Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
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CONTRASTS IN COLOR.
Light Blues With Carnation or Mauve
and Soft Tones Of Brown.

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Color contrasts are always effective and
whenever fashionable are sure to be popu-
lar Naturally it takes a master hand to
obtain artistic combinations, for, unless
the shades tone in perfectly. the result is
quite dreadful, but this year the majority
Of the colors that are contrasted seem to be
most happily selected. so that the gowns Of
palest and most indefinite shades are given
considerable character by a touch of bril-
liant pink, blue, green or whatever Is be-
coming to the weareY or suitable to the
frock. There is, however, always the dan
ger Of running too much of an opposing
color, which is quite as serious a mistake
as Is the choosing of a totally wrong
shade
There is a certain tone of bright carna-
ton pink that Is rendered doubly attractive
by small touch of light blue and then
mauve against soft brown is often
charming, raspberry pink chiffon cos
tune. made in a pretty empire model with
little 'V' shaped lace vest, the latter
bordered with tiny revers of bright sky
blue silk. would be stunning, although
upon the dress. A robe of pink crystalize
would be attractive with a narrow empire
girdle Of the liberty. silk. If there were a
touch Of the same blue ribbon in the large
pink picture hat, that would set off the
suit. The ordinary well-known shades of
colors do not, as a rule, make such good
contrasts as the unusual tones. Blue and
green can be most effectively combined in
the darker as we'll as in the pale shades,
and the dark blue silk with just a touch of
the right shade of deep green Is exceed
ingly smart. Blue check wolfe made I'D
over green silk is a useful style of gar
ment. The changeable blue and green silks
for shirt-waist dress are also excellent
Different tints Of the same color are al
ways attractive. and for the spring a dark
cloth suit can be rendered considera bly
brighter by the addition of a light cloth or
silk collar, revers and cuffs. A navy blue
serge costume. than which nothing is more
useful, can be made more suitable for the
coming season by having light blue cloth
collar and cuffs. while purple and pale Law
ender. light and dark green, brown and
tan, etc, are all attractive in combination
Striped dresses in two or more shades of
the same cloth are extremely fashionable
this year, and then there are numberless
checks and mixtures that make up most
effectively.
any sort of gauze. are, as rule. made up
over a lining of their own color but they
are frequently laid over white or light
shade of the same tone.
A dark blue wolfe gown, for example Is
most serviceable, but is rather too somber
for receptions, luncheons or the play, I'M
less put on over light or white silk Slip
OF course. the trimming is most important
in tightening the dress and here a light
touch of contrasting color can be worked
in with good effects.
In the hat and ruche contrast may be
obtained, even If there Is only one tone in
the gown. With a light blue or a mauye
frock, for example, an all-brown hat, with
brown fur or ruche, according to the time
of year. would be exc eedingly smart
brown feather on a blue or pink hat. or
vice versa. with brown furs, has been seen
all winter and the combination was gen
orally most becoming.
Already In the south color contrasts are
being worked out in the hat parasol and
sash ribbons, but almost all are in pale,
cool tones, so attractive in hot climate