Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-26
OUR FRENCH
FASHION
NOTES

TUST now the "jupe cuiotte' Is d.
Il viding attention People are either
= adopting it. led by some Of our
modistes. or they are ridicuiing II with
the conservatism that Is pleasing to
those of US who follow the golden
mean 1t Is worn here by the name
quins who launch fashions. but do not
always decide them.
That important and disturbing fea-
ture OF the spring styles being dispensed
with, let us return to our skirts ordi-
nary. There is still the tunic effect but
now the overskirt hangs on q contrast
ing color.
The fancy tailored suit shows the little
bolero OF eton Jacket Otherwise the
coats are very short and emphasize the
high waist line In tho back.
Very supple straw toques are shown
now. One seen IN an exclusive shop yes
terday was in bright. ceriss trimmed
with friu and small bow Of black
chantilly lace.
Other high small turbans are trimmed
with cabochons Of garden flowers on tie
side.
Huge fiat shapes with low crowns are
faced with contrasting co1ors and
atgrettes placed at the back.
1t is a great ribbon season 1t Is used
for trimming. and in shades OF rose and
cerise is much used.
Embroidery in bright cclors worked in
oriental. Persian and Bulgarian designs
IS decorating all ktpds OF gowns.
Black combined with bright empire
green is in vogue everywhere. Stripes,
dots and odd designs on silks are
woven In the most harmonious colors
Foulards are popular for dresses, trim
ming and Innings.
Mousseline de sole made up over plain
satin is having q successful exploitation
by PaQuin, Drecoll and Cabot Soeurs
The underdresses show the wide stripes
OF the mousseline to advantage. Even on
these little afternoon frocks tho bolero
fs shown. It Is without sleeves
All vivid colorings are used for
evenings.
White for all occasions Is to be
worn this spring and summer There
are white serge dresses and suits:
there are white marquisette and
wolfe frocks. and there are white In
ems. ranging from sheer handkerchief
linen to coarse weaves for tailored
suits.
The touch Of black or cerise on white
Is one OF the seasons marks.
Brie 1t blue com oned with ceriss
IS used on. q smart crepe dc chine
blouse decorated with eyelst en-.
broidery.
Huge collars that are circular and
resemble capes are decorating after
noon wraps
There Is q decided vogue for black
velvet shoes. Possibly the skirt
slashed at the side or divided in the
latest fashion has created . demand
for ornate footwear.
Stripes In unbroken weaves arc the
favorite materials still
Brocades and damasks are combined
with mousseAne de sole in plain color
ings.
Grays are shown on many OF the
newest materials. The most artistio
combinations Of smoke gray and
tapestry, blue are used for afternoon
dress. Indeed. the two-color frook
10 very practical, for 1t can be worn
with two hats. combined with other
colors. and from one dress there can
be evolved many changes.
Flower toques are quite the thing
over here. Cerise, purple and some
times daring combinations OF these
shades are dominant. MORE hats
trimmed with ostrich feathers ar
ranged fiat around the low crowns
are shown by Jeanne Lanvfn.
The butterfly bow Is another now
feature. being shown at the back Of
huge straw shapes with draped crowns
OF tulle or lace.
On the lingerie blouses there is seen
q continued shoulder seam outlined by
embroidery or insertion. On sepa-
rate blouses Of white satin q touch Of
black and tho lace jabot are the
characteristic features ELOISU