Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-20
MID-WINTER MODES.
BY JANET WALKER

The opening OF the social season,
while practically unheralded, has
brought out a bewildering array Of
beautiful frocks and gowns for each
and every event on the calender; and
We will hear maids, matrons and deb
utantes all asking for larger allow
ances. This will be due more to their
increased contributions to local char
tiles and Red Cross funds than to any
special increase in the price Of the
newest gowns. Of late it has been
! a very common policy with many Of
us to give first, then ask ourselves
afterwards if we can afford these
! tributes to our Cause; as a COnse-
| quence there are many Of us who will
have an interesting time in scheming
out ways and means for the purchase
of a new party frock
Many women have developed an
odd little way Of taxing themselves
for all the little Injuries they buy.
When they purchase a gown which
costs, say $35, they give 10 per cent
of its value to the Red Cross. In this
way they believe they are helping
America in two ways, i. e.. by keeping
| I'D legitimate business, which in turn
pays revenue OF the government, and
also by paying a certain toll to HUI
mainly, for the privilege Of wearing
Fashions latest products. This line
of reasoning might possibly be trifle
exaggerated. but to many people it is
an interesting and practical way OF
doing ones bit"
Among the many delightful styles
offered this month is the cmart little
gown on tie left. While very demure
it makes no attic 1pt to hide the fact
that it is not too shy to adopt the
very latest effect, the hustle silhOu-
| cite. 1t is a new Hiekson frock, and
/ its color is burgundy. The charming
: little bodice is cut in long "E'' at
3, the waist line. The smart lapelS Of
| silver tissue add much to this model,
while the outline of fur keeps it from
being too solemn. The hat Of bur
hundy velvet has a beautiful line, the
hich crown with seif-draped OTna-
n'ert gives this gown an added dis
tin"tiCn
In Paris, frocks for nearly every
"vNHing pastime. are short Of skirt
and high OF neck though the yoke Of
Tiny a dress is so transparent that
even nearby one thinks it a dPC0l-
'e'qqo A dress Of metal brOcado,
pink and siIN or, typifies this mode. It
s drapod to simulate a hustle, while
I'"oping out beneath is a pettiCOat
Of pink chiffon and lace The pink
I chiffon also makes the yoke, which
is cut straight across at the neck.
then caught at the shoulder, and fall
ing into graceful slceves.
! Another dress Of this type is the
simple and appealing model on the
right. One might be sophisticated.
but one would not look it when wear
ing this gown Of soft grey EeOrcotto.
its sole trimming consisting of mar
row bands Of pico;ed gold ribbon. Thc
hem Of the skirt is caught UP under
meath TO give the becoming Zouayc
effect. the sleeves are long. and the
reak Is cut high. which makes it very
appropriate for informal evening
wear
. Besides the changes in drapery We
are offered many charming acccs-
series that tend to make the very
plainest of dresses appear unusual.
Chief among these articles are girdles
Of metal and Partisan ivory. These
girdles are made in many Colors. and
perfectly ideal for wearing with
straightline georgette crepe or soft
silk dresses. Some gunmetal eirdles
; are set with beautiful colored stones
to match ones gown. and finished at
the ends of filigree ornaments. The
ivory .naments consist of large
/ linked chains, with . cameolike fig.