The Washington herald., 1914-01-20
FASCINATING SILKS
FOR SPRING WEAR
Fashionable Preferences. As Well q,
New Colorinss. Textures. and
Types, Briefly Outlined.

Novelty silks In q variety Of beautiful
colorings and weaves are being dfsplayed
! upon shop counters in fascinating heaps
Chiffon taffetas, both two-toned and in
single colorings. as well as in printed and
embroidered patterns. offer q charming
array of daintiness from which to choose.
old-fashioned figures In vivid colorings
are among the designs noted. as well as
quite large bouquet-styled printings in
quaint. old-timey colorings posed upon
pastel tinted or. more fashionably termed,
sweet-pea shaded silk background.
Imported silks offer a wealth Of en-
broidered designs in exclusive colorings
and fashions redolent with daintiness.
Even the Shanghai. pongee, and habutai
silks are bravely accoutred with embroid-
an unusual appeal. and a distinctly mod
ish and rehabilitated appearance.
Striped effects. especially the Roman
striped silks. as well as broadly banded
black and white, or white and colored
silks, offer variety for the contemplation
of the seeker after novelties In dress
materials.
Moires Are soft.
Moires in charmingly soft, taffeta-like
weaves are most alluring. Even these
types, commonly sought for in plain soft
colors. such as fawn, taupe. beige, and
browns. are to be seen in high-colored,
hand some embroidered bouquet and con-
ventionalized designed styles. as well as
in brocaded effects OF unusual beauty.
Most effective Of all are the new
crepes. 1t would appear that every art
OF the weaver's craft had been exhausted
In order to produce the extraordinary ef-
fects one may see exemplifed in this
years showing of crepes. the colorings
OF which repeat the color motifs of the
seasons latest ruling on this subject.
Brocaded crepes are not a novelty. for
we have seen them for the past year.
But these new brocaded crepes are de-
cided novelties. being woven in curious
caded effects irregularly introduced in al
most bewildering fashion.
Moire faconne and crepe craqueles are
the heavier types of silk. msrshaling
their forces for your consideration. II
one is thinking of making a silk tailored
suit for early spring wear.
In the tub silks-and their designs and
patterns are legion-a most distinctive
collection OF unusually dainty effects in
striped and fiowered patterns is offered.
The variety of their colorings are un-
limited. Broad and narrow stripes of
delicate colors upon white or colored
backgrounds are favored. warranted not
to fade too quickly when trips to the
laundry are made necessary.
Crinkled crepe de chimes are In line for
fashionable demand for costumes intend
ed for afternoon or reception uses.
Among the foulards one may obtain ex-
cellent patterns suitable for everyday
wear-as well as for toilettes or demi-
dress intentions.
Small designs are most fashionably de-
sired at present. especially those which
repeat the conventionalized patterns for
merly used upon poplins. delaines. and
other old-time fabrics used by the bellies
Of by-gone days.
Speaking Of these old-time fabrics
brings US to a direct contemplation of
the important position silk poplins are
being given by the powers who govern
the fashion vogues of the moment.
These fabrics, while not distinctly
members Of the silken classes. are be-
ing woven OF a fair percentage Of silk
and are being used for the modelling of
many of the newest gowns for early
spring wear.
The weave is very light in weight. The
fabric itself is presented in every fash
ionable shade.
Canton crepes-part silk and part wool
are also 'in the mode" and while
duplicating colors and patterns Of many
of the newer silks, yet retain certain
shades and expressions Of color not to
be found in other materials
While the colorings of these fabrics
are brilliant. yet the effect is not hard
or crude, but. owing to the peculiar tex
ture Of the material. rather soft and |
delicate in result. surprising as this con- |
tradiction may seem.
Very handsome designs are to be OBJ |
tanned In this new fabric. which IL Of |
fered in double widths and most mex |
pensiyely priced.