The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-03
A FEW SUGGESTIONS
FOR THE TROUSSEAU
That Will Aid the Prospec-
tive Bride.

A fetching set of hat, scarf, and reti-
cule developed in velvet and pink roses
in wee sIIken buds accompanied the 60
ing-away costume Of a recent bride. The
hat was a small affair, with short, roll
ing brim, faced with a shirrlng Of velvet
in Marie Louise green. The large dome
like crown was of black velvet, with
simulated bow of fur in black, relieved
with a cluster of pink buds.
The large collar Of velvet was edged
with fur, the whole suggesting the lines
of a fichu with crossed ends. The reti-
cule was large, and in envelope style,
edged with fur and cluster OF buds
appearing on the point Of the nap. A
heavy silken cord was attached, which
was sIung over the shoulder.
Vogue of Black and white.
Black and white gowns are promised
the caclet they enjoyed during the past
season, and are especially smart for
evening wear. The main impression they
give is that they are essentially grace
full in line and very light in texture.
White liberty, covered with black lace
and trimmed with jet fringe. is much
used; white damask, trimmed with fur
and point de Venise, is another favorite
combination: black charmeuse, trimmed
with ermine and Chantllly. looks ex-
quisite.
The skirts cling, and are drapped in a
hundred different ways. Many of the
decolletes are V-shaped, and the waist
in most instances is placed rather high.
No pettiCoats could be worn under these
clinging skirts without spelling their
lines, but there is no suggestion OF the
inconvenience OF last years slit skirts.
except, as l understand. at one or two
Of h. i
say unoriginal dressmakers who persist
in making them in spite OF public opinion.
. A charming black taffeta dress with q
touch of green on the corsage and black
silk fringe to trim the panier skirt was
among the prettiest day dresses at
fashionable opening" and with II was
worn a short cutaway coat with the long
sleeves. wide at the bottom, which are
only to be seen at a few exclusive shops.
Dainty white ruffies softened the sleeves
and throat, and made the whole thing
quite fresh and desirable.
Ribbed Velvets-ShOulder Capea.
Another simple and attractive costume.
an imported model at a winter opening"
was in ribbed gray and black velvet
trimmed with black liberty satin and a
large shawl collar OF opossum These
ribbed velyets are far more practical
than the plain, even weaves, which show
the slightest trace OF soil.
A fashionable tailor is making a lot of
useful ratine and cloth morning tailor
mades, which show short skirts, rather
long coats, fur collars and cuffs, and
bloused corsages. When fur is not used
a very original wool trimming is. but II
Is very difficult to describe; IT reminds
one OF gray lambs wool shaved very
close and 1t shows several shades OF the
same color. Shaded bands OF II trim a
skirt or a corsage quite amusingly.
The sleeves of all these practical little
costumes were long and wide near the
wrists, shped so as to fall almost to a
point. 1t is extraordinary how these
sleeves change the line OF the whole
costume, and IT takes one some little
time to grow accustomed 10 the differ
ence