The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-21
PARIS BUSY MAKING
NEW WINTER MODELS

shore the bathing suit and its ac-
cessories are a question OF great mo-
ment to the dleOdnte, whose chief pre-
occupation in life is to look stunning
no matter what world tragedies are
going ON around her. For generations,
French women have bathed bare
legged because they dressed for the
bath in the little wheeled cabins that
could be rolled down to the waters
edge, permitting Madame to step into
the waves without betraying the Sc
cret whether or not she wore stock
ings.
This season there is q tendency TO
adopt the canvas sandals copied after
the Greek cothurnes. These come half
way up the calf In the back, are bound
with colored braid that matches the
bathing suit, and in front lace up with
the same color, revealing the arched
instep and slender ankle. Whether or
not the war Is responsible for a newly
aroused feeling Of modesty. many
smart Frenchwomen are adopting the
American custom Of wearing bathing
stockings. Great care must be exer-
cised in selecting hose Of a fast color
owing to the poorness OF the dyes. for
AANO''
ings one buys nowadays have the un-
pleasant habit OF crocking, and when
put into sea water there runs from
them stream of such blackness that.
gathered up in inkwells. II would make
an excellent writing fluid.
Smart Only When 1t II Dry.
AS long as the bathing suit remains
dry it looks smart, but once wet it
often loses its chic and appears be-
draggled when madame energies from
the waves. For this reason no Parish
enne considers her beach costume COM
plete without the long peignoir thae
completely conceals all defects. These
robes are usually made of wool or cot
ton eponge. with cotton as first choice.
They come in apricot, delft blue, lemon
yellow. khaki and old rose, and either
have printed motifs on a white ground
or white motifs on a Colored ground.
with border that matches the shads
Of the design
The peignoirs are wide enough to
permit the front breadths TO be crossed
and draped, but they must not be long
enough TO drag on the sand The
sleeves are loose, so that the gown
may be easily slipped on and off, and
the fastenings are as little complicated
as possible. Some robes have wide
collars TO protect the neck against sun
burn; others have hoods, and as one OF
the seasons fances are large pockets
these are put on most Of the peignoirs.
Despite these convenient Carry-alls
there are also fascinating little rubber
en- ri
and which hold the many indispensable
little toilet accessories dear to the
heart Of the French bather. The new
est of these bags are attached to the
handle of Japanese paper parasol.
carried as protection against the sun
that tans. The rubber!zed material Is
so thin and light that it can be en-
broidered Just as can silk or mousse
line de sole. The embroidery matches
the bathing suit IL accompanies and
usually has nautical tang. the favor
ite designs representing fishes. shells,
seaWeed, anchors, seascapes, &C.
The Parisienne has ever been noted
for her wonderful hair dressing that
always looks as IL she had Just come
from the hands OF her coiffeur. At the
scashorc she does not depart from her
''hNlNicIlS j ip NullIiH VIM SNl1lS
carefully covers her locks with
coquettish rubber cap.
Many OF the new bathing suits have
rounded, pointed or shawl shaped
collar, which il not exaggeratedly
large otherwise II Is apt to get out OF
shape and spoil the smart effect OF the
costume. SO that the serge OF the suit
shall not scratch the skin. the waist
4. .l.G.
lining cut on the Same lines as the
bathing dress and held in place BY
long stitches that can easily be ripped
ana reserved when the lining is washed
separately
Knockers Above the Knee.
The Knockers of the up TO date bath
ing suit never come below the knee.
In fact, it gives n smarter and more
youthful effect II they are cut three
inches above the knee. The woman who
swims wears no skirt, finding that this
garment hampers her, For her who
simply splashes about in shallow
water, the skirt has its charms. but il
should never be longer than the knick-
ers, or hettcr still trihe shorter
When skirt IL worn the Knockers are
always separate.
This season trimmings are varied;
braid of various widths being the most
popular, 4 new jersey braid Is at
traCtive, for II gives the effect OF stand
ing out from the material II adorns.
and it is either one toned or of several
shades that resolve themselves into
stripes or checks When the braid is
narrow the Greek key pattern makes
an attractive border. A good idea 20
finish off the bathing suit is TO creme
late the border OF skirt. armholes, neck
Ind bottom OF the Knockers and then
edge these with narrow braid or bias
band of contrasting goods
The most popular materials for
bathing suits are. serge alpaca, heavy
silk cotton backed satin, or a special
sea water taffeta," while the favorite
colors are black. navy. dark brown, old
blue, purple, prune and dark red.
White IS transparent when Wet. Other
fancy tones look well only so long as
they are not moist