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

The openIns 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 new party frock.
! Many women have. developed an
odd little way Of taxing themselves
I for all the. little Injuries they buy.
When, they purchase a gown which
! costs. say $55, 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
up legitimate business. which in turn
pays revenue OF the government, and
also by paying certain toll to hui
manity, 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, demurs
it makes no attempt to hide the fact
that it is not too shy to adopt the
very latest effect, the hustle silhou-
cite. 1t is a new Hickson frock, and
its color is burgundy. The charming
little bodice is cut in a long ~" at
the waist line. The smart lapefs of
silver tissue add much to this model,
while the outline of fur keeps it from
! being too solemn. The hat Of bur
. kvndy velvet hasa beautiful line, the
. hiSh crown with self-draped orna-
roent gives this gown an added dis.
tincticn.
In Paris. frocks for nearly every
, ard high of neck, though the yoke of
.B1aHy a dress is so transparent that
even nearby ole thinks it a decol-
: !e'Rcc. A dress of metal brocade,
pink and silver, typifies this mode. 1t
., is draped to simulate a hustle. while
, popping out beneath is a petticoat
: CT pink chiffon and lace. The pink
J chiffon also makes the yoke, which
is cut straight across at the neck,
then caught at the shoulder, and fall
. ing into graceful sleeves.
( 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 georgette,
its sole trimming consisting OF mar
row bands of picoted gold ribbon. The
hem Of the skirt is caught up under
meath to give the becoming Zouave
effect, the sleeves are long. and the
reck is cut high, which makes it very
appropriate for informal evening
wear.
S.: Besides the changes in drapery Wa
are offered many charming Access
series that tend to make the very
! plainest Of dresses appear unusual
! Chief among these article~ girdles
OF metal and Partisan These
! girdles are made II -uny colors, and
perfectly ideal for wearing with
straightline georgette crepe or soft
silk dresses. Some gunmetal girdles
are set with beautiful colored stones
to match ones gown, and finished at
the ends of filigree ornaments. The
ivory tnaments consist of large
I linked chains. with 4 cameo-Iike fig.