Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-04


so rapidly assimilated that De-
cember might apty be termed the month
Of surprises Every week there will DO
new features, some vasary of fashion
that savorS OF the eccentrice something
that women who are not sensational beau
ties would hardly dare to exploit. Fortu-
nately. though. these eccentricites are
but fleeting fancies. We shall not be entire
ly free from eccentricity this season. but
certainly ii would be difficult TO point out
any special mode which would be said
to be unsuitable for adoption by q true
eleaante. The ridiculous narrow skirts
with their entravve ankle bindings ana
knee sashes not quite q yard and half In
circumference are no longer worn by
women OF good taste; the new tailor
skirts for walking are still extremely
short, close-ttt.nG over the hips, and
Just full enough at the hem to allow ease
OF movement.
Fashion has decreed. It is asserted that
q new era OF simplicity is about to dawn
y very subtle but agree able chance has
come over the spirit who dominates the
world OF dress. He-or il NAV be she.-
is nov determined to lead us toward
fashions which carry with them an at
moSphere OF the mysterious east We
are going 10 be more or less oriental this
diScreetly displayed, and these lines are
to be as natural possible. Small
WaIstS-in the sense understood four OF
I'VE years aSo-arc considered .'inpossi-
one, ana the female form divine is to DO
allowed full freedom to carry itself With
grace and distinction. Before entering
INTO details OF the fashions of the early
winter season woman must learn to
walk wei. to move gracefully, to study
every action.
The model costume which has heen
made to Illustrate the idea L. of yellow
radium silk, rich and lustrous as molten
gold In form it is redinsote huggtng
the figure at the sides. There are some
who might object that this toilette would
be trying to certain figures on account
OF the diversity of lines suggested in the
complicated ensemble While hav. ng the
appearance OF a tunic gown IL Is i'm real
fty made in one piece. the skirt having a
curious horizontal trimming OF bullion
embroidery and aised motifs at the knee
line, while the bodice and. upper part ;re
arranged W tn perpendicular effe. Is by
means Of bands OF sable and raised
bullion motifs, the bottom of the skirt,
with Its pointed, snaky train, having the
same handsome trimmings arranged in
Semi-curves. The "cross-over'' style OF
bodice Is one of the novelties of this sea-
son; the sleeves cut i'll one with the
bodice. kmono fashion. The space be-
tween is filled in with a dainty vest OF
venice point yelling gold tissue. Slippers
OF dull brocade and a La France rose
Tor couture ornament in soft pink shade
add that ever fascinating s6upcon OF the
1mprevue to b. illiantly beautiful color
scheme.
Women who seek the picturesque may
now choose from three distinct sty1es
The vogue of the princess lines, which
still holds its own, in spite of newer and
more Fantastic modes. allows the pretty
cfaelaine styles for slender figures. The
heavy but silky or Sauzy drape. les close.
clinsng and enwrapping the knees and
ankles the upper part of the figure being
Sheathed in Il close-ffttiEg garment, per
m a very fair imitation Of oriental
modes. AT the same time the short
puffed sleeve, the square cut. deep yoke
of the empi.c modes make gowns a la
Josephine quite correct for the figures
that can wear them.
Simplicity is also the keynote for girls.
althcu ugh, be it whispered, 1t is a sim
pliclty often quite as cCst.y as the spfen-
dor that sometimes marks the older
woman gowns. The young girls gown
shows simple and flowing lines. as belt
her figure. The materials used are fine
chiffon cloth for afternoons, set off by
jaunty furs and Il becoming hat. Her
evening gowns, and she needs several In
ii season. are of net, tulle, or pc de
chine, marqusette and shiniest of radium
silks. Gowns of tana@ra suggestion,
with low swung draperieS, will al . pre-
dominate for girls frocks. as will m
pire styles and the oriental gowns, these
last being especially beco ming wfere an
der figures are concerned ] vely eN-
ample CT taragra frock for & ri was
u two-toned affair in &c sc rink vel ed IN
white cry staI-studded chiffon combined
with malines lace; u japanese f.'ock. was
in cherry-cClCred satin yelled in Sc
pink, the big bow of the obi, without
ends being d prominent feature, as was
also the brilliant chry santhemum, which
was posed with positive art just over
the left ear
Occasionally we see that while tie ac-
curacy CT line in any accepted stvla VIII
not brook any deviation, Grain COM
bina lions are at times rem 'r-ablv sue
cessful. 4 close-fitting sheath in april
Get satin is Cverhung with ong tunic
OF palest yellow sik-emhro de ed lace
The top OF the gown alb We the snort
wais. line shows horizontal lines of drap-
cry drawn softly about the figure. the
yalriug that secures this drapery vail
ishing under n rane! CT silver lace: In
the back this parel is of satin and shows
vertical tucks that WIDEN out bel W IN
inverted pleats Brr I'D han6s Of silver
cross the sfi,nmering gold OF Tire kirt
This robe has little sleeve tfnis ed with
a bit of apricot c"lored 9'uze apont the
top CT the arm. si-g,e fold o. the fane
gauZy fabric being laid across the burt
Pearly effects obtained by Transparent
textures OVERLAPPING one anofner are suii
much in vogue where evening frocks are
These smart party fr0cks
somehow never seem inappropriate ana
are made of chiffon ard lace over paie
tinted satin shaaths. This Yelling is the
piece de reSisfanc Of the ROBE, All the
rest is mere background.
Fashions in hats are numerous ana va
ried Our old friend the marquis, or
white or coIored felt trimmed with COCK
AIDES. or with plumes. is stylish. Large
directoire hats are trimmed with ostrich
feathers c.Niniche" shapes, coming well
over the face and trimmed with aigrettes
are well to the fore. and the turoan
tooues both Russian and French. are very
A smart model is OF black FOX
fur finished at the side with bright green
Mephisto auills: another and a more SEN
sationaI example is a very small specimen
in gray velvet. having on the front an
immense aiqrette. standing upright.
Draped wells in chantilly and in Brus-
sells or in chiffon, with velvet dots anc
elaborate borders. are coming In again
There Is an element Of dignity and wei
balanced grace in the draped Veil. ana
though many refuse TO wear them, there
ave. also rany who look exceedingly
we'll in them.
The Jackets this season will be worn
boil, long ard sort The latter VIII
perhaps be, more in >>orue. made without
revers. very. close-fitti>~ in the hack.
showing to ADVANTAGE the >'etty hgures.
SO long hidden, by,-t directcSe or en-
nire STYLES. The long jackets S'' be
<cant and, close, with long. tght-IStinS
-,oa,,ae and trimmed with fur