Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-21

Fashions and Fads.

Heels are to be lower.

In materials. pied de poule. Is one Of
the newest.
Among the newest hats are very low,
broad affairs.
The plated frill holds its vogue won-
derfully well
Jet for buttons is not quite as popular
as last year.
The coioners plume is more than ever
worn on small hats. Shaded automobile
wells are among the novelties OF the
hour.
Yellow is one OF the favorite coIors an
the summer advances.
Lace and plain linen turnovers will be
worn on stocks OF silk.
Patent leather belts fifth enameled or
jeweled buckles are in the lead.
in embroidered Numbered turnover col
lars.
French gowns are finished with large
round collars of hand-emoroidered oatiste.
The combination OF contrasting ma
terials is still a fashion greatly In favor.
Tlrbans are rising IN height and also
showing the narrow effect at the crown
apex.
New and fetching are bags and belts
OF cretonne incrusted with nne wnits
soutache.
often the distinctive touch OF the even
ing gown Is the one rose worn on the
corsage.
Scarf silk, with deep double border. Is
the popular gauzy material Tor even
ing gowns.
The opinion is universal that the Dutch
collar effects will predominant throughout
the summer.
1t is quite smart TO have ones belt.
pumps and handbag OF the same ma
terial. whether leather or velvet.
One OF the newest curtains is made OF
green linen appliaued with heavy pat
termed copper-colored ciuny lace.
Small hats OF sealskin. beil-shaped. with
a small brim. and military turoans. are
TO be much In vogue TINS ran.
R,bbon sirdles OF satin taffeta and
MORE are seen on street and fancy gowns
that have just arrived from Paris.
Hoods are seen on many OF the hand
soonest evening capes- Tnese are oiten
finished with q tassel more or less eiao-
crate.
Gilt buttons, which have been exceed
C05Co
this summer, will be used on the fall
gowns.
Fantasies in plumage grow more and
more eccentric, enormous coin spots.
stripes. plaids and iridescent coloring be-
ing displayed.
This years vogue IL the white parasol.
not matching the small accessories such
as stocldngs. belts and hats. - It did
last year.
The liking for bits OF cretonns. judi
ciously introduced as trimming. has never
been quite overcome. Every now ana
then II reappears, but now it, popuienV
is seriously threatened by the Ferusn
For skirt trimming nothing 10 better
than wide folds Of the same materisl; as. or
satin Of the same color USED IN to'os-
These are untrimmed-
some of the most attractive OF the
gold or silver embroidered shoulder
scarfs or shawls have richly knotted
fringe OF silk shoe strings
The new sackcloth material IL an imi-
tation Of coarse packing canvas Ana
vet IL is in reality an expensive fabric
1t is a mixture Of silk and wool.
An effective theater or informal dinner
gown is OF changeable blue and pink
taffetas. The skirt Is made with the tunic
banded In over a slightly full skirt.
There Is a disposition again TO use small
buttons In an ornamental way, ana tne
return of old-time mail heads" Is among
the possibilities Of fall.
Exceedingly handsome necklaces and
chains are those Of coral and silver BEADS
IN combination. Usually three or nve
coral beads are used to one OF silver
Quaint diaphanous capes. slightly en-
broidered, to wear over coiored dresses.
will be much used this summer, tnus
harmonizing with the general fashion OF
transparencies.
Beaver is TO have q great season IN
millinery Such hats, trimmed heavily
with velvet Persian satin, brocaded on
metallic ribbons or silks, will prove most
elegant in style.
Delicious little neckties are OF bias satin
ar velvet the ends ornamented with
punches OF tiny taffeta roses and iea$es'
while similar knot holds the tie to-
gether at the throat.
One-piece gowns on the street and Tor
calling. day reception, day weddings.
matinees etc, will again be prominent
during the coming season. mace Oh oros"
cloth.
The banded skirt. IL the band Is drawn
In too tightly is rather absurd, outs reA-
sonably proportioned. 1t Is become vel
. come novelty. where novelty IL "oe'
sought In skirt design.
IL is not likely that the PERSIAN cIaLS
will Wane before the autumn, as the ialA
and winter fabrics viii incluoe some
beautiful and unique combinations IN fer-
slams in velvets and other rich textures
Narrow black velvet ribbons are 20 %
used in several rows as edge trimminss
on afternoon gowns. Laght coaoIeo VEL
vet ribbon from one TO two mcnes VIC
will be used on satin and chinon even
ing gowns.
The tiny marquise parasol. covered with
ChantilIy lace, with which old-time DANES
protected their complications when driving:
is coming In again for carriage USE anu
1t has the old folding pearl handle.
The present mode OF coat ciosings-low.
shawl-like collars with three or four
large buttons for closing below-wiil un-
doubtedly continue through the winter.
and for this purpose handsome buttons
will be In demand.
Several seasons have accustomed US to
coats of lace and net but printed or
candle Is rather q novelty. II Is rather
attractive, though. A coat OF white or
Candle printed with bouquets OF PINK
roses, looks well over q lingerie gown.
R,bbons for coiffures are Persian pat.
tened with q woven design In gold or Sill
ser associated with narrow black o.
white satin stripes. Others are Of change
ahIe taffeta or motre. ana Sun others are
in brilliant pompadour patterns.