Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22

and deep plating. Another evening
gown of tulle had its skirt bordered
by sable and its softly draped fichu
falling low over the arms, also had a
fur border.
Quaint little peplum bodices of enf
broidered chiffon or net over plain
straight satin skirts make pretty even
ing frocks of an informal sort, and
some OF these have odd touches of
trimming which give them distinction.
One such model, in delicious shade
of pink, had its peplum bodice of white
chiffon laid over pink chiffon and EN-
broidered all over in sprig design of
pink crystal. 1t was further embroid-
cred around the demi-decollete neck
and sleeves in coarse white wool and
heavy pink silk.
In one-piece frocks for afternoon
wear there are innumerable pretty
things both in silk and cloth, though
velvet plays a very conspicuous role
in this connection. For wear under
fur coat the velvet frock, unless its
bodice is almost entirely of sheer ma.
terial, is too warm, but it is ideal for
wear with the little fur pelerines and
capes and scarfs which the Parisians
are so fond of.
Under the long fur coats which are
50 great craze this winter the frock
of charmeuse, meteor, taffeta or other
lightweight silk Is the comfortable
and practical thing for dressy wear,
with the useful fine serge one-piece
frock for rougher morning wear.
Black is still first favorite for the
general utility frock of this type, with
blue serge for the knockabout frock,
but charming models are to be had in
all of the dark tones, particularly in
the deep panne and violet shades in
taupe and other deep grays, in the
various blues, in browns of the marion
and seal tones, and in greens, chiefly
OF the bronze shadings. Some of the
rich deep reds are gaining favor in
Paris, but so far the reds have been
employed chiefly as relieving colors
and for evening purposes on this side
of the water.
The most striking fur fad of the
season is the enormous scarf, usually
straight but occasionally pointed at the
ends, very supple and light, very wide,
long enough to wind round the body
in any manner desired and still fall
almost to the ground. The graceful
wearing of these fur scarfs Is an art
and difficult of mastery. Perhaps that
is why the Parisienne has taken up
the cult so enthusiastically.
For dancing dresses chiffon seems
to be the favorite material this season. |
Solid colors as well as printed floral
designs are used in developing dresses
in this material. The foundations are
of satin, in self or harmonizing colors,
and the chiffon is invariably arranged
in tunic form. The peasant sleeve is !
used in dresses of this type, although |
the set-in sleeve, giving the peasant |
sleeve effect, is also used. Many Of |
the dresses have the sleeves made in |
one with the waist, with the trimming |
so arranged that the severity of the |
shoulder line is relieved. Bead trim.
mings as well as metal effects are
used largely for this purpose. Fringes
Of beads are used to quite an extent
and make pretty finish for the foot
Of the tunics. Rosebuds of satin rib
bon are among the attractive trim
nings for dancing frocks, and are used
% catch the draperies Of chiffon near
the foot of the skirt.
Many of the most attractive dancing
'rocks are trimmed with lace flounces,
either arranged at the foot of the skirt
1r sometimes three founces are used,
with the satin foundation skirt show
ny between each f1ounce Some of the
'repe meteor dresses in the light even