The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-10-02
FASHION FANCIES
OF THE MOMENT

+, Fashion has developed a fondness for
mingling and interfningIing fabrics. and
some Of the very latest costumes show a
combination Of three or more materials.
! For instance, a stunning street costume
! is developed OF black faiIle. dark blue
serge. braided chiffon and fur cloth. The
: frock is Of the jumper variety, with a
guimpe Of blue chiffon braided with SOU
I tache OF the same tone. The long tunic
of serge is bordered with a four-inch
band of moleskin fur cloth. This mate
rial is also used for the collar and cuffs.
From black charmeuse, tulle, velvet and
lace Is fashioned charming afternoon
frock The foundation is of the char
meuse and black tulle for the overdress.
, Bands Of black velvet border the long
tunic and trim the bodice and from finest
cream shadow lace are made the chemi-
settle outstanding collar. The one note
Of color introduced on the frock Is a
crimson rose tucked in at the top Of the
high girdle.
ReiEninE FavOrIte.
In fact, the all-black frock with an
artistic dash of vivid color promises to
become a reigning favorite this winter.
Roses Of dark red velvet, peoples of
silk and clusters of small flowers formed
Of beads are used for this purpose. Some
times, by way OF variety, a single rose
appears on the right side OF the high col
lar against the car
Cheviot in checked designs Is used for
smart tailored suits, and black. red and
white is a favorite combination This
was selected for a costume with a short,
full coat, which hangs gracefully over
the long. box-pleated tunic OF the skirt.
Dull gold buttons trim the skirt and
jacket
The Russian influence is strongly en-
phasized in a suit OF dull-blue velour,
trimmed with bands Of caracul cloth
The long coat is side-pleated across the
front and back, and a broad belt Of the
material, clasped with a rectangular
buckle Of black enamel, defines the low
waist line.
The Separate blouse.
Among the separate blouses which will
accompany the fall coat suit are basque
models OF white satin. crepe de chine,
or taffet and all-bIack models OF the
same materials. They are decidedly Of
the moyen age, and are fastened with
bullet buttons Of porcelain, enamel, or
pearl, or they are covered with the ma
terial from which the blouse is made.
Striped silks in combinations OF red and
green, blue and red, yellow and white,
back and white, or blue and rose are
also used for the separate blouse.
For the women who purchase an ex-l
tensive wordrobe the luxurious fashion
OF the all-white suit OF velour, serge. or
bedford cord has been introduced 1t is
trimmed with white fox, soutache braid, !
or hands of wide silk braid in gradu-
ated widths With the white costume
II is considered smart to wear a black
hat Of medium proportions. This may be
a sailor covered with velvet or taffeta
and trimmed with a band Of silver rib +
bon and a silver rose.
Chantilly lace is combined with NOUS /
seine de sole or taffeta to fashion, stun !
ming blouses for dressy occasions. Those /
II black are lined with white chiffon. /
and when white lace is used the lining /
s white or palest pink.
Bead fringe is very much in vogue. and
s used to border the TUNES of dance /
'rocks OF sheer materials. Wide scarf /
sashes, worn low over the hips, have the !
ends finished with bead fringe to match
he TUNES, or large tassels fashioned Of
he beads.