Evening star., 1915-11-21

| modify their verdict, as little by little
a narrower skirt is creeping into the
picture. 1t may not be advocated by
| the dressmakers at present. but you
at all hours. not only in the street
where they are gratefully received. but
, In the evening, to the opera and to the
| dances.
| Callot especially is the apostle of the
narrow skirt. and some of her new
| models worn by women who think that
! it is "Callot or nothing for the even
| ing have skirts slightly opened in front
| mite alligator train in the shape that
she has placed before the public for
too many years to remember.
There is remarkably lovely gown
made by this house, in blue and silver
brocade. with straight lines from the
| decolletage to the knees, with very
little suggestion of waist line: the
sides swing out into the train just as
they leave the ankle, and the back
width joins them. There is a giimmer
of blue tulle. flash of silver on the
shoulders. and the gown is finished.
There is another gray satin one.
which is also quite different from the
models of the hour. from the silhou-
also from the decolletage in straight
lines. with skirt that is Grecianly
draped and a train that spreads out
squarely on the floor. and is arranged
wearer wishes it short.
The use of satin. in evening gowns
was somewhat taboo in September. but
Callot's insistence on it has made the
proving eyes. 1t is difficult to find a
lovelier medium through which to work
out graceful and artistic evening
frock Velvet is all very well in regard
objection lies in the fact that it is
primarily winter fabric. and the
woman who does not receive sufficient
service from it during the cold months
has no further need for it: it must be
laid away, therefore, to take its
chances on being in fashion the follow
ing winter, which is hardly probable.
or to be definitely discarded at the end
of short season.
Even the rich women hesitate at pur
chasing velvet evening gowns elabo-
rately ornamented with heavy crystal
embroideries. because of the initial ex-
pense and the short term of service.
That fact may be fortunate reminder
when one is severely tempted.
II one can build an evening gown of
this fabric at moderate price, at an
outlay that is not deterrent to its
discard after three months, then it is
quite wise to indulge in the fancy. Vel
vet in it's present state of glowing COL
ors is a temDtation to any one who
wants to be richly dressed in the even
ing, and even in black. with its Innings
OF flCn Sdtln ana 1tS lTlI1IiIHSS Ol
white and black jet, it is a joy. 1t
lends to it's wearer a certain dignity.
marked individuality.
The best of the evening wraps are in
velvet. when they are not in that sump
tuous metal brocade which is so ex-
pensive that only the few can afford it
in the amount needed by a Russian
evening coat. which covers the gown
and has extreme width at the hem.
The majority content themselves with
an attached square train of it. carrying
it over the arm when dancing to show
Off their rich possession.
In the evening wraps there are vel
vets used that might have come from
the bazaars of Delhi-emerald green,
ruby red. electric blue, purple of noun
tains before rain, all draped in volu-
minous folds about the figure. and the
edges outlined with fur.
The children are wearing velvet, also,
in suits and in small frocks. Their top
coats are as Russian in appearance as
those Of their mothers, and the same
kind of fur is used in quantity. When