The Washington herald., 1914-05-03
Photo BY Edmonsto1.

ed American with a taste for Paris
styles.
To the casual eye this skirt appears
to be a round tube model close fitting
about the hips. and escaping the ground
by an inch or two, with its distinctive
feature-a rurie OF eight or nine inches
describing a deep, sharp point in front
and losing itself in some intricate drap-
cry in the back. The effect is the latest
silhouette with just the right width at
the hips. and narrow line at the ankle.
The back is where the new idea comes
In. for the conventional looking sash ends
that are wide enough TO be called panels,
are cut in form with the front. drawn
back. and tied in such a way as to
completely disguise the fact that the
back seam is open for at least twelve
inches. The freedom in walking or in
dancing by this new slit can readily be
appreciated by all women. and not
few men. who have watched even with
out participating in the modern dances.
Mrs. William S. Crozier. wife OF the
chief OF ordnance OF the army, and
leading spirit in the Red Cross confer
ences now preparing for war, Is another
smartly attired woman, who has depart
ed from the old-time coat and Jacket
suit yet is 'Tailleured'' to perfection.
Mrs. Crozier. who frequently walks TO
the War Department with Gen. Crozfer.
wears skirt Of white and black check
with the basqued jacket OF black cloth,
in new and distinctly French lines. No
place but the Rue de la Paix could
originate a costume like this particular
creation. The skirt shows little fuIlress
except in the back yet produces the
apron drapery line without the apron.
II Is totally untrimmed and three inches
on the ground.
The Jacket is very short, Just covering
the waist line in front with possibly an
inch added in the back II closes snugiy
up the front without any hint of waist
coat but has rather broad collar OPEN
ing from about three inches below the
chin. Over this is worn a white collar
OF the Paquin model in French organdie
and hemstitching. The sleeves are long
and close fitting Mrs. Crozier tops this
with round all-black hat, neither large
or small and trimmed in delicate para
disc plumage and satin ribbon. She also
on occasion carries one of the smartest
OF parasols In warm rich purple.
There is no falling of in the demand
for new dinner gowns and dancing
frocks. despite the season OF the wear
For to be smart the frocks of the spring
must all be new. The comfortable the
ory that a well-made evening gown
might claim all seasons as its own has
been exploded as one can see any We'd
nesday or Saturday evening at Chevy
Chase, where the semi-weekly dances
have taken on the appearance of formal
balls, so far as the attire Of the par-
tcipants is concerned.
At the Country Club, where onIy on.
most can entertain at time. the dinners
ana small dances are the occasion of the
possible dressing, while an aft
ernoon reception at this most exclusive
of all Washington clubs, calls out an
formal and modish a style of dress an
a White House wedding. In fact, many
recent importations that might have
graced the East Room Of the White
House next Thursday, had the bride to be
not decided upon a small official party, |
are now being worn at the Country
Club or the Playhouse before being
packed for real summer wear at Mar
ragansett. Newport, or Bar Harbor
One Of the smartest of evening gowns
Is white lace and blue tafreta creation
worn by Miss Marion Leutze, daughter
Of that famous sailor and distinguished |
admiral. Eugene H. c. Leutze, u. S. N, |
who has recently retired from active and |
honorable service to make his home in |
Miss Leutze, who is both tall and fair |
looks extremely well in this particular |
gown, which has its round skirt covered 1
In two deep full founces Of white lace |
Over this is a panier of pale blue taffeta, |
short and full, with the top of the gown |
both lace and taffeta in very
smart graceful lines in surplice effect,
with short sleeves of the lace. Miss
Leutze wore her hair in the latest high
effect without any ornamentation what
ever.
Another blue and white evening gown
of particular beauty is that worn by Mrs.
Clarence Wilson, but here the color is in
satin rather than the newer taffeta Mrs.
Wilson's gown also is made with a train
as is becoming for a matron, even though |
/ matron of Mrs. Clarence Wilson's years.
The skirt is Of white, covered in one deem
iounce of white lace The bodice and
iraped overdress and train are of the blue
'atin Of a real sky-blue tone.
Mrs. Joseph B. Foraker, wife OF the
ormer Senator from Ohio. who is visit
ng her daughter. Mrs. Victor -Cushman,
ooked handsome as ever at one Of last