The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-07-29

Ia monte carlo with some
~ friends who have been
%N there all the season and the
r weather was simply glori-
W. GUS. Blue sky, blue sea
and blue gowns; at least
there were a great many of the lat
ter, for blue in all shades is quite
the rage Of the year.
Nothing could exceed the brilliancy
of scene on the terrace of the Casino,
and In the Casino itself, at all hours
Of the day and night during Easter
week. 1t battles description. ! have
always said that the famous planches
at Trouville, that broad wooden path
way BY the seashore. showed off pref
ty gowns better than any other walk
In the world, but the terrace at Mon
te Carlo runs the planches very
close. And then at Monte Carlo one
has glory Of golden sunshine and q
blue In the sea ouch as the northern
watering places never know
And the dress? 1t was quite won
derful! Morning, afternoon and even
ing.
This year, as always. noticed that
for morning wear fresh white suits
had 1t all their own way; nothing
could equal them for effect in those
brilliant surroundings and no other
costumes could prove 30 fattering to
smart and pretty woman. And Of
white costumes, they were many and
of varied materials. The more sue
cessful were those of pure white lin
en-. that canvas linen which In France
we call "toile rationale. This mate
rial Is firm and yet supple, and wom-
en- who have to study economy can
console themselves with the knowl.
edge that 1t gives almost everlasting
wear. But then 1t must be perfectly
fresh and spotless-always
Many of the smart tailored suits
were extraordinarily tight and skimpy,
but others. and these may be taken
as heralds of the near future, showed
q tendency toward more fullness about
the moment. but this applies more
particularly to afternoon gowns, is
that which is slightly baggy at the
knees and tight round the feet, but
not tied in; rather is this tightness
achieved by the introduction Of heavy
fringes and by skillful weighing than
by cutting away Of material.
| spoke a little time ago of the com.
ing revival of accordion plated frills
under the hens Of skirts. long and
short, and as each day goes by the
certainty of this revival becomes more
assured. We are as yet some way
from this change, but faces are
turned In that direction.
At Monte Carlo saw several of the
much discussed Jupes culotte. But
they were not worn by any of the
really smart society women, nor did
they call for other notice than a lit.
tie quiet ridicule. The smart women
all say the same thing: That the
1upe culotte Is very we'll for certain
occasions, In private, but that it Is
quite impossible as a costume for
street wear
The full length sketch which
send shows one Of the newest cos
tunes for afternoon wear; costume
of rather fantastic order, but none
the less attractive. The tight skirt
Is cut up at the sides, but 1t is not
divided" In any way. 1t conveys
the trouser effect without being at all
"trouser." The tunic is very long and
also cut up at the side and the quaint
little coatee shows the tails at the
back which are feature of some Of
the most exclusive spring models. l
cannot say that these tailed coats
are universally becoming, but certain.
ly they are uncommon.
! saw one Of our prettiest Partisan
actresses wearing a coat Of this kind
on the Casino terrace on Easter Sun
day and 1t was made of nut brown
chiffon cloth with lining OF shrimp
pink taffeta. The tails were cut away
more sharply than those indicated in
mense revers In the directoire style.
The skirt was made Of cream shan
tung silk In a very heavy make and
a blouse Of thick cream lace accom-
panied It.
A quaint "cabriolet," seen at the
Casino, made quite a sensation. 1t was
worn by an exceedingly pretty woman
and It's unexpected outline attracted
general attention. The dress experts
of Paris state. confidently. that we
re about to revive the glories of the
'tbriolet hat, or bonnet, and that In
@ near future. And am Of opin.
that this Will be the case, as this
lyle OF headdress Is suitable ac-
compartment for the semi-transparent
and fluffy" costumes which await.
This year, above all others, every
thing depends on the original shape of
the hat and on the beauty of the
straw, for In many cases the trim
mings are quite simple, such az might
be arranged by any clever homo work.