Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Crinoline and the coarsest weaves of
straw are alike fashionable.
Black hats trimmed with colored flow
ers are having decided vogue.
Some of the new imported parasols are
completely covered with fringe.
Many summer gowns are made Of the
figured or striped cotton marquisette.
This summers neglige may be anything
from dotted swiss to crepe de chine
1t is predicted that pulled sleeves will
return before the end of the summer.
Gray suede is popular for low shoes,
while for standard wear tan holds it's
own.
Many of the new cotton fabrics show a
touch of the Persian in color and de-
sign.
There is fad for long buster coats of
natural pongee or the rougher Shantung.
White muslin waists, made blouse fash
ion are being worn at the woodland re-
sorts.
Immense lilies have appeared in hat
| trimming as well as feathers of huge di-
mansions
Advance STYLES indicate that the smart
skirts will be made with snug fitting
yokes.
The white lace veil, that in the early
spring was novelty, is now the veil OF
the day.
The lace scarf is used TO deck many
smart hat and Sfakes the place of all
other trimming.
The lace veil in rich brown is favor
lite with burnt straw. 1eghorn and brown
hats.
Wheat ears of abnormal size are taking
the place of the aigrette in fashionable
coiffures.
Very few high collars are seen at all,
the low lace collar and cravat having
taken their place.
Newest lingerie frocks from Paris
show less lace and handWork and more
little ruff1es and puffs.
Many of the new parasols are made
with five-inch border of pompadour silk
that is very effective.
The long black silk Goa, which is again
modish, is one of the generally useful
fashions of the hour.
There is strong rumor that hats taller
in the crown and narrower in the brim
are to be brought out
Linen coats with foulard gowns. the
linen matching the ground color. is one of
the whims of the moment.
Corset covers and chemises fit almost
straight across the front, there being lit
tie or no fullness at the top.
Batiste. for the first time in the history
of the fabric. is making up coats 10 be
worn with silks and voiles.
Separate long coats of linen-each with
it's inevitable touch of black-are to be
much worn in the late summer.
Some of the smaftest of the very late
millinery importations are straws in
cinnamon shade. trimmed with black.
A novel sleeve arrangement is to cover
the stitching with a row of soutache
braid, ending under small fiat button.
Outdoor gowns are gradually coming
back to the normal waistline. the short
waist being now confined to evening wear.
There has come about popular fashion
of pnninE a rose any large flower we'll
down in the center Of an evening bodice.
Colored net or tulle sleeves have lin
ing of cream chiffon or net. This gives
just charming softness through the
outer mesh.
Black collars and often bands or lapel
facings with black hats accompany many
natural eolored linen or pongee suits
Some of the prettiest imported japanese
parasols of pOngee silk with handles
wonderfully carved in oriental designs.
Some of the sleeves of the advance
styles show tight-fitting upper sleeves and
a loose bishop sleeve from elbow to the
cuff.
Jet buttons are used even on linen suits,
and jetted chains and flexible brooches
and bracelets are among the many forms
that appear.
The newest sleeveless coat is cut out
generously under the arms and the sides
are held together by cords instead OF
bands and straps.
Natural flowers are being used for the
corsage more than for several seasons,
and the newest coats have a buttonhole
In which the stems are fixed.
A handkerchief with tiny colored edge
is again given a conspicuous position in
he patch pocket which has returned to
the left SIDE OF girls coats.
In spite of the rage for a yellowish
tinge peacock blue. sll the dull rose
shades, taupe and the golden brown are
all in excellent style for linen gowns
Smart travelling coats are made Of tus-
sore silk with well cut collar and cuffs Of
black MORE silk poplin. piped with
green or mulberry-colored silk
Pretty frocks for the girls are made of
lawn, hand-embroidered in delicate flower
designs in light tints and worn with sash
es the color of the needlework.
The separate coat has reached the
height of its popularity, and is being fash
Toned in many unusual materials Taffeta