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

naRiS March 2l.--1he fashion oracies Who Sit on
their high and mighty thrones in the Rue de 10
- Pay have gazed the crystal ball. peered into
the depths of the mysterious cuuldron and have elected
the information that next Summer will tho vogue
OF black and white the ultra fashionable tones IN
wonen's gowns Just as il every Summer did not bring
forth these contrasted in profusion. But
than ever the smary Eowned woman will include these
plain colors In her wardrobe the days
81 june and July upon us.
1t Is Impossible to conceive or prcttier carmen,
han one developed in shimmering white with touch
OF black here and there relieve the monotony OF the
pure white
AS the modern IS becoming and
outdoor creature white flannel and serge suits
the tennis golf links aboard yachts and
at the seashore almost necessity But this Sum-
MGR tho whites not to BIZ confined TO these ma
tera!a exclusively There will be great demand for
the firnsy materials, such the Ano French linens OF
tac delicate texture silk muslina. crepea and other
Sossalner-lilc weaves, which are more suggestion
thun real material.
The chief charm Of the coming styles will DO sim,
plicy in the cut Of the garment but they Will be
ingly yet beautifully trimmed with draperes OF all
kinds. The styles adaptable to tho tall and
short alike we'll TO the slender and stout. Any
look fashionable providing her dress.
maker Is artist who understands how to bring out
best points. No longer clothes tho main object
OF attention; the properly gowned woman uses her
clothing merely an adjunct to her natural beauty
Tho clothes frame in which is set the jewel
OF physical perfection.
this brings to the point OF the feminine figure
which is present arousng much discussion Paris
Several prominent artists have charged that the moo.
feminine form must f the costume, and not the
costume the form Last week competition among the
sculptors develop showing the ideal feminine
form for wearing tho modern dresses was opened.
jury OF eight members OF the Academy Of Fine Arts
will award the prizes. One member OF the jury
is quoted having said it that the win.
ming figure will not resemble the Venus de Milo. but,
Judging by the present Partisan ideal feminine fig.
ures the gold medal should be awarded sculptor
who shows hollowchested form, With convex back
a high waspke waist and long legs with an outward
bulge At the knees
He may may not have been In hs remarks
Certainly every day quantity OF figures such
as he described. However the fashion arbiters do not
agree with MIN. According their view the ideal ng.
re now natural figure in which the waist Is not
TOO small and neither the the hips over promi
nent Gracefulness IS the keynote which should dis.
ngush the modern or course. any artist will
tell you that the graceful Is long und,.
lating curve which seems to flow with q liQuid-ke
movement. From this II would appear as II the tall
slender would nearly approach tho MOD.
ern fashion ideal than short and stout one Tho
who lives much In the open air. who COLTS and
walks INDUCES In other sports develop the mod
figure. The real outdoor is anything but
hollow chested. and healthy exercise should tend to
straiglten the back instead OF giving IL convex form
The announcement that the coming Summer is to be