Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
FASHIONS AND FAOS.

ANYTHING that is draped IS fashionable.
TuIle and Irish lace are frequently com
bined.
Fewer turbans are seen as the season
advances.
Skirts for evening dresses are some
what fuller.
The latest hosiery shows more elaborate
patterns.
Jabots of net and lace are often stem
ciled in color.
Most OF the new tailored suits have
long plain sleeves.
Pendants and brooches in empire de-
signs are favorite ornaments.
Sleeveless coats of lace and chiffon are
feature of the seasons modes.
Deep blue that Is almost black is a
much favored color for gowns and hats.
Sleeves of the new models OF blouses
and dresses show fullness at the elbow.
The fascinating striped wash silks OF
the season are as servfceable as pretty
Some of the new linen frocks are en-
broidered i'm Japanese colors and designs.
Linen suits are I'm old blue. mustard.
raisin, brown. green. catawba and law
ender.
For evening wear there IS a return or
colored Irish lace, dyed TO match the
gown.
In spite OF the chantecler vogue. flowers
were never more prominent in millinery
The chantecler pump has a high heel
and a decorative narrow toe. 1t is I'm
usually arched.
cate fawn shade are soft tints that are
popular
son, Is merely cold Japanese shade or
blue.
One OF the pretty ornaments for the
hair is butterfly made OF white and
gold seQuins.
White serge suits have black or green
COLLARS and GINS. Green Is also
dark blue.
In the fashionable shops the draped
princess Is the leading model for the
dressy frock.
The new wells are novel and consricu-
Gus. but not becoming. Colored lace
wells are still popular.
Waists. of black large-meshed cable net
made over white dotted net, have shal.
low yokes of Irish crochet.
Long pearl and diamond chains are in
high favor and old cameo brooches linked
together are made into colarettes
The newest belts for shirt waists are
wider than have been worn and leather
girdles Of all colors are much in favor
There Is revival OF the use of velvet
bags and many OF plain black. beautifully
mounted, are seen in the shops.
Velvet ribbon in the leading colors is
combined with flowers for the trimming
of hats. 1t Is also used for belts
New parasols of taffeta silk are in solid
colors. some with narrow tucks forming
q border, others perfectly plain.
A double accordion-pleated white net
Jabot edged with black chinchilla lace Is
attractive with a half-mourning toilet.
deep hem reaching to the knees IS
used on many skirts Of afternoon dresses,
the hem being a material contrasting to
that above.
a stunning parasoi Is OF black and
white shepherds check. In rather small
patterns. with a three-inch border in a
Dresden design.
Very practical women's motor bags OF
morocco or pigskin are fitted with
brushes, combs. mirrors and other toilet
White butchers linen collar ana cuff
coat sets, the edges scalloped with white
or color, are worn on silk and wool suits
alike.
According to many OF the new imported
gowns, the hounce is soon to return 10
favor. the two-tier skirt serving as an
advance model.
Silks Of every sort are being used for
spring and summer frocks. Shantung In
the thick weaves. MORE and foulard are
Some of the new handbags are from ten
to twelve inches in length and almost
equally as high. but are much smaller at
the top than at the bottom.
Heavy linen is used with coarse net,
cloth and silk. while linen crash often
serves as foundation for embroidered
yokes. guimpes and vests
One OF the pretty new silk and cotton
materials is Illusion silk that comes in
all colors for street and evening wear at
remarkably low prices.
Foulards. plain and figured. are all ed
with great success. The deep hem reach
ing to the knees Is a happy solution OF
the problem of contrasting silks.
A most serviceable frock is a pale gray
cloth Of the finest texture, with a dainty
bodice. Such a gown accords well with
almost any kind of hat.
Voiles of extremely large mesh, called
"toile endee." are much In vogue for aft
ernoon wear. as are also chiffon over
cashmere designs and changeable silks.
The lace hounce imparts the decorative
note as a skirt trimming upon many new
evening gowns. The flounce Is actually
headed by a wide band OF embroidery.