Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-06
FROCKS FOR AFTERNOON WEAR
BY MAuDE HALL.

New York, Nov. 6.-The formalities
of afternoon functions demand in the
way of smart frocks than ever before,
yet Dame Fashion seems not to mind
this remarkable drawing upon her gen.
ius for novelty. We used to say that
although there are so many new ac
cess0ries,, the general outline OF fash
ionable frocks is the same. This is
less true just now than ever There
Ia no general outline about the dresses
OF the truly smart women. Every model
Is stamped with her own individuality
Of that of her dressmaker, and some.
times both.
The woman who does not know the
use of the materials and trimming
that she has at her command, is sadly
lacking in the essential points of good
dressing 1t is true of course, that the
smartest frocks are developed in rich
materials, because they are intended
as models. But there are wonderful
ways contriving lovely garments ont
Of inexpensive fabrics and trimmings,
so they will be splendid rivals for the
real things"
All of the latest skirts for afternoon
occasions hike" up in front, as one
rather blunt onlooker expressed along
the avenue the other day. AS fur.
ther doubtful compliment she declared
them to be graceful III they are scan
dalous." Now the ethics of the fash
ionable skirt would exhaust the phil
osophy of the ancient Greeks. If one
entered into their discussion. There
Is one way to get around the subject,
and only one; wear what your fancy
dictates, and let people talk. or course
the woman who cares enough about
criticism to be annoyed by it, win
avoid extreme modes.
Frills of chiffon are combined with
satin and satin-faced cloth in many
of the new minaret effects. This is
true also of chiffon and crepe de chene
and crepe and the soft, pliable new
velvets. The plated flounces are soft
and sheer that they do not add bulk
to the figure. Then the bodice is
plain, in most instances, being trim
med with fishu of net or lace. There
is, in addition. of course, some sort of
a sash arrangement to lend pic.
turesque effect. Many designers elm
mate the waistline by the wide Cir
dies which swathe the figure from be-
| low the bustlne nearly to the knees
still others hang the wired tunic from
a raised waistline, or drop draperles,
with pannier tendencies. across the
sides, and bust-like drapings in the
back. On practically all the new
frocks the waistline, as such Is omit.
ted.
No one will deny that dressing well
on small income is serious problem
with great many women But there
is solution and it is much simpler
than one would imagine. Here is the
secret of being well dressed with a
little money; have color scheme and
follow it.
The woman who gets her costume
all in one color, from boot to plume.
looks as il she had spent much more
money than the one whose toilette
consists of lot of colors dashed TO.
gether. The materials also look rich.
er and the style is even better when
everything you wear is of the same
shade. A gray frock, with gray hats.
coat and a blouse also of grayish very
effective and smart: the same is true
OF brown, blue plum color rose and
dark green. But a gown or suit OF
startling color is always short lived.
Beautiful lines, simplicity and ex-
quisite materials distinguish the best
OF the imported models. Stunning
plaids and checks is soft, silky ma.
terials, with generous sprinkling of
wool to make them comfortable, are
much in demand for dressy frocks,
especially the one-piece models. Tn,
usually stunning is a blue, green and
dull red check, trimmed with bias
folds of its own material combined
with folds of blue satin. The belt
and underblouse are also of satin,
while the shaped front of plaid ex.
tends in a narrow strip up to the neck,
where 1t is met by turn.down collar
Of silk, hand-embroidered
The girl who can afford several
dresses, or who is willing to distribute
the sum of one good frock between
several inexpensive ones, would do
well to include a plaid dress in her
winter wardrobe, for there is nothing
prettier.
For those who are short il Is wise TO
contrive that there is a distinct line.
either in cut or trimming, from head
to foot, right down the center. In these
days of shaped and two.piece skirts
this is easily managed, piping or but.
tons marking q definite line. that