Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
COSTUMES FOR DEBUTANTE AND MARION

shades. embossed with floral designs
In contrasting tones in velvet or satin.
silver brocadcd chiffon I'm white, with
silver flowers and leaves. tied with
enc of the new ribbon sashes, and
worn over a slip of blue or pink,
makes a very attractive gown.
Our debutante Is allowed latitude
not only as to color, but need no
longer conform to simple lines. as
heretofore. Since drapery has hnn
such n vogue in up-to-date garments,
she has adopted It with zest, and. al
though her skirts are not swathed
about her in ample folds. yot there
is always a suggestion of drapery
about her trim girlish figure. IN fact,
almost the only feature OF mature
modern dress she is forbidden is the
bizarre Oriental effect
Another effective decoration for the
gown Of white for afternoon wear Is
the new Roman ribbons These are
so much the fashion that new ways
Of employing them are being con-
stantly devised One of the most at
tractive is the crushed girdle. This
Is generally made with ends, ono
shorter than the other and both
pleated in an attractive fashion. Each
end is laid In three pleats, and, as
it hangs free the pleats open with
charming effect These Roman rib
hons are also much used i'm millinery.
especially on the soft black. plush
and velour hats which are in vogue
FOR ordinary wear 10 Is twisted
about the crown. and finished at the
side by a fat ornament Sashes Of
tho light colored ribbons, pale blue
White gold and pink. are worn on
the young girls dancing frocks, both
With dresses Of chiffon or net and
with tho heavier frocks of wool ma
torials.
The wonderful brocaded velvet rib
hons with satin backgrounds are also
greatly In favor They have dashing
Designs of large roses and blossoms
Rosebud taifeta ribbons have the de-
signs running down the center. and
glain borders with picot edge. Gobe-
lin is the latest shade for the hand
some ribbons These are at their
loveliest when encircling the bodice
of diaphanous white gown.
The butterfly bow of marquisette or
chiffon IS one of the simplest OF these
esthetic touches. Butterflies OF lace,
ribbon. tulle. iridescent gauze and
crystal lace, wired to stand out. are
used to clasp the folds of the drap-
cry. Frequently the dainty wisps Of
! lace which serve as shoulder sup
ports are clasped on the shoulders
/ by butterflies Of seed pearls or cut
/ crystals, white or colored
A dainty evening wrap, for wear
with the girlish frock. may be made
Of brocaded satin in any of the fav-
ored pastel shades. Its style is some
what unique. in that 1t much more
resembles a tea-jacket than a wrap.
Il Is cut on kimono lines. and extends
below the hip. A decidedly drawn
in look is effected by the use of rows
OF cording, into which the material
is shirred. A ruching edges the
wrap. extending about the neck, front
closing. hem and sleeves. This wrap
is simple in line, easily constructed
and altogether girlish and dainty.
The gown OF the second illustration
is suitable alike for maid and matron.
II was developed in brown brocaded
charmeuse. Tan satin i'm a plain sur
face was used for the collar and the
insert of the skirt. The skirt. Is
three-piece. and may have a pleated
/ or a gathered back The woman OF
fashion who has many gowns, and
gowns for every occasion, favors this
+ design for its simplicity and pleasins