Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-01

The straight Silhouette, with no mare at
the feet, is the one striven for by Paris
designers, with, undoubtedly, more at
tractfve results than usually asso-
ciate with the convenient Slip-over article.
The range of materials is wide, including
heavy tussOrs, coarse cheviOts and cloths
that are of basket weaves, while char
meuse, satin and changeable silks under
wolfe are delightfully."- fashioned into after
noon wraps. with which the Parisienne
always covers her afternoon gowns. You
must not forget the Innings this spring
or summer. Brilliant touches can be
given to dull shades of the outer cloth.
Foulard or soft silk in plain or patterned
effect is the most practical Frequently
the lining of the topcoat is brought out
into the light of day by repeating it on
collars and cuffs. Speaking of collars.
they have assumed proportions of huge
capes on many of the models.
In the sketch at the left the long coat
has its shawl collar caught in at the
back under a square plastron, decorated
with buttons and loops of cord. 1t is of
beige tussor. so heavy that the effect and
durability are that of coarse linen.
deep hem gives substantial body to the
lower edge.
Black satin, with a lining of brilliant
blue. is used for the next wrap with the
crossed line at the front. The lower Dor
der of this is a circular shape, fitted and
stitched in place \ huge jet button fas-
tens low at the side This is for formal
afternoon evening wear, the color
being particularly capable OF playing
many roles
The central figure shows a loose coat
of "drap matte or basket weave cloth in
shade of burnt bread Stitched bands
of plain cloth edge the large collar ana
cuffs and outline the front and bottom.
Three buttons are used to fasten the
front The shape is simple, all-enveloping
and very easily copied by any.
More pretentious is the next coat that
reflects the DISQUALIFICATION note, so
apparent in this seasons newest gowns.
Wolfe de sole in a rich mahogany shade
over turquoise blue and gold changeable
silk gives a beauty of coloring that in
itself is gorgeous But when oriental en-
broidery in these shades is used on the
wide bands on the sleeve and skirt and
collar. a touch OF black. occurs at the
top of the collar as ar evidence OF the
still recognized merit o. this contrasting
note.
An attractive line at the front is used
on the last suggestion. The long rever
crosses from the shoulder to the hip. and
does not taper usual. Three buttons
and buttonholes of cording are used; the
collar and deep cuffs are of satin. OF
.'tlleul' or limetree green cheviot with
prune colored satin is this model that so
delightfully."- combines modish line with
practicabilty.
Every woman who is in sthe fortunate
class of travellers either for lengthy jour
neys or little fittings, should protect her
garments by loose topcoat that need
not be quite in the class of the shapelesS
'duster'' OF years ago. Indeed. there is
no excuse for the absence of attractive
lines and colorings in this friendly outer
garment
Among the wooens the French serges
still maintain their foremost place Fine
" striped taffetas are favored, particu-
larly where the foundation color is white
or cream and the stripe is white or dark
blue.