The Washington herald., 1917-07-12
PANTALETTE FROCK
new ON BOARDWALK
Tassels Worn on Gowns-Pique
Hats Are in Evidence.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Atlantic City. y. j.. July 1I.-Milady
set forth in the styles of the world
in the gay professions along the great
Boardwalk today. Summer fashions
had their inning in the kaleidoscope
reviews in which freak costumes WED
for popularity with the saner and
more retired froCk. The demonstra-
tion provided study not only for
mere man but for the matrOn as
well. She marvels at the taste Of her
sister promenader and, in fact, goes
to greater extremes herself.
The polka dot gave variety to sum-
mer frncks today. The pageant show
ed stripes and geometriCal figures in
passing. F'rOcks of black and white
dotted fouIard were stunning. Others
in dark blue and white polka dot
foulard, with white collars and cuffs.
also were striking. For piping hot
weather the organdy in all its fresh
ness has returned again. Today mark
ed the embarkation on a new era OF
fluffy ruffIed frocks of this cool and
dainty fabric.
The new modes are preceptibly turn
ing toward pantalette frocks. At
least maid and matron have gone so
far as to wear pantalettes du mutt
Most women welcomed the return Of
the narrow. straight silhouette. and
such patterns were particularly
popular today. There appears a trend
to forget that there ever was such
a thing as a waist line. and STYLES
today forecast loose frocks as worn
by the women Of the Orient.
TasSeIs Bob Up Everywhere.
TasseIs bobbed up everywhere on
the Boardwalk yesterday. They
were used on froCks, wraps. hats
and bags. It was an exclusive
touch Woven corded belts. finish
ed with tassels, often added a
smart distinction to an otherwise
plain froCk. ApropOs of belts, grid
les Of roses gave 4 pretty contrast
to many handsome creations. Col
lege colors are combined in many
dress accessories this year.
Maid and matron had a tendency
for hats made Of all materials ex-
eept that good Old staudby-straw.
Velvet and felt hats were numer-
Gus in the parades today. but the
fashion Of the moment is pique
hats. These are of all kinds of
Colors, and their trimming is equal
" varied. White pique hats with
LtAlOLeh roses W ere smart. L OllSu-
ed seashelIs in the form OF flow
ers also were a striking adornment
Precious" wheat also is novel as
an ornamentation.
Summers, These Bathing Suits.
There was n study in bathing suits
today that was nothing short of Won
derful. 1t was plainly seen that in
most part the costumes were built for
show rather than wear. The COnse-
CUenCes Of water on some Of the Crea-
tiOns dare not be prOPhesicd. The gid
GieSt Of styles are the most popular
The surf robes in general are char
aCterizCd by cOlOredful accessories.
rather than by novel cut. Barrel
boomers are among other weird cos
tunes. The cheml~e suit. hanging
straight from the shoulders also is
growing in favor.
some stylish washingtOnians.
Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt and her
daughter, Miss COrnclia Vanderbilt.
motOred down from Washington this
week. Mrs. Vanderbilt is spending a
fortnisnt at the Traymore Hotel be-
fore going to Biltmore, y. c. Mrs
Charles II. Bashor has extended her
stay at this hotel until the first of
August. and will then join her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, at
LenoX.
Mrs. o. c. Orem, of Washington, has
started the fashion of wearing striped
sa tin skirts with sweaters of plain hue
Mrs. Orem sometimes wears a green
and white skirt. with a green sweater,
and a black straw hat. flared from
the face ON the left side.
L. g.
Admiral Dewey, was greeted today
on the Boardwalk.
today on the Boardwalk.
Rear Admiral r. T. Hall, u. s N, Is
at the Marlborough-Blenh with
friends, Joseph II. Gaskill. of Moores-
town. formerly a judge, and Mrs.
GaskilI were on the Boardwalk today.
DR.. Clement Biddle. L. S. N, was
another prominent sojourner singled
out along the pedestrian boulevard.