Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
French Fashion
Notes
PARIS. Feb. II.


petus to the designers for fash
Joining sheer batistes. null and
linens into attractive lingerie
models. Dressing sacques are being de-
signed in sheer white batiste. with
flower designs worked in coarse linen
thread, the color Of which is again used
for the buftcnholes and scallops. Many
are Of pale rose with pale blue flowers
IA combination that hints Of the colors
of the empire.
The hand-embroidered corset cover and
petticoat in one is the favorite garment
It Is easily made. and the slender lines
and subsequent good fit of the outside
skirt are strong recomme ndations The
white silk princess slip. with its adjust
able laee-trimmed ruff1e is another
model enjoying high favor The lingerie
rufHe is unbuttoned and washed when
necessary, while another style of this
convenient idea may be substituted.
Sleeves OF the newest models OF
biouses and dresses show a slight full
ness at the elbow.
The hats to be worn with the simple
costumes for spring and summer will be
large. There is little trimming on these
shapes. the ornamentation consisting Of
q caboehen Of frilled lace. metallic rib
bon or a panache.
A stunning model OF old-gold straw
faced with black velvet had q butterfly
of black lace on the brim. Lace roses
are also shown in astonishing natural
forms on large black hats. Indeed, the
large shape OF black or white straw
trimmed with lace on crown and brim
IL gaining the approval of well-dressed
Parisians. Perhaps the fact that either
of these can be worn with any color In
point in its favor.
An attractive Lewis model was OF
black straw. its crown OF chantilly lace
which also was used to drape the brim.
decorative touch was added to the
lace, by the way. as only the French
can give it, in tracing of heavy white
thread that defined the design on the
black lace.
Meteor and all clinging materials will
be used for the costumes for formal oc-
casions. while basket weaves in the
coarsest threads will be in vogue for the
simpler models. The coats of these suits
will be short. The separate coats still
remain long.
Biscuit color Is In great demand OF
course. ii is perishable, but dear to the
heart Of woman. When this shade forms
background. for a cross-bar OF Old
rose in . thin line it is fascinating
The costume de ville,' or what you
eau the .shirtwaist suit, Is enjoying a
few attentions from master hands.
BELTS TO BE WORN
Drecoll shows an early spring model
OF. blue serge with black soutache as
trimming A patent-leather belt four
inches wide Is the other feature. These
comfortable little dresses are often made
without collars. Gray in all the grada-
tons Is used by this maker.
A deep hem reaching to the knees i,
used on many skirts Of afternoon models.
Do not forget that the straight, round
length is the thing.
Black mousseline over old-gold satin Is
the favorite combination for dressy aft
ernoon gowns. One seen the other day
at Tire Ney sisters establishment was
of this combination The overdress was
simplicity itself, but the underblouse
was deliberately trimmed with gold lace
A deep ruffie of cream net finished the
collsriess top. and the sleeves were
three-quarter length. A deep hem OF
satin reaching TO the knees was used.
Af'er- the tied-in and draped effects it
GENES a quiet relief
Lingerie dresses are very attractive
Wide bands of the material. heavily
embroidered. are the effective trimming
rsej on most OF these models. These
bands are placed on the bodice TO give
a bolero effect, one Of the new lines for
spring and summer. The skirts are full
and round length, the bodice and sleeve
IN one piece. and a bright ribbon girdle
four inches wide finishes the frock Over
here the princess models are conspicu-
ousiy absent.
At the "Athenee'' a most delectable
toque was worn by one who has the
professional status to set the fashion.
II ID an Alphonsine model of the popu-
lar turban shape, of green net, covered
with gold tulle- An aigrette is placed
on the side quite low down under a chou.
of which Is another chou This is wound
around the head and fastened above the
other rosette. You can imagine the in
terest displayed by the feminine mart of
the audience. as the final touch is given
by the clever hands of the actress. OF
course, II requires a deft manipulation
TO secure just the proper twist, but you
can trust the Frenchwoman to master
the art Of attaining becoming lines while
you wait. ELOISE