Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

them as a deterrent authority, and even
the unorthodox may object to this style
needs no very lively imagination to per-
ceive that ones way is likely to be ham
pered in such trappings.
Other strange fashion freaks are the
classic draperies carried out in vivid COM
binations of color. Red in all shades, for
instance, is the rage this summer. but
happily these flaming tones are subdued
by the softness of the fabrics. Apropos
of colorings some one wittiy remarked.
IF one believes with Pythagoras surely
disc in a former state" But. to come
back to our original proposition. why
should femininity clothe itself In raiment
that swears at climatic conditions? But.
logical? Don't they take every means to
make their surroundings at home cool and
comfortable during the warm months by
using mating. cool draperies and light
wall paper? Well. the woman who has
that innate sense of the fitness Of things
will not appear in red frock with the
thermometer at the boiling point even II
fashion does decree it. Still, If red
frock you must have, why not let it be
one like this Doucet model of currant red
tussore with its skirt of knife plaits in
serted at the hem with narrow band Of
blurred cashmere embroideries in shot
currant silk? The Russian plated jacket
is completed with a cream tulle yoke
Strapped WIFI DluTTeO SILK ana n IONS
fringed sash of the same material.
Another creation has box plated corse-
let skirt in red and white checked cloth.
the his corselet and bretelles in plain red
cloth over a blouse of white linen and
madeira work. The jacket of red cloth
of this dress is to trim the hem Of the
skirt with a couple of bands of red linen
and form the corselet and coat Of the
linen. sensational gown for the races
is in black mousseline de sole painted with
cherries Of various sizes. The short sleeves
and deep yoke are of cream alencon The
jacket worn with this frock is of black
satin, lined with cerise. the lining just
seen at intervals beneath the long direc-
toire ends.
A remarkably good-looking trotteur cos
tune is seen in the illustration. the crea-
ton of famous Partisan tailor who made
several gowns for the Princess of Wales
when she was in Paris not long ago. The
being of firm quality of a pale tan
shade. The coat opens over a waistcoat
of linen patterned with blurred flowers
in pastel shades of brown and pale pink
on d. beige ground. The outline of this
waistcoat Is unique. At the top it crosses
the bust almost in a straight line. and be-
low the waist 1t is long and ends In points.
The sleeves are on the semi-kfmono order.
1t is little costume that can be worn
successfully on almost every occasion,
ing evolved from the new red linen. which
is something between a crushed straw
berry and a cherry tone.
Red Ruffles, Toques and Sunshades.
The fashionable red hue shows itself to
every advantage in the tulle ruffles tied
at the back with long velvet streamers or
a smart little bow at the side. These de-
licious little neck ruff1es have taken a
great hold on the affections of the Parish
enne They are wonderfully becoming to
almost every face. If the neck be too
thin they add just little to 1t; if too
thick. when properly made. they take
away just little. They are made of all
sorts of materials. The rufie shown in
the illustration is of black satin with the
bow of velvet.
From these Pierrot rufus emerge deadly
pale faces, for it is considered unfashion-
able to have color. With the bright red
rouged lips and nostrils REDEEMED. the
resemblance to Pierrot Is heightened A
huge hat jammed down on the head and
almost touching the ruff at the back fin
ishes the startling picture of the modern
Paris society woman.
The sunshade Of the day also takes on
a touch of red. and a smart design is a
parasol of white taffeta printed with
cherries and roses or japonica and roses.
finished with a border of light brown
leather. In fact, the red japonica is in
hign favor at present. and not only forms
a corsage bouquet for milady, but is the
newest dinner table decoration. The
branches are placed in the shape Of a