Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-23
FASHIONS AND FADs.

FAST1IONS HNO THUO.
The narrow collar ruche has been re-
Short evening wraps are very fashion
able
! Navy blue holds its own with the new
err shades.
The kimono sleeve seems to be with us
to stay.
There is a tendency to the long waist
| lines this season.
P1umes are wonderfully shaded, no
colors being used.
All the hats are very youthful in de-
sign and appearance.
Some walking costumes are made Of
cerise mummy cloth.
The surplice line is followed in many Of
| the new blouses.
| Almost all Of the trimming Of the new
millinery is at the back.
Pearl and smoked pearl buttons are
used to trim modish gowns.
Wells most worn have lace patterns and
are in black and white.
with lingerie and block satin gowns
bright green hose are worn.
| Check materials in gay colors are to be
combined with plain materials
| The new hats are trimmed with rich
~ t. off Tryfyo
A novelty introduced this season is cot
ton goods with beaded border.
The blouse with the contrasting sleeve
is feature Of the new fashions.
ii Black and white, which has been so
much worn, is now thing Of the past.
The colors of the moment are beige,
white, champagne and pale citron.
] The new parasols suggest Japan and
all her rich and picturesque loneliness.
| Quantities Of ribbons are to be used on
the graduating frocks this season.
| Suits Of MORE are to be much worn
| when the cloth costume is discarded.
The long, pointed slippers of the Parish
ennes are expected to be fashionable.
The Indian silk crepe is the most pop
ular and is woven in many odd designs.
Other street suits are made Of light
weight broadcloth. poplin, ratine or dag
onal serges.
The sleeveless jacket has taken a per-
manent place in the new fashions this
spring.
Yellow silk hose and black satin shoes
are worn with beige or dark colored
suits.
Cotton wolfe embroidered with small
beads makes a very pretty gown for
summer.
Evening gowns grow more elaborate.
much cloth Of gold and bugle trimming
being worn.
The Bulgarian blouses are SO new and
so beautiful that they will be enthusiast
tically received.
All the ribbons are as filmy as the ma
terials they adorn, being of gauze with
satin borders.
When pleats are used on skirts they
are stitched down to avoid extra fullness
above the feet.
| above the ankle, having absolutely no
leather showing.
Many walking costumes have wide Cir
dies, which extend even below the nat
ural waist line.
Ostrich feathers made into fancy shapes
have taken the place of aigrettes on the
new millinery.
Brilliant colored hose and low dress
shoes will be feature Of extreme lux
ury this coming season.
Cordeheres and tassels are used ex-
tensively as a trimming on evening man
ties, toilets and day gowns.
Little turnover collars of different coll
ored laces, suggestive Of Josephs coat,
are making their appearance.
The prettiest nightgowns are the SIM
ple kimono style with French, slightly
fitted backs and rounded necks.
shade: for one who prefers less somber
coloring. the raisin shade Is good.
Poplins. a combination Of silk and
wool will be very popular. It is OF soft
er and more supple make than hereto
fore.
On many gowns underbodices of cream
chiffon, lace or net are used, forming
deep chemisettes and full sleeves, which
extend below the short sleeves fashioned
Of the material used for the skirt and
blouse.