Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

ming is put on In the bands at the sides. Satin even
ing gowns in all coors made or marred by the
embroideries for if these embroderies are not
carefully chosen for design and color they can sorely
deface the most charming Of gowns. and the posi-
bilitis of color endless Gray satin is extremely
fashionable this spring, and the net embroidered In
silver gray pearl steel and rhinestone paettes is
most effective trimming, black. white and gray net
as foundations being chosen for whichever looks the
best the shade of gray.
There are this season unusual number OF designs
and materials in the made up trimmings -garnitures
as they are called These to be found In sragnt
unics in the shaped trimmings for the front and back
and in the long, fiat pieces which, when properly
placed add so much to the smart effect of the gowns
They are not inexpensive comparatively speaking; at
the same time they make 1t possible, IL the gown IT.
self is well fitted for woman who has to consult
economy to possess a gown that would cost large
sum for far price than If she had to order 1t en-
tire from an expensive dressmaker. The original cost
of many of these garnitures is necessarily large but
as the season advances bargains can be found, some
color or design that not been popular being marked
down in price and which in itself is every whit as
handsome and valuable. Dressmakers take advantage
of the sales of trimmings, and the clever manager Is
now on the alert herself to purchase what will aid her
in looking well gowned for half the price the more
extravaganza and careful woman is forced to pay
Trimmings to Match the Gown.
Trimmings to match the gown are not easy TO nnu
among these bargains, but when economy has to be
closely consulted 1t is not possible to have exactly
what is desired. and there are always good contrasts
while it possible If the trimmings Of white silk,
without pailettes spanges. to have it dyed to
match the material. This, if heavy embroidered lace
is chosen should always be successful, although
sometimes 1t has to be dipped more than once to get
the right shade.
There is positive rule as to the texture OF the
trimming The finest of net is used as is also the
heavier description of lace. The latter hangs IN
straight effect but the lighter fabric is softer ana
can also be given weight by the embroidery ana
applique work that is considered Indispensable IN
such thin material. Heavy passementerie IS coming
into fashion once in the craze for embroidered
effects and jet passementerie threatens 10 become
overw helmingly popular before long The inner and
expensive qualities and designs liz Jet passementerie
display marvellous work, while in the cheaper grades
there are many effective designs. Jet emDroldered
lace is extremely smart and Is most Deauiruuy
worked in elaborate openwork designs: II Is e1-
tremely expensive, but possesses the merit OF wear
ing we'll which the cheaper machine work sauy
lacks Steel silver and gold and rhinestones are
combined with jet in the trimming Tor evening
GOWNS and the smarest theatre and restaurant DIN
ner gowns are made most brilliant with these Trim
mngs black and dark colors in satin showing them
off to the best advantage