Evening star., 1912-01-09
DANCING DRESSES
AND ACCESSORIES

What completely enhancing affair is
the little dance frock of the moment
Dressmakers are finding this just now an
all-absorbing theme, and vie one with
the other in bringing out more and more
ephemeral seductions.
Some of these dainty dresses are the
merest thistledown, or at least are so
cleverly constructed as to have that ap-
pearance. AS a matter of fact, they are,
comparatively speaking. singularly dura-
be, the several layers Of yelling combin-
ing to make a fairly solid whole. Nor do
these transparencies crush. which is quite
a consideration.
1t will be understood that this reference
is to ninon and crepe chiffon. Net is en-
ployed. but very sparsely just now. Soft.
shadowy effects are much more in re-
quest. and these are only wrought with
chiffons and such like. while the color
ings are Of the tenderest description
mperceptibie pinks and blues. mauves
and greens, employed singly and collec-
lively, but always artstically.
Two admirably typical examples of the
dance gowns in vogue were seen recent y.
One was of pink soft silk, yelled with
white. The hint of pink in it was just
the faint suggestion of morning sun
rise.
The modern reproductions of these
laces is quite wonderful. groundwork and
edge alike defying detection, and where
these founces slope off in front there are
introduced groups of little satin bows in
a soft sevres shade of blue.
On the simple bebe corsage the same
lace was employed in the form of flat
double bertha, shaped tucker of crepe
frock would be fitting attire for any CIR.
from eighteen years TO the early twen-
| ties, and might of course, be varied in
countless ways so far as coloring Is con-
cerned.
| The other gown was of satin char
meuse, with the distinguishing feature
of a slit-up back and front of the skirt
apertures through which floating sashes
| of chiffon eme: ge, weighted with dia-
mante fringe. In this way the decreed
while decidedly comfortable freedom
was afforded the hem, an almost i'm
| perative necessity. by the way. In view
| of th., freak waltzss and the two steps
| Back and front also the skirt was car
ried up above the waist line in two
crossed points. each one uphe,d by dia-
mond button on charming fichu OF
thoagh taut folds low down over the
shoulders and edged with the diamente
fringe Beneath the fichu there were tiny
chemise sleeves. which were not how
ever. supposed TO SHOW, anu dTouHu Ine
| waist there was passed fine silk cord
ing. the ends Of which are caught up III
uneven loops at one side of the back
where there was disposed in original
manner cottage posy of roses and
leaves On an al!white gown this posy
and the ribbon bandeau in the hair
would supply sufficient color relief.
| Despite the temptation of many more
ornate ornamentations. the Young cir
still remains faithful to her simple rib
bon bandeau, which is so much more
amenable to individual adjustment thar
the made-up sequin confections. The
latter worn by the right person. are
cha rming enough. particularly the wide
empire cachepeigne. but simplicity hap
niv remains the keynote universally
struck by the young girl.
| Another distinguishing note about hei
at the moment is quiet abstention from
iaweiry. In this she affords a striking
Contrast to the young married woman
whose excessively long earrings, diamond
heats and ropes Of pearl are all recog-
nized media OF the truly elegant toilet.
A favorite little affectation with the
vonnr girl. however is long wisp OF
tu,Ie about the throat. There are some
rirls who adopt quite consistently. for
day as well as evening wear. this tulle
scarf the floating ends of which allow a
coquettish handling.