Evening journal., 1913-05-10
'LEATED or PLAIN THE PEPLUM PREVAILS
Most Varieeated COlOrS Com
bined to Form the Co.'S
tune Scheme

side and 10 point in the back. The
closing of the front is a unique feat
ure. The skirt shown with the waist
is two-piece, with slender lines at
hem and waistline, Waist and peplum
were developed in silk crepe of Cubist
motif, and in shades of tan, yellow.
brown and cerise The girdle is of
brown panne velvet. and the skirt OF
tan epOnge. II is entirely up-to-date,
and for spring and summer DAYS.
whether spent in city or country, will
be most satisfactory.
Tunics appear either on coat or
skirt On the coat they are joined
20 the waist section by a wide girdle
OF messaline or ribbon. either in dull
or gay tones. They are very much
in evidence in the costume for after
noon and evening wear Whether
made of lace. net or chiffon of con-
trasting hue to the foundation. or OF
charmeuse or silk Of similar tone and
material, they are alike attractive.
One handsome Dress of Old-rose silk,
recently seen, had a tunic Of pale blue
chiffon slightly gathered at the back
anu NiAH10 dl llt oluts ANOlntI
gown-of mauve chameuse- had
tunic OF plain black net, which rippled
somewhat at the lower edge The
waist was fashioned on kimono lines.
and the edges Of sleeves and tunic
were finished with a roll of gobein-
blue satin, which made the edge firm
and accented the ripping effect Chif-
fon embroidered in monotones or in
pleasingly cOntrasted shades net with
motifs Of beads and jet, and lace in
any color or design, are much used
for these attractive waists and tunics.
Finished with girdles Of picot-edged.
Roman striped ribbon, or ribbon with
raised floral designs, and worn over
a silk or messaline foundation Of tur-
quoise blue. yellow, Nell-rose. pink
mauye, or black and white they make
most charming costumes for any oc-
casion.
Many Of the jackets, so-called, bear
some resemblance TO derssing
saucQues The blouse effect of the
waist back and front. the fulness
under the arm, the low cut of the neck
with finish of frill of fine embroidery
or lace. and the short skirt of peplum,
confined above the waist by sash OF
ribbon, are the characteristics of this
garment. And many are the new and
fascinating materials of which such
Jackets may be made Crepon, fig
ured and brocaded silks. Futurist and
Cubist silks. ratine in fancy figured
designs, are all used and are all ef-
fective.
One OF the most attractive of these
waists is the one seen in the second
figure It Is fashioned on the Russian
] line, with close-fitting sleeves and
high collar II was made of Cubist
silk of soft, flexible quality I'm tones
of green, yellow and black on "a
I background of white girdle OF
( black satin finished the waist The
skirt was made of black satin The
short slash effect at lower left side
/ is in very good style
For the evening dress of chiffon or
lace and the lingerie frock of batiste
or eyelet embroidery, a coat con-
structed on these loose lines is par
ticularly desirable. as even in summer
some additional warmth is often es-
sential Made of one Of the new
silks, either figured or plain, or of
lace or chiffon. it Is not only service
able but a charming addition to the
toilette. A combination of French
colors in pink and blue Futurist
shades Of purple. yellow and red or
Oriental and Occidental shades may
be chosen regardless of tone, glaring
or bizarre, Just so long as it be sufi-
ciently striking Colors long con-
sidered smart ne longer receive the
least notice in the chronicles OF Dame
! Fashion. Black and white, for ex-