Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
By BERNARD, 3s Avenue dc ropera,


Paris. +
Although dancing dresses and dinner
gowns often reveal some quaint caprice
of Dame Fashion in their wonderful
draperies and lavish decorations the
newest tailored suits are modelled on
extremely simpIe-indeed, rather dignified
lines. These smart modes, which still
maintain the graceful, easy lines that
have proved SO alluring this season, are
much affected by the fashionable woman.
The costume illustrated was favored by
the Crown Princess Of Greece at a recent
social function which she attended. 1t
was developed in peau de peche, a fabric
of very beautiful silky texture that can
be draped most gracefully. A delicate
pale buff was the color chosen, and its
daintiness was emphasized b. the sash OF
black velvet. The straight skirt showed
some trif1ing dri-peries that were ar
ranged beneath a narrow line of en-
broidery that was finished with an ar
rowhead. The coat, with long sleeves
cuffed with putois. fur, was fashioned on
the shoulder In raglan style, while the
basque, irregularly shaped in the front.
was an attractive. feature of the costume
The high ciose-fitting turban of black
velvet worn with this toilet grasped
the head like a helmet, and at the center
front two-tiered feather fancy was
prettily poised.
AS the aim of much of the dress of the
present day is to give the appearance
of following the natural, easy lines OF
the figure. there are some charming de-
velopments in every detail of the cos
tune. The newest sleeves are exceed
ingiy delectable. Many of them are fash
Toned from two materials. sometimes a
rich velvet being combined with a filIny
chiffon or exquisite lace edged with fur
and surmounted by some prettily draped
silk. One sleeve of black charmeuse was
decorated with three small ripping frilis,
inserted midway between the shoulder
and elbow Beneath this decoration was
deep cuff of matching velvet that ex-
tended well over the knuclles.
Varieties of the tunic are almost in
Vulnerable and this arrangement proves
equally effective on the tailored skirt or
afternoon gown. A pretty costume that
was selected by noted actress was
made of blue velvet, the skirt being de-
signed with three-pointed tunics that
were richly trimmed with Russian en-
broidery. The short jacket also showed
some rich embroidery, while the in
evitable trimming of fur collar and cuffs
was also in evidence.
Another rather pretty MODE that Is
favored by the woman who still retains
revealed on Some of the newest suits.
These frequently have a high standins
collar of linen OF silk, while the outer
collar is usually developed. Of the fabric
from which the costume is mace. very
often the outer collar is edged with fur
or even lined with some lustrous fur
which gives a wondrous richness to the
most simply cut suit.
The fur wrap becomes more gorgeous
with every new mode that is introduced.
Tbese are fashioned so that they extend
well below the knee and are prettily
.iraped and finished with handsome braid
or fur ornaments. In spite, however. OF
the prevalence of these NANTES, some OF
the smartly dressed women at a recent
society function were attired in Jaunty
con Jackets made of various furs, those
with short hair being preferred.
Copyright, 1914, By A. ]. koaler.l