Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
By NINE. HAUTE MONDE.


seems TO be increasing. The
under one generally Of supple
satin. is often draped and drawn in
around the ankles over this a con-
trasting material IS drsped or pleat-
ed. In the latter case 1t might pass
for an elongated tunlc, especially as
it is often Of taffeta. The fancy for
these double skirts finds better me-
dunn OF expression IN the sheer sum
mer materials Through the upper
one. which is transparent. one sees
the colored Earniture OF the under
one and the effect Is very soft and
pretty.
Hawthorn. sweet peas and hedge
roses are reported az being in IA
vor in Paris for summer millinery.
a novelty which has been introduced
there Is the cretonne flower for
trimming straw sport hats" This
isn't q bad idea as the regular mus
lin and silk flowers are generally
inappropriate and always are un-
hats
The black velvet neckbands show
great originality and variety. one
has a tab about three inches long
hanging directly in front. the end Of
the tab being weighted with q
motif Of briliants set In platinum.
Some are tied in "A spreading bow ~
one side; others in a tight little bow
al the back. one that / saw was
tied in a butterfly cravat bow direct
~ in front.
For the summer hats. which are
now the most important millinery
concern. flowers tulle. lace. and rib
bon monopOlize the attention. An
attractive garden party nat seen the
other day was a typical broad leg
horn with a standing ruCne Of black
tulle encircliug the crown, and an
other lying flat on the prlm. Be
tween the two. at one side toward
the front was a great pink rose with
its green foliage. while a little sheuf
Of pale blue wheat, with very long
spears" thrust out toward the front
and another to the back.
Salmon Is a tone that has but re
Gently arrived. II has become popu-
lar because Of its vivid tone. pink
itself being too duh to suit the eX-
igencies OF the moment Shrimp $
a dye, too. that is popular But like
all the rest, IL must he in supple rich
silk or satin, or in mousseline de
sole. The big sashes that are known
as the "Directoire," (though they
are not really SOD from a kind OF
draping at the side or back.
The best dressy tailor mades are
now in MORE, either In black or In
one Of the new shades 1t Is like
supple silk, and is rich and effective.
being manufactured with special
care. The weave which has been
fashionable. or rather mas been a
candidate for popularity during the
last year, was handsome enough. but
stiff and hard. Now the makers have
brought out superfine material
which is bound to be fashionable for
a long time to come MORE is in
clined to be oldish; but this new
variety is quite flirtatious, though
serious enough to gown a GRANGE
dame More is well used IN comb
nation with satin, taffetas, or even
cloth
A novelty in parasols mas a ferrule
end which is an exact reproduction
OF the top Of the Directoire walking
sticks carried by the beauties Of that
period The handle end OF this para
sol IS slim and plain. When closed
It is reserved in position, the ferrulJ
end-which is quite long being held
as if the parasol We're realty a Direc-
toire staff.
A beautiful example OF color blend
ing was exemplified in pretty dress
in japanese blue silk, printed with
smaN violet roses. One side Of tbs
skirt formed a pannier, whereas tn,
front and back widths crossed on,
another at the knee beneath a piul
and mauve velvet rose with darl
violet foliage similar flower fas
tened the violet velvet belt IN front
Handsome New Art" gupure, dye,
a warm ivory in a design OF plum
and leaves, trimmed the bodice an,
the Venetian unGersleeves In whlI
mousseline de sole.
Elaborate lingerie dresses this sea
son are almost exclusively OF EN-
broidered batiste combined with rea
laces of the heavier varieties, suel
as coarse filet. Cluny Nenise an,
Alencon. or they are Of net witt