El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-08

sash as we know it now, was intro
dUced first in the mid-v-inter season To
be sure these charming accessories, IN
one style or another, never go quite OUT
but the sash of today is unique among
its kind 1t is made OF bright colOTed
ribbon or soft messaline either In
stripes, mOire or Bulgarian cOlortnS.
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 COrsdge. others are
suspended low over the hips. The sash
is also a strong fashion note in the tai
lored suit and is distinctly novel when
tied IN front. Sometimes 1t has long
ends appearing In quite distrScunS
fashion in the centcr-frOnt from under
a vested and cutaway coat
The long Russion blouse OF the win
ter VIII be replaced by one of much
shorter length fashioned on loosely fit
ted lines This coat is particularly well
suited To slender figures, and when
worn with a broad sash Of any fancied
shade of ribbon. is as girlish and pleas
ing as 1T is possible TO conceive. For
" ear with these indifferently fitted
jackets skirts deliberately draped are
much in favor. Walking Is made posi-
BILE by the sf1ilful introduction OF
slashes and inserts Notwithstanding
the fact that the finger Of disapprOval
has been repeatedly pointed In their d.
rectiOn. slaShed effects lead the fashion
for afternoon and evening wear The in
fluence of this style on shoes and stock
L
exposure of the feet and the prom
inenCe given to the shoes, only the
daintiest dressing may be tolerated.
The materials used for frOCks will
continue to be soft. Crepes. both OF
fancy and plain weave. are very pOpu-
lar. The attractive gown of the second
Illustration was developed in gray crepe
de chine with front, collar and belt Of
similar material in white. Bodice and
sleeves are fashioned in one. The three
piece skirt has tUnic of gray bordered
crepe, Smartly draped and caught to-
ward the center-back. The pointed
train as feature Of the latest spring
models. To accommodate the ample
folds and soft material OF prevailing ar
ternoOu and evening dress models,
wrap on loose lines is essential A new
style. known as the mantle wrap, IS
very attractive. To all outward appear
ance u has neither cut nor line, but
great folds OF material caught high in
the center-baCE by buckle and fall
ing over the shoulders in LAYERS mere
" suggestive of sleeves Apparently,
piece of material three yards in
length. confined in the center by an or
nament and laid in drapery over the
arms. answers the purpose For tins
handsome, carei eSsly flung together
garment only dainty and rich materials
are used FlOwered taffeta. cnarmeUse
ruateIassc and faille silk are most in
favor. Sweaters for athletic coats
have undergone considerable change.
Ratine is as much in demand as the for
mer tricot weave. These knitted Goa IS
have cOnspicUously bright colors intro
duc2d in belt, collar and cuffs Light
shades for steamer wear will be much
in evidence. White. in wide vale cor
duroy. will also prevail. Coats for this
purpose are fashioned on ample lines
with large kimonO sleeves a wide belt
applied well above the Waistline IS a
notable feature