The sun., 1919-04-13
NO SPRING OUTFIT is COMPLETE WITHOUT A TAI
Popular Trend Runs to Black Frocks
in Which F1arshness Has Given
Way to Charm and Dignity

placed en- a long apron drapery OF a
smart imported black taffeta en-
broidery.
The apron drapery will not leave
us-it seems to have come to stay
and still hangs on frocks with which.
seemingly. 1t has no relation what
ever. However. on this particular
black frock the whole apron part OF
eyelet embroidery, done In black silk
threads, really makes the dress, fall
ing with n slight fulness in the front
over n tight, black petticoat under
meath. In the back the velvet en-
broidery appears only on a part Of the
skirt. which is drawn in with very
little fulness. A sash finishes the
waist, is tied in a rather large bow
and falls nearly to the bottom OF the
skirt.
AS to the bodice, It also reveals the
little short square chemisette of fine
net like the one mentioned above.
AS two wide revers finish the front
of the bodice in sort Of surplice
effect the upper part of this waist
resembles a smart little Elton Jacket.
The sleeves are three-quarters long
and are finished with a wide folded
back cuff.
One Of the very successful COM
binations for this type Of dress Is
taffeta and georgette, happily ar
ranged in Circumstances with a long
tunic of blue georgette over an under
meath skirt of blue taffetas. The
bottom of the tunic is handsomely
ornamented with an application OF
taffeta in small scrolls and pieces
cleverly embroidered in place with
heavy silken threads.
A repetition of the applique appears
on the blouse, which overhangs the
tunic and belt slightly. and the long
taffeta sash in the back makes a good
finish for the waist. This also shows
buttons Of silk in the front of the
bodice and a short vestee Of fine
white lace finishes the upper part Of
the front. The sleeves are the
curious short bebe sleeves so much
affected in the French importations.
Evening Froclxs.
Taffeta frocks are by no means con-
fined to Just afternoon gowns. as this
silk Is being extensively used for SIM
pie evening frocks and really offers
a welcome change from the heavier
brocades and metal tissues. the beaded
and spangled splendid robes Of which
we shall doubtless grow tired in spite
of their great beauty and elegance.
A rose pink silken frock Of tho
placid silk, as / like to call taffetas.
has a little bertha of very rich lace
outlining the rather low decolletage
and is without sleeves. The skirt Is
very long and very narrow and only
slightly draped effect Just in the
very front Of the long skirt breaks
the otherwise perfectly plain lines.
The bands Of silken loops, which
are being so much used. trim a dark
blue evening gown and puffs Of the
silk with corded edges trim another.
though in this instance a very smart
afternoon gown.
While one finds an occasional COM
bination OF georgette and taffeta and
now and then some lace or satin used
in a combination with this sitter silk,
for the most part the best models and
those most frequently seen are I'M
trimmed and relying principally on the
drapery and clever lines to achieve
the distinction most women want for
their frocks. The cordings and puffs
are not entirely new. as we used them
several seasons back. but that is long
enough ago to give the idea of an en-
tirely new style when We see them
now.