Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-25
French Fashion
Notes
PARIS. Feb. IL

chiefly devoted to paying Gala
- All social obligations must Be
Cancelled before the season closes. AZ
result. the woman well launched In
the social life Of this capital nnds
great demands made on her time and
wardrobe.
tunes worn at an afternoon tea last
week.
One In particular. was OF white
serge The coat. cut below the hip
length. had the short-waisted effect
Collar and cuffs were OF white satin
A belt Of bright scarlet leather worn
with the coat gave . fascinating dash
Of color. Crystal buttons sewed on
with scarlet thread fastened the coat
ana adorned the skirt
Blue serge was used for another
stunning coat SUIT The short jacket
was cut away. and fastened with one
large button Of ivory.
The collar. cuffs and bottom Of the
coat were heavily embroidered with
white. The skirt was perfectly plain
with the exception Of q narrow. loose
panel which hung from the back This
I'VE inches In width.
An attractive gown OF black satin
and blue serge was especially worthy
Of notice.
The foundation was Of black satin.
One side Of the bodice ana the over.
skirt was fashioned of serge.
shaped yoke embroidered with silk
in bright colors trimmed the bodice
Touches of the embroidery appeared
upon the skirt.
Black charmeuse was used to fashion
a striking gown. A deep yoke Of white
satin cut in an odd shape, trimmed the
bodice.
With this frock was worn q jabot Of
finest cream lace.
The display Of spring millinery grows
more interesting as the time approaches
for it to be worn.
Ribbon trimming on hats Of straw and
taffeta will be used more than any
other.
Marie Louise shows a wonderfully ar
ustic hat 1t reminds me Of the much
married Henry OF England. This hat is
bound to prove popular, as 1t Is becom-
ing to all types of beauty.
aSnlOneu OF SILK or TelVet, In ram
o-shanter shape. and trimmed with .
cluster Of plumes at the left side, IL ID
an unusually lovely piece of headgear.
Decidedly chic was hat OF cherry.
est purple was swathed about the crown
and formed the large outstanding bow ut
the left front.
Another new model was of vivid green
TIE brtm .lightly rolled NJ one side. A
eAAded plume OF gray and green
trimmed the left side.
9AAde0 feathers are to be much worn
Sar.naly in hish favor il dark red and
6r ths "sua.li sisters there ara
ifAexninsiy quaint bonnets Of shirrsd
6sinty rsssttas and bows. miniature
4OWaEB OF All varieties and silk In cash
As9s deAEns ars used to trim these.
ame. Darcourt in LA Flambee' II
worth describing.
supple velvet Of nattieT.blue shade
bodice was caught In place by q buckle
Of red enamel. The skirt 10 turned over
very effectively to-form long pointed
train
Block tulle and white lace. en-
broidered with brilliants. formed the
sleeves and yelled the shoulders.
Dreeoll continues to display marvel
Gus gowns for evening wear.
One OF camon,ile satin had a draped
tunic trimmed with dull ocher venise
lace.
Two strands of amber beads are
worn at the neck, and a scarf Of cam
omile tulle embroidered and fringsd
with amber completes this lovely
costume.
A model of white satin had a tunic
of black chantilly lace. The bodice
had a drapery of the lace over the
shoulders. This was caught in front
with custer of shaded coral roses.
Rhinestones in single strands were
sleeves.
Delightfully."- simple was a gown of
white mousseline de soies A short
tunic OF corai-colored m0usseline de
sole trimmed the skirt.
Flounces of embroidered tulle and lace
appear upon many new evening gowns.
Separate blouses to match the suit
skirt Of chiffon and silk will be
necessary to the spring wardrobe
These appear In many new designs.
One of dark blue and green plaid
satin was trimmed with bands Of
plain blue. Another OF corbeau satin
was adorned with large white satin
buttons.
Many blouses Of white. crepe de
chine and satin are relieved by az
Bright plaids and mixed wooden ma
terials trimmed with plain cloth in
. contrasting color will ha used for
children's dresses and coats.
Short coats OF taffeta and chiffon
will be worn by ultra smart women.
Frills. pleatings and ruchings are
used upon every article on which
trimming Is required.
The frill promises to be overdone.
but they are as fascinating and al
Turing as those beloved by the beaux
OF Bath ELOISE