Evening star., 1915-05-30
Gowns and Their Wearers.

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pan-American financial conference not
only brought to-
Mrs. Elkins' Gown gether in bril-
of Thread Lace. the social elect
of the capital. but they also gave to an
observer interested in affairs sartorial
an opportunity to see some of the hand
soonest toilets of the season. ....-
At the reception at the Pan-American
building Monday evening some charm
ing creations were in evidence, among
the loveliest gowns being one worn by
Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, who has long
had an enviable reputation for ele-
gance.
Mrs. Elkins' gown was of black tulle.
combined with exquisite thread lace
and rhinestone passemente,riea; ao,,ncas
of black tulle finely pleated giving d
rather bouffant effect below the hips;
These tulIe fiounces were ornameneeu
at intervals with three-inch circles OF
rhineStOnes.
The upper part of the bodice was en-
tirely of fine thread lace. the lower part
or girdle being close fitting ana oi
black velvet Where the lace and vel,
vet Joined in front was a large any
brilliant sunburst of brilliants and cut
steel. the same ornamentation showing
in the back in the form of half a sun
burst. The sleeves were OF the oeau.l
full lace which formed the upper paIl
of the gown, giving nhisn,k su raoa
to costume carried with much grace
by its handsome wearer.
M. George Howard, whose gowns
are always not only elegant in them
selv es, but
Mrs. George Howard worn with an
in Chiffon Brocade. tion that gives
them .martness. was gowned at this
same reception in a charming frock OF
chiffon brocaded with velvet flowers In
a fascinating color suggestive of crush
ed Strawberries. 1t was draped moo-
ell, the material being caught upon
the hips on either side in slightly
pannier effect and falling from there In
soft, plant folds to the floor in
slight train.
The decolletage was finished with
lace and passementerie. but the ais,
panel which extended from the decor
letage in the back to below the hips.
falling in straight line until DeIow
the hips, where it was lost in the 1oIos
of the draperies of the back Oh the
skirt.
Miss Perrin, who accompanied Mr.. ana
Mrs. Howard, was chic in a black tulle
frock made with
Miss Perrin Chic two or three tu-
MICS of irregular
IN blach Au1le. outline about the
bottom. each tunic edged with ball
fringe. The bodice. slightly decollete
in front, came up high in the back
and had long transparent sleeves OF
chiffon. The back was finished about
the neck with a Medici collar of chiffon
and a wide girdle of black satin finish
ed the simple surplice bodice at the
waist.
Miss Perrin wore her hair slightly
waved and parted in the center and
drawn back in a full knot at the back,
giving her quite as Spanish an air as
many Of the wives and daughters OF
the delegates from the southern ma
tions. her dark hair and fair skin re-
minding one OF portrait OF some
Spanish Infanta.
Apropos or pretty Spanish women
and lovely gowns, the two were most
successfully COM
Foreign Guest Wears bined in one
a Beautiful Gown. eeption given
Tuesday afternoon by the Argentine
ambassador and Nine. Naon. Nine.
Pearson -Quintano wore gown on
that occasion which was exquisite.
1t was a combination of deep wis
taria satin and tulle with cream lace
Of the deep creamy shade Of old ivory.
The foundation of the gown is cream
silk over which there Is tunic of the
cream lace which reaches to within
a foot Of the floor. where there is a
border or deep hem of wistaria satin.
Over the lace tunic is another tunic
of pleated wistaria tuIle. which opens
down the front, revealing the exquisite
lace, the pattern Of which Is embroider-
ed on the lace mesh. The edge of the
tulle tunic runs parallel with the under
lace tunic to the center of the back,
where tail of the lace tunic extends
below the tulle and over the satin
border.
At the waist line on either side in the
back are folds of satin which reach
to the hem Of the gown, where they
are looped on themselves and turned
under. giving the effect of ceinture
and a skirt drapery at the same time
The bodice Of the gown is made Of
wistarfa satin few inches above the
girdle, and of chiffon above that to
the neck, where there is soft rolling
collar Of the palest shade of mauve.
more pink than purple, which extends
ever the shoulders in narrow revers.
ending at the bust. where they are fast
ened by a handsome diamond ornament
over the corsage OF the gown. which Is
entirely Of the cream lace.
Nine. Pearson-Quintano wore with
this gown a black satin hat with ex-
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