The San Francisco call., 1910-10-30

FTERNOON gowns are nova
" days considered a necessary
~ part OF a well-planned outfit
They save wear on the skirt OF
the tailored suit. although the Fara
sienne holds up her little hands In
disnay at the thought Of wearing
street dress IN the house, as some
Americans do. The one-piece frock
IS a STYLE that we would do well to
adopt. II fits IN so beautifully on all
seniformal occasions, such as funcn-
cons. card parties. the matinee ana
for receiving callers IN the daytime.
And the best OF the thing is that from
the question OF cost an afternoon
frock is attractive to the woman OF
moderate means.
,The sketches from Paris have been
made with q very important idea In
mind. Last years dress can be made
over into a stunning frock OF this
season. The song is much like the
cry IN the little eastern town OF
which our friend Aladdin was shin
ing example of laziness. New lamps
for old was the message of hope TO
the housewives; new xrocks from the
old ones" Is the burden OF this song.
Tho style Of the one-piece afternoon
gown depends upon the little French
touches more than upon any special
scheme of line. Black velvet Is para
mount as trimming, while satin runs
close second. The high line at the
waist Is evident; the narrow silhouette
and the yoke and sleeves in one must
be observed
Black satin IS used to bring cash
mere frock OF last winter into the
modish class Of today. The bolero Is
made Of this, its upper line curved In
two points and placed over a divided
lace yoke. The undersleeves are OF
lace. while the cashmere sleeves are
flowing at the lower edge-a noticeable
point on the fall models.
When the length OF the skirt needs
trimming on account Of stitching, faded
portions or piecing, apply broad band
OF satin as shown A buckle made at
home over cardboard, with net and
beads, is effective at one side. holding
the long, narrow ends Of the sash
Second IN the attractive quartet is
smart little dress of mousseline de
laine or wool voile. piped with black
velvet. If Il happen 10 be green, by the
way, combine it with mauve, for this
is an exquisite color alliance that Paris
has wisely accepted The yoke and
sleeves can be made of new material.
mousseline lace or net, and the belt,
yoke and modified hem should be trim
med with brass buttons.
Do you like the third idea2 Crossed
IN surplice lines, with buttons at one
side and braid at the other. il requires
opening The guinpe has an application
of ecru lace Black velvet IS used 10
edge the sleeves and the bottom of the
plain skirt A bow of black velvet ana
"a glrdle complete the frock.
A leading house in Paris shows the
last design. Bright-green charmeuse
is the material and a broad band or
successfully conceal the piecing on the
skirt. The yoke is veiled in the same
color of chiffon, a charming effect Sc
cured by the color over cream lace.
Simplicity is the Characteristic OF this
last gown
There are no Innings to these frocks.
They are 10 be worn over soft silk slips.
The waists are constructed over sheer
batiste Innings, and yokes and subcuns
are attached to the underslip, giving
the effect of separate cuffs.
II is indeed the day OF the remna ant.
Two pieces are almost invariably used
for one gown: SO that last years hope
less frOck can be freshened and MADE
new by a short length OF new material
There Is no excuse for old-fashioned
gowns hanging In disuse. Bring them
into the sewing room and let the ngnt
OF day and Of Paris remodel them into
becoming garments for afternoon wear.