The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-22

black and white IN wonens garments does no.
mean that colored stufs will entirely OF fashion
IN ract, tnere are many shades which will be
added to the list before fairly upon US.
outdoor attire particularly, may expect some cy
tremcly picturesque effects.
Tahetas In changeablc iues will be in high favor
especially the red green and tins Also the navy
blue and cafeaulait will be seen. These color.
ngs arc rich and one OF tho earlier Renas
sance paintings Black tafeta and striped or checked
"oois VIII also have place and many OF tho coiored
mateTal9 show narrow stripes OF pale coors. es
are now fashionable In the matter OF color effects
there Will be endless variety, and the woman who
cannot find something to please her must indeed be
bard to please.
The new skirts are cut wider Mt the hips but stll
taper at the ankles. then naring below except
Inc case OF the short gowns. And to see many
OF the short skirts this Summer, IN contrast to the
mountaineering models OF the present.
Ono now skirt model which several OF tho LEADING
oressmakers have been attempting TO corco to tho
front, has effect which, at distance resembles a
hsns TALL Below tho knees the skirt narrows rapidly
TO tho ankles, when 1t suddenly fares out In small
rufes and paits This skirt however, is not becom.
ing to the vast majority OF and doubtless will
attain only the popularity OF fad with certain few
The standard skirt will be fuller sides and wider
around the bottom than has been the case Evon &,
Slit skirts the bottom width will be increased and the
proper place for the slit 10 directly in the back
OF tho skirt.
Most OF the Spring wraps already shown arc =,
With small ostrich feathers, either In black or OF tone
10 match the cloak. Damask silk and light woolens
are the farorite materials for these garments pasen
nenter1e ornaments still in favor, and these man
Ties are usually trimmed with them However eeathsre
II lie promised. will be universally worn this Summer,
FEATHER boas will be the proper thing in the even;rc
ana hats will be trimmed with them in as vida a ~
riey as possible and they Will be adjusted at nov,
angles One pretty little hat has bunch OF feather,
radiating horizontally from O point at tho back
IN support OF tho contention that the stout u,omo,
can ind few styles adaptable her figure charmjnn
urapco evening gown Is shown ut the left The ar
rangement OF the lines the bodice and skirt piyea
particularly lithesome effect to the figure 800
The main part OF this gown is OF yioef o,oro,o
nile the bodice s kimono OF light mauve SILK muslin
worn over an embroidery of pearls similar embroia
ereo band forms the belt over the skirt or cbar
uieuse an apron OF silk muslin embroidered win tho
pearls is draped up giving pointed slit effect over rho
mp "nich iengthens the waist line.
AT the oack long embroidered panel yeiIa tba
decoetage and falls to the bottom Of the skirt witch 10
Eeleu al the train with shawl black chant,Ilv -
Inc tnouel shown at the right OF the naoo :,
strhng example OF one OF tho extreme styes rocon.,
drought OUT and illustrates OF the many uses ad
oil the new striped silks. ' e0 haoc
ne Donlce or coat lit s difficult to Classify, Go a
eiied on the chasube shape Is deveIonnd os i,s
gray taHeta striped with green Under tho bov ,.
at the waist passes draped belt OF green so,, pS
edglng OF marmot on the decolletage fnisbea this ~
garment. -'"eS tiiS mover