Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
FRENCH FASHION
NOTES

LEX having hao taste OF balmy
"A spring weather. this week the
"A mercury took sudden fall, caus-
ing furs and heavy topcoats to be worn
again.
This winter has been distinguished
only for its rains and fogs. Yet there are
people who will insist, with all serious
ness, that the winters OF Paris are alto
gether delightful and marked by fine
weather.
II one dares to contradict, they pity
ingly look beyond one and shake their
heads in a melancholy manner that we
should discourteously find fault with
anything foreign.
The crisp, cold weather Of tho past
week has been altogether enjoyable.
Wednesday was marked by a most pic
legation. It was q bazaar giving q most
excellent display OF Swedish homo in
dustrfes."
The house was tastefuily decorated
from top to bottom with flowers The
young girls who presided at the stall !,
were costumed to represent the different
provinces Of Sweden.
The articles sold were lovely laces.
embroideries. pottery and dolls beauti-
fully dressed in Swedish costume.
Every one of note in the diplomatic
circle attended. and the ladies were ele-
gantly and becomingly gowned.
A coat suit of shot taffeta was worthy
OF description. It introduced the rich
fuchsia co,orings. The short cutaway
coat had tight-fitting sleeves.
<oey tIa ~ Sa1
Large. fiat, covered buttons decorated
the front. Narrow purple fringe Dor
dered the collar and bottom OF the coat
The long skirt was formed OF three
sections, each stitched with broad
tuck over the other. The fringe Dor
dered each tuck
An afternoon gown worn by a smart
American was Of white satin charmeuse.
The skirt opened down the left side OF
the front. disclosing q scarf Of black
mousseline de sole, which dropped from
over the shoulder
The magyar coryage was effectively
draped and finished by a chenisette OF
white chiffon crepe.
A narrow ribbon through a lace bead
ing drew this into shape at the base Of
the throat.
The long "wrinkled" sleeves OF black
mousseline de sole were finished at the
wrist by a pleated fril.
A charming model OF taupe-colored
charmeuse had a broad girdle and but
tors Of bright blue satin.
The neck line was finished with
double collar Of pleated tulie. Over this
was worn a finely embroidered collar Of
sheerest white linen.
Double ruff1es of pleated tulle finished
the long sleeves.
The really fashionable woman only
wears her prettiest frocks in her own
home or at very private parties.
For all public occasions, such as tea At
the Mirabeau, concerts in the afternoon
and formal calling, she is as quietly
clothed as possible.
A very pretty dark woman wore at tea
time IN her own home a trailing gown Of
black charmeuse. Over this foundation
was worn q short tunic OF dull gold
satin, with long sleeves terminating in
points over her hands.
This tunic was deliberately embroid-
cred in tones Of red, green and Persian
blue. The neck was slightly low. On
her head she wore a curious 1eWeled
cap of eastern workmanship
For dinner gowns and evening recep-
tons nothing is so popular as white
chiffon velvet or satin trimmed with
lace.
These lovely gowns usually introduce
one glowing note OF color on the cor
sage.
Cloaks for evening wear are still OF
beautiful materials. odd in shape and
combinations of colorfng. Rich brocades
of satin and chiffon trimmed with real
laces or embroidery and lined with soft,
supple satins are the materials most
uSFd fashion these.
Smart hats continue to appear. Each
day finds a new variety upon display.
Caroline Reboux designed a stunning
model of violet straw. A huge bow OF
violet velvet lined with cerise trimmed
the left side.
Another stunning hat by the same
artist was In leghorn.
The brim was covered with founced
mousseline de sole. A fat bow OF white
velvet was placed across the front
Cut steel and rhinestone button- and
buckles are popular ornaments for all
gowns.
Double and triple skirts are fashion
able for lingerie dresses
Snnart frocks for the children are as
a. rule, made with separate guimpes OF
fine linen or batiSte-
These are finished at the neck with
dainty turnover collars. ELOlSE-