Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
FRENCH FASHION
NOTES
PARIS, March 81.

PARIS, March II.
TINE midwinter season is perplex-
ing one for the welldressed
n woman. Her winter clothes have
become rather worn and--the Riviera
wardrobe is not for the colder climate.
The Lenten period demands sack
cloth and ashes. but Easter morning
calls her forth arrayed In gayest
plumage.
Observing the habituees of a smart
conference which lately has usurped
the popularity of the tearoom. one
could not help being impressed by the
marvellous toilettes worn.
An especially attractive gown was Of
old blue corded silk combined with
mousseline de sole and Arabian point
lace. The bodice of the mousseline de
sole folded over chemisette of the
lace. Broad turnback cuffs finished
the sleeves. The skirt was long and
cut over extremely graceful lines.
An elaborate confection by Drecoll
was of clinging white satin
hedVy lace was com bined with this
material. forming the pointed over
skirt.
The bodice and sleeves were trimmed
with the lace. Soft folds of chiffon
started from the back, crossed over the
shoulders and were caught together at
the left side by cluster of yellow
A gtrdle Of yellow satin finished the
high waist line. Apropos of the high
ana low waist lines, the present mixed
modes are rather disconcerting TO the
woman planning her summer ward
rope She is safe in selecting either
style, Tor the modes promise to con-
tlnue their accommodating elasticity
stunning costume was Of pale tan
SoIored satin. With this was worn a
olrectoire coat with revers which
turn from the waist line over the
shoulders, deepening into a collar at
the back; Empire-green silk was used
TO face these.
The long tails OF the coat. which
green.
Another smart gown was OF cedar
coiored charmeuse. Its skirt is draped
back and front in odd folds The
edges were bordered with lovely old
blue Japanese embroidery
AT one side the corsage turns over
an embroidered rever, which meets
the draping of the skirt with a white
rose holding it in place.
Beer showed gown for evening
wear fashioned of pale orange-coIored
chiffon. This was combined with fine
alencon lace.
The short tunic was bordered by a
dull gold fringe.
Another model by the same de-
slgner was of palest rose-colored
satin embroidered with crystal beads.
White lace formed three narrow
hounces on the skirt and edged the
sleeves.
soft crushed girdle Of gold en-
clrcled the waist line. This was fin
ished at the left side by a cluster Of
tiny gold and pink roses.
Suzanne Talbot is displaying some
exceedingly stylish hats. A small
bonnet-shaped hat had a band of
black velvet bordering the brim
The left side was adorned with a
small bunch of black aigrettes.
a large hat Of navy blue straw had
a facing OF rough white straw fiat
bow of white velvet was placed across
the front.
This hat Is especially good style"
when worn with heavy linen frocks.
Bright red is used to develop some
stunning hats.
Currant red and dark blue is a ia
vorite combination.
Ike time curled ostrich plume
has again come into it's own. Broad
brimmed hats are trimmed with
single plume poised erect in the front
or at the side.
The smartest Frenchwomen have
discarded their waist bags and are
carrying fiat, envelope-shaped cases
of colored leather.
The long sprays of osprey which
form the only ornament of the pearl
and gold caps for evening coiffures
are worn directly In front instead OF
at the side.
Fashions latest edict Is a high
"choker" and cuffs to match Of net.
Narrow bands Of black velvet ribbon
trim these accessories. ELOISE.