so fashionable just now
that 1t would be a pity not to have such a
chiffon in either a wrap tea gown or after
noon or evening dress. Among the new
printed chiffons there many designs
that are wonderfully effective and at the
same time exqusitely pretty. The more
brilliant and unusual the coloring the bet
ter. for made up over white the rich tlnts
lose a great part of their brightness. The
black and white striped border in so many
of these brings out the effect. and the deep
shaded borders are also most artistic in
their coloring This kind of chiffon Is fire.
quently made up over a pale tone OF pink.
blue or mauve. but, as rule. the colors
themselves show up better If laid directly
over white.
Braided and embroidered cloth wraps In
white and all the light pale shades are
smart just now, and handsome cloth
cloak is sure to be of immense service. In
deed, 1t is extremely difficult to get along
without a lightweight cloth cloak of some
kind for there are many times when chif-
fon or silk outer garment is not practicable
This spring the cloth coats are all made or
10 of
So that the wraps are warm and heavier
than silk. The finest qualities of this mate
rial look much like heavy silk, and have the
advantage of possessing some warmth.