Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12

lR LACK and white rules the models
w \ shown for winter resort wear That
4 - this fancy Tor black and white, which
I H. , has been the predominant note Of the
uu11zuHulEN late winter modes, viii last we'll into
EyfT-UttF{A the summer Is the opinion OF those who
w. AlEtfH should know. Modists and millinery
designers rather chary about Civ
ing up their choicest secrets before the openings in
late February or March. but all agreed on the
black and white combinations 1t has proved such
successful follower OF vivid colors, and the
the profession have developed such a way Of putting
touches OF crude colors against this combination that
has made many wonderfully pretty gown this last
like black and white for the introduction of color
note, then one IS apt to find an amazing number of
successful costumes.
It is when tho vivid colors used back
ground that present by far too
gaudy and tawdry appearance. The colors do not
harmonze and one is in doubt about what to wear
any occasion. The arguments against the black
and white is that groups of such
one sees at large social gatherings lose all gayey.
There is also this fact to bear In mind; that unless
black and white combination is chosen carefully
there is nothing so loud looking.
s.
The Improvement over the OLD time methods of re-
heving black and white lis TO introduce Egyptian and
oriental colors with it, Heretofore designers have
largely favored pastel shades in conventional appca-
ton. Pale pink and blue and lavender and canary
yellow were tuo tones uaos,l touch up and bring
I'm relief the white ANA n.a Today these
would stamp one proFie. %. Vivid reds, Chinese
and cobalt blues, Orange .J.vs papal puppies and
grass green are the ones chosen.
These vivid colors a.n possible on account Of the
present methods % r.il.... whatever yelled Is
often moro artistic than waCh fully revealed
and this 'H trae OF ta gorgeous trimmings which
so lavisAly applied 10 t-ese black and white dresses
Both uoiss aal Ee..v satin ...U be greatly used in
coat suits fcr Woar nj rho southern resorts The
fashion is effective and not eNtravag giant. 30
far black satin is tho only color used but in the
moire suits OF copper brown on the shades
dun blues and greens ara shown. This MORE is not
OF the heavy boardlIo sttT-ess that are accus-
toned TO associate with the hlt an admirable
rather rough texture with the soEtness satin and
just a tiny suggestion OF tho watering that is so
artistic.
Tho satin is not messa.IHo meteor. Tt is some
what heavier though IL has the su7pIoness Of the
other weaves. All these suits muao with the
straight short slim coats, single breasted turnover
collar band al the hem OF the straight narrow
skirt and plain set in sleeves.
The evening dresses for southern wear are partic-
larry attractive as well somewhat daring. There
Is brand new notion I'm evening gowns that IS a bit
startling az hrst even in this period the imitation
Of tho first empire times Many OF the gowns are
made OF black and white blue in duh shades
which run close second 10 the black and whites
These chinons are richly embroidered with tiny nor
'elain beads 70 give weight and drag against the
azure. The daring part OF the frock Is the lining
which is OF pink chiffon; beneath this pink chiffon
i7dergarments are donned silk tights
tendency % the modes present is towards a
0ther lopsded effect which is shown IN an inhnite