Evening journal., 1913-04-05
FUTURISM AFFECTS SPRING FASHIONS
Gorgeous COlOrS Once IrreCOn-
CiIabIe Now in Close
JuxtapOSitiOn

terminated in two ends falling mid
way to the knee The vest front is
of Milan lace The skirt is fashion,
ably caught up in two deep tucks
across the front which, unconfned at
the sides. form the folds OF drapery.
One-piece frocks, notwithstanding
the advent of spring and the fact
that summer dresses are in the max
ing. have lost none OF their popularity.
This Is not surprising when II is re-
membered that no matter how simple
they may be they present a finished
costume effect The openings at the
fashionable shops have covered the
whole range OF advance summer
modes. That the seasons garments
are 10 be characterized by style and
beauty is proved by the features in
troduced, the fabrics chosen, and the
grace OF line and curve.
General lines will undergo no radi-
cal change. Waists i'm blouse effect,
back and front have peplums. long
or elbow-length sleeves. either close
fitting or on loose lines and coming
from dropped or regulation shoulder
seams, skirts narrow at the hem and
broadening toward the hips, with
folds OF drapery in the skirt proper
or cleverly inserted in an overdrop.
are the features which dominate
spring fashions. The sash, as we
know IL now, was introduced first in
the mid-winter season. To be sure,
these charming accessories. in one
style or another. never go quite out,
but the sash OF today is unique among
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ored ribbon or soft messaline either in
stripes, MORE or Bulgarian coloring.
Sashes. too, in the new shades Of Nell
rose, flame, brilliant green, purple and
French blue are worn with afternoon
and evening gowns Many of them
are brought high on the corsage,
others are suspended low over the
hips. The sash is also a strong fash
ion note I'm the tailored suit, and is
distinctly novel when tied in front
Sometimes it has long ends appearing
in quite distracting fashion in the
center-front from under vested and
cutaway coat.
The long Russian blouse Of the win
ter will be replaced by one Of much
shorter length fashioned on loosely
/ fitted iiues. This coat is particularly
we'll fitted to slender figures, and
when worn with a broad sash Of any
| fancied shade Of ribbon. ie as girlish
and pleasing as II is possible to con-
csive For wear with these indif-
ferently fitted jackets, skirts elabor-
ate,y draped are much in favor. Walk
! ing is made possible by the skilful
3 introduction Of slashes and inserts
I Notwithstanding the fact that the
finger Of disapproval has been re-
peatodly pointed in their direction
slashed effects lead the fashion fOr
the afternoon and evening wear The
influence of this style on shoes ano
stockings is at once evident Owing
TO the exposure Of the feet and the
prominence given to the shoes, only
the daintiest dressing may be toler-
ated
The materials used for frocks viii
continue to be soft Crepes. both o.
fancy and plain weave, are very popu
, lar The attractive gown of the sec
one Illustration was developed ingra,
crepe de chine with front, collar an,
belt OF similar material in white
Bodice and sleeves are fashioned II
one The three-piece skirt has tunii
Of gray bordered crepe. smartly drap
ed and caught toward the center-back
The pointed train is feature Of thu
latest spring models. To accommo
date the ample folds ana sort materia
Z. Of prevailing afternoon and evening
/, dress models, a wrap on loose line
is essential. A new style. known al
the mantle wrap. is very attractive. II
; all outward appearance IL has neithe
cut nor line, but great folds Of mater
. ial caught high in the center-bacl
J by a buckle and falling over tn
shoulders in layers merely suggestive
OF sleeves. Apparently. a piece o