Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-07

in every sort of gown this year
that it is exceedingly bewildering
to choose any one model and say
that il is the only that
should be copied. For some time II has
been evident that Dame Fashion, has in
tended that her followers should have a
great many models to choose from, in or
der that each and every woman shall be
becomingly gowned, and this season. which
ordinarily would be called between sea-
sons there are, if possible, even more diff
fereut designs than usual.
The afternoon and evening gowns that
are fashionable today are extremely at
tractivr. and it is marvellous to observe
how much individuality each one presents.
and at the same time it would seem as
though the one dominant idea throughout
all was that the lines should be graceful
and the effect of the gown be harmonious.
With this also is a marked simplicity that
! in curious contrast with the elaborate
trimmings and designs that find favor on
gowns of other kinds that have been made
UP for wear during the summer and are
now being fashioned for the early autumn
and winter Perhaps it is on account of the
intricate design and over-elaboratiOn of
trimmings of the summer gown that there
have been of late many of these eX-
tremely simple models brought forward.
Apparently women have grown tired of
clothes in which there was so much detail,
and are now going to the opposite extreme
and choosing styles which have little or
trimming and whose beauty lies entirely
in simplicity Of outline.
The first cool days of autumn make all
summer frocks that are real summer frocks
seem thin and shabby. OF late years so
much effort las been spent in having sum-
mer frocks made transparently thin and
CoOi that they are not appropriate for be-
tween seasons. They can be worn COM
fortably and suitably in mid-wnter. when
houses are so heated within and when out
doors the heaviest of fur wraps are worn.
But in the early autumn fur wraps are
not TO b. thought Of and these gowns are
rot warm enough in houses that have no
heat at all. Consequently the sensible
woman Invariably includes in her wardrobe
gowns that are appropriate and suitable
for this first cool weather, and looks far
better dressed than her less prudent sisters
who have accumulated a lot of summer
finery. which, while most attractive in it
self is. as has been said. inappropriate for
any time when the Thermometer falls to a
reasonable degree.
There are many varieties of materials
that are suitable and attractive for these
first cool days. 1t is possible of course,
u make any fabric heavy enough if the
lining Is warm, and certainly most taffeta
silks are heavy and warm enough as Innings
TO make even chiffon or thin wolfe seem like
lightweight cloth. But TO the fastidious
minded there is nothing that takes the place
or materials in which there is wool The
lightweight cloths, those exquisite fabrics
taat are now woven, are especially well
suited TO autumn, besides which they have
the added advantage that they will hang
well and drape well in accordance with the
soft, graceful outlines that fashion at the
moment is demanding
Most effective, becoming and harmonious
Is the gown Of lightweight mauve cloth.
the Skirt OF which has no trimming ex-
coping perhaps, plain or embroidered
band Just around the hem. This skirt is
tremendously wide and at the same time
Is 30 gored or cut that while it is pleated
around the hips the pieats take up little
II any room and do not IN any way add
to the width OF the hips. The waist is
draped TO match the skirt and while IL has
the Amono effect OF sleeves the effect is
tremendously modified and Is far more
graceful than the original idea. The only
trimming is on the sleeves and where the
folds cross In the front of the waist. These
are outlined with plain. embroidered bands.
AT the throat there is a fitted yoke and
collar or chenisette OF fine lace and under
the kimono sleeves are lace or chiffon ones.
Just touch Of color can be introduced
into the buckle at the belt or in the knots
OF ribbon in the sleeves. but these are by no
means necessary 10 the finish or appear
ance OF the gown
" 50 desired. this model OF a cloth gown