Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-27
By LABoRDE 4 Gle, Paris.

Picturesque modes are those most
teemed for the coming season. and for
the present all suggestions of the orient
and it's gorgeous dress have vanished.
The charm of the creations that delight
cd the bellies of the eighteenth century
and the beginning of the nineteenth CEN
fury has Immediately captivated the fan
Cy Of the modern woman. And 50. befrilled
ard sashed in quaint style. she intro
tiuces the up-to-date versions of these
renowned gowns and suits.
In the illustrations two exceptionally
attractive suits are pictured. That at
the left is made of gabardine, fabric
that is woven in very fine twill and is
really crepe-like serge. Navy blue,
the most fashionable color for spring. is
the shade chosen for this creation. The
skirt is designed with slightly farnS
tunics. cleverly developed on the sides.
The smart jacket decidedly original in
its style. is sharply cut away i'll the front
and reveals an effective waistcoat of en-
hroidered crepe. The small motifs that
distinguish its surface are done in differ
cnt coors of blue. with sulphur-tirped
leaves and tiny orange f1orets. AS cords
and tassels are often requisitioned for
trimming, dark blue cords are used to
fasten the waistcoat, and these extend
down one side of the skirt.
The lacy frills that give the feminine
air TO so many gracious creations are also
shown around the throat. while at the
cuff these are arranged in the graceful
mode beloved by many a gay cavalier
in far-off ages when the conquest OF
other worlds was little more than a
dream.
Facing this is another very smart model
that possesses several unusual features.
This is made of ripple cloth in a rich
shade of artichoke green, while the lead
ing colors in the plaid are green and
gray.
The tunic is really shaped like an apron.
only instead of its greater length extend
ing down the front of the skirt this Is
arranged on the back, where il passes
toward the hem in diamond shape. and
At the apex smaller diamond completes
this unusual tunic. Beneath this are two
pleated founces of matching taffeta silk
that add certain richness TO the plainly
fashioned underskirt.
From the plaid material jaunty little
vest is fashioned and it gives a mascu-
line touch to the oddly cut coat, with its
cleverly shaped revers and Handsomely
embroidered belt. Again appear the in
evitable ruffies of tulle. for who would
dare to venture forth unguarded by the
graceful frame that rears itself at the
back OF the neck?
The new millinery is equally interesting
and all sorts of inventions have been
taking place in the workrooms of the
nilliners and manufacturers. Not con
tent with the tints that nature provides
for many a bird. certain makers have
changed the dull quill tiny wing into
glttering golden yellow. Others rival
nature with small wooden wings so skill.
fully painted that it is only when their
wearer faces a breeze and the plumage
remains undsturbed that one realizes no
down feathers comprise this unusual ere
alton.
Ribbons. too, have been treated in
divers ways, so that their surface emu
lates the glossy black of the kitchen
range. only one must remember that the
stovepolish effect goes further than
the appearance. SO that one may safely
wear such finery and know that the pol
ish is permanent.
Copyright 1914. by A. ]. kcbler1