The Washington herald., 1918-03-22

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Fashions are changing with such
sublsty these days, it is indeed a
problem for US to come forth in a
frock which proclaims q radically
Few style. A nipped-in hem, q diff
ferent collar, variations Of the
waistline tune, appear over night,
like mushrooms. To one constancy
may we cling-the slim silhouette.
This, and the absolute simplicity
that stamps the well dressed woman
OF this year. are the two most
striking notes of summer styles. To
meet the shortage in wool, and
linen, the designers have contrived
to assemble q vast assortment OF
combinations and compromises; and
the result is . splendid array for
the shoppers selection.
Fabrics have undergone a great
change in name If not in actual
weave. But where Is the woman
who will not travel a mile to pur-
chase doeskin cloth. when she might
have the same material. usually
known as gslatea, at the general
store? The more novel the name.
the more alluring the material.
Twas ever thus Wool jersey is
the party Of the first part in most
OF the frocks for informal year. In
- l.. kA haf haI
being amenable to other fabrics
and thoroughly practical Trico-
tines, in silk or wool, twills, covert
cloth and serge are with US in popu-
lar colors such as beige, blue, black
and green. Real. honest-to- good
ness English tweed IL fashioning
many of our service suits. 1t has
no equal for durability and keep
ing its shape. The cotton cloths
are lovelier than ever in color and
design. Bingham established itself
80 securely last summer that Il is
still in the lead, with many new
patterns, and many pretenders
which It takes the accustomed buy
or to distinguish from the real
thing. Georgetts, net organdie, and
Handkerchief linen are most popular
for afternoon wear, along with the
very popular separate skirt Of fan
mel. satin or crepe de chine.
Ladies, we have with US this sea
son the satin coat. in all its glorious
forms. Black Is the first choice,
closely followed BY browns Of vsri-
Gus husA Quilting IL the newest
treatment accorded top coats. Some
times just . deep hem 10 quilted.
again the whole garment reminds
one Of fathers smoking Jacket. Col
lars. euffs and hem Of knitted gray
wsol trim . black satin coat. A
model Of black taftets has . knee
high hem Of black moirs. collars
and cuffs Of the same, and . wide,
vids. bait. Of taffeta- A stunning
scat OF tan Jersey has Q panel back,
starting at the neck and falling over
the narrow sash belt to the bottom
OF the skirt where II 10 finished
By . black taffeta band embroid-
cred In wool flowers. The same
color motif 10 repeated on the sleeve
edges and the poeksts- The loose
panel 10 self lined. and makes for
warmth In addition to style. Fol-
lowing the sdiet Of fashion dIetators
In Paris. American women are max
Ing the top coat or cloak the smart
sst, although tailor-made suits are
still worn quite . bit Seconding
satin are wool Jersey. soft taffeta
and silk velvet. This latter mate
rial. made up In Pekin blue, rose.
amethyst, on sea green. makes q
wondsrful summer wrap. to wear
sTsr the lingerie frock. And It Is
weI to remember that it win also
serve a. an evening wrap for next
winter. provided It Is intsrlined.
silks predominsts In suits. Rough
uIks. taffetas and newly named
,atins are the materials mostly seen.
The coats are nearly all In the new.
hip-Isngth. loosely fitted effects;
some with plattinss on the sides.
sthers just straight Jackets. Earlier
- the Spring there was a strong