The Washington herald., 1913-10-12

What a well-known fashion writer de-
scribes as the mad madness of the mo-
ment's modes has not yet reached Wash
ington, but only because the majority of
maids and matrons of smart society able
to indulge themselves in the newest fash
ions are lettering in places more attrac-
tive to the socially elect than the National
Capital in a warm october.
That there will be radical departures
from last seasons modes, even for the
most conventional woman. may be ac-
cepted without debate, thus saving much
nerve force.
Miss Jessie Wilson, selecting her trous-
seau in New York, may, and no doubt
will, continue to set an example Of mod
esty and common sense, but she is seri-
ous-minded young woman. buying her
frocks for Williamson, Mass, not Wash
lngton, d. c.
That the great majority of feminine
guests at the White House wedding, now
only six weeks away, Will not turn from
the mineret tuniC, the peg top skirt, the
cOIlarless blouse and kindred effects with
The superb disdain Miss Wilson is show
ing is another foregOne conclusion in
matters satoriaL The peg-top skirt and
the mineret tunic, the peg-top skirt, the
ed by smart washingtonians abroad ana
In New York, with the promise of presen-
tation in Washington not later than No
vember %.
Although official information is still
lacking concerning the details of the COM
ing White House wedding, the fact of an
afternoon ceremony in the East Room
and a large company to witness the same
is assured. AS a consequence, smart aft
eFnoon dress will be established early in
the Washington season, for every woman
honored by an invitation to be present
will be attired in garments absolutely
new. For no clothes can be smart this
season that are not new; the designers,
manufacturers, and importers have seen
10 that That the American woman de-
spite her boasted independence has fallen
in line with designers, manufacturers, and
importers is also shown by the ready &C
ceptance OF the advance modes, and the
fact that every retail shop in America
appears to be selling its ready-to-wear
stock made six months ago below the
cost of production.
Not only has the silhouette changed
completely in the past six months, MAX
ing a last years gown as much out Of
the picture as though it was made ten
years ago. but hats, shoes, furs, even
gloves and neckwear are Of new shapes,
new cOlOrs, and new materials.
With silk-topped boots and Corsage bou-
uuets of patent leather roses, making
their appearance at the same day and
hour in the 1rawing-rooms of the truly
smart, who can deny that we are in
topsy-turvy world, so far as the fashions
are concerned?
To return 20 Miss Jessie Wilson and
her trousseau. The wedding gown will
he white satin. the richest and sOftest
weave OF an American maker. 1t will
De- made entirely by American labor and,
according to a close friend OF the bride
.o-be, is now well under way in New
York, where its pretty young wearer just
,nnCluded a weeks shopping and returned
10 Cornish, New Hampshire. The other
rousseau gowns. on the same authority,
have been selected from a well-known
speciality house with great judgment and
good taste. but without any special eN-
OynditUre Of thought or time. Handsome
'urs will be an important item in the
rousseau OF Miss Wilson, who will find |
he New England climate the most rigid
she has ever known. Mauve. violet, and