Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
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X Yuletide will have arrived-the
~ season Of good wishes and good
cheer
I extend my heartiest greetings. and
trust that your Christmas will be
very merry
While you are enjoying the pre-
holiday festivities. the old world"
is crowding the days full of excite
ment. Never has a season been a
greater success socially. Many
charming entertainments have been
given lately.
A diplomatic reception was given
. last week at the Elysee Palace by the
president It was an extremely regal
affair.
The stunning toilettes worn by the
ladies greatly enhanced the brilliant
scene.
The high wasted dresses recalled
the days OF the first empire
Extremely bright colors were in
evidence: the rainbow-lned evening
gowns were masterpieces of the de-
signer's art.
A lovely gown of coral mousseline
de sole was trimmed with Jet fringe.
Simple and elegant was a frock OF
white tulle over white satin. The
draping o. tulle was deliberately ON
broidered with pearl and crystal
beads.
One gown particularly pleased the
fancy, reminding one of the sunset
tints of the sky. The foundation was
a peculiar shade of dull cerise char
meuse. This was yelled with gray
mousseline de sole. A beautiful dull
gold lace was used to trim the tunic
and sleeves. A band of chinchilla bor-
dered the hem and sleeves.
A charming gown, decidedly ex-
treme in color and style. was OF
orange-colored mousseline de sole. A
tunic of crepe de chine. wonderfully
embroidered with crystal beads and
brilliants, fell gracefully over the
underskirt.
The square train and hem were
edged with band Of skunk A spray
of orange-colored paradise was worn
in the couture to complete this strik-
ing costume.
A gown worn by a charming member
of the Austrian nobility was an exqui-
site combination OF silver gauze sea-
The foundation was Of the ea-green
charmeuse- This was slit up ten inches
at the right front disclosing a section
of sequin spangles.
The bodice was a short-waisted sur
plice of silver gauze. A breadth Of the
| silver lace formed a panel down the
| front and back. A glittering band Of
brilIiants bordered these panels.
Festoons of crystal beads held the
panels together over the hips. A belt
of eequlns and brilliants formed the
empire waist line
A band Of sequins and towering
plume of sea green adorned the couture.
This was truly stunning costume.
At tea recently given at one OF the
gorgeous mansions which dot. the Eau
, bourg ST. German many stunning aft
ernoon gowns were noticed.
A model by Drecoll was Of taupe-col-
ored velvet The dull sobriety OF color
| ing was relieved by touches of old-blue
| wooden embroidery.
A most elaborate frock was OF white
velvet. The hem was finished with
band of dark gray velvet Crystal but
tons were used as trimming.
A smart gown worn by prominent
American was Of rich dark-brown vel
vet. Ruby-red silk was used to en-
broider it. Bands OF skunk edged the
sleeves and skirt.
Charming was a costume of Old-blue
velour de laine. coliarette OF black
tulle relieved the severe plainness OF
| the bodice.
An attractive gown of black velvet
had a girdle OF bright ruby red. This
/ was finished at the back with small
fat bow.
Wraps for evening wear grow more
fascinating as the season advances.
Rich brocades shot with gold and silver
threads are the favored materials.
A model displayed by Bechoff-David
was of oyster white brocade inter
woven with gold. Wide bands of erInine
bordered the hem and sleeves. A shawl
like collar of the same fur fell grace
fully over the shoulders.
Another handsome coat was or Old
gold-coIored mirror velvet. The inning
was of china blue brocade. Skunk FUR
formed the collar and Guns large
cabochon of china blue embroidered
with gold fastened the coat 70 the lett
Very stylish are the new fur jackets.
They are cut like a bolero IN 'front.' Wnlle
the back is pointed reaching well be
low the waist line.
A Jacket of errnine was worn with
skirt OF white broadcloth, trimmed with
a band of black velvet.
lovely negligee noticed at the
Louvre was of pale pink chiffon over
satin. Bright rose satin formed the
collar. This was edged with a wide
ruching of chiffon
Another OF rose colored corded silk had
hands Of Spra0SuOWn trim II.
Dainty petticoats OF charmeuse or
creme de chine are trimmed with bands
of the Same material several tones
large hats of seaIskin are gaining in
favor over the smaller toque On bonnet
one noticed lad wide rolling brim
and broad fat crown. wreath of
duh pink satin roses encirclcd The
crown A cluster of the same flowers
was caught underneath the brim across
the back.
Truly the holiday fashions are in ac-
cord with the bright, glowing yGle log
ELOISE-