The Washington herald., 1911-10-15

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A8SH good many hours Of the night we'll.
teMN 4 Trouvile is the spot in which to do 50.
Also this is the particular week OF all
US&M&1I the year when the entire world of dress
kS0H9SI focks there bent upon seeing, being
Fashionabes there by the
score, wonderfully costumed exquisite
taste. Pretty and chic actresses and members of
the opera wearing gowns that striking and stun
ming and delighted with the attention they at
tracing there in throngs. But perhaps the
greatest interest the representatives Of
all the dressmakers, of which each sends down
several 10 exploit thelf creations ana also 10 keep
in touch with those of rival establishments who
might, by chance, give ideas and suggestions for
forthcoming models.
The gowns wraps hats and the furs that are
worn by these representatives of great houses are
wonders, and the number of them fairly turns ones
head. There are costumes for walking n the morn
ing. Others the style for the luncheon hour
third change is made for the races in the after
with possibly fourth for out Of door tea, and
for dinner at the Casino there more beautiful
toilets than counted, the trouble being not
what to look at, but simply to try not to see all
AS display OF fashions for every hour Of the day
1t is safe to say there is nothing like 1t the world
Not to be left behind in this race for seeing the
newest and latest, the correspondent for THE TRB-
UNE made the trip to Trouvle Sunday and took in
the wonders of the spectacle from morning until late
night. By then 1t seemed to her weary head that
hundreds of fOcks had been thousands of wraps
and millions of hats. There certainly was an end
less procession of all, no two of anything being ex-
actly alike and everything having something especial
about it that might claim ones attention.
A great many of the costumes seen were too elab-
orate for wearing at any place but where they ap
peared and there that would in wise
suit the average American taste. but there were
dozens that were charming, wearable' and delight
the eye. This true of hats well as gowns
and of of the little accessories of dress that
may be mentioned.
place. judging from all signs. it prom
ises to be a black and white season. at least the
early part certainly will be, for black and
white the predominatng colors worn. Black
gowns trimmed in white and white gowns showing
touches Of black TO set them of. There great
many all white gowns, too. these being invariably
worn with hats match. OF lingerie
strongly in evidence English embroidery batiste
crused with exquisite lace. Venetian lace frocks
bined with chiffon. tuue. net. and marquisette
TaTetas heavy corded silk the plain
white stus that seemed to be destined for lasting
popularity Both will doubtless be much
for occasions that are not altogether dressy ones.
Some the corded silk coats and skirts were the
smartest things imaginable for this material seems
to lend itself to the present style Of making moth
ing else has seemed to do. 1t clings TO the figure
better than tafetas is supple. and yet It has SUM-
cient weight to keep in form in the matter of the
coats. 1t is really old silk revived, and is a
bit like the silk serges that appeared the first Of
the season, being much better in quality. with
heavier cord and a great deal more smartness
The costumes made OF this plain, not quite
q tailored finish. but nearly with skirts
and coats that a little below the hips. Some
of the skirts were double and even three hounced.
but fitting closely. Others were paneled front
back, the sides, but these panels stitched
down and not allowed to hang loosely, did those
of the Whatever the style of making all
these skirts short-three inches least above
the ground-and this be characteristic of
any and all light colored gowns intended for the
street. 1t is sensible fashion and that It is
hoped will be lasting
The most marked change IN most OF these and
other skirts is that they not mounted but show
their bands at the normal waist line. possibly
just tiny bit above. The finish there Is the same.
simply stitching, few loops Of the silk put on
and down, through which may be passed narrow
belt Occasionally these skirts show but
tons either side these being mother pearl or II
OF
materials.
One attractive model showed a skirt Of two nounces
the lower one being somewhat narrower than the
upper. Each cut about the bottom in four shall
low scallops pped with velvet
The coat fastened with button only and had a
large collar, small reveres and deep Of vevet
The collar was short in the back but came of way
the shoulders and over the sleeves almost the
elbow The velvet also white and Of a new
kind called English cotton velvet It has a short
nap not particularly silky surface, but it is
soft and Is lovely used silks, cloths. serges, and
the like. White taneta costumes are not so elabo-
rate they would for all of them are simply
made. skirts almost plain. and bodIces finished with
. soutAching, velvet heavy braid or lace.
One that was worn at Trouville conspicuous
by being trimmed with fur, band about the
white fox, with a narrow border on either side
Of chfnchIla- The bodies showed little soutach-
ing in gray braid to match the chinchilla, and
the back hung sash Of white chiffon, the ends
Of which showed white and gray fur bands like the
skirt. With this was small gray tulle hat
trimmed with white atgrettes, completing a toilet
that was unusual and most artistic.
Besides white gowns there many most at
tractive black ones to be seen, in chiffon in
crepe de chine and IN velvet The velvets are
adorably lovely, being thin satin. with sur
face that has Just enough gloss to give 1t beauty
and all doubled faced. These facngs. or Innings do
not Bhcw, except when walks, unless Of course
the inner side is used 9 part of the costume as
IL frequently the case.
Besides black and white, the popular COM
binaton, there others that fascinating There
Is new shade Of prune color, that is lined with
Chinese yellow and subergfne tint lined with pale
blue, both Of which have been made into smart
frocks. hut black showing white beneath. with
q shade OF red that is not crimson magenta.
but between the two, IL the best liked.
velvet, chiffon and In fact all gowns that not
intended strictly for street being made with
fuller skirts II they not really volumi-
heus they are draped in such manner that they
appear 80. Some have overskirt enects fashion
that has been regularly brought out for the last