New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-18
Shinmening Satin
I'm PREPARING their models
for autumn designers have
H. turned to satin. In fashions

IN FhLE Ah MIMI Ln3If m0deiS
for autumn designers have
n turned to satin. In fashions
we are constantly witnessing
the rise and fall of favorites. The
reign Of taffeta was comparatively
long one for any fabric. Now it
must relinquish its place in the spot
light to soft shimmering satin.
Taffeta really ran too swift q pace
If so much of it had not been used
we might have had it with, US for a
still longer time. Even its prac-
ticability could not save it. Very
few taffetas are shown for early
autumn.
Quantities of ribbon, especially
moires, are used on the satin dresses.
Dressmakers appear to have sud
denly turned their attention TT
MORE ribbon as trimming. In nse-
of these satin frocks the Egyptian.
influence seen in the more elaborate
creations of early spring is appar-
ent. Now it is modified, taking the
form of loose hanging panels and
ribbon sashes placed about the hips
in perfectly straight lines; the sash
is not crumpled at all.
Belts consisting of two lengths of
MORE ribbon finely pleated and
joined to either side Of narrow
ribbon belt frequently are placed
about the waistline, as such belt
would be too bulky to tie about the
hips. The preference. however, is
for the hip swathing girdle. Many
of the black satin dresses have Cir
dies of the material lined with white.
Crepe de Chine Has
A New Popularity
RROCADED crepe de chimes are
much in evidence. Crepe de
chine, which was so popular in
Paris earlier in the season, is only
now being taken up to any great
extent by the American woman.
There are some perfectly charming
crepe de chine dresses, dark brown
in color. with large floral patterns
brocaded in shade even darker
than the background itself. These
are made with low waistline bodices
crumpling about the figure and
hanging very loosely, almost in
blouse form, and plain skirts gath
cred at the bottom in harem effects.
Ribbon panels falling from the neck
line and caught under at the waist
frequently are used.
Ever SO many Of the black satin
dresses of the more dressy type have
these Egyptian panels made of wide
ribbon and ornamented at low waist
lines with jet ornaments. Long jet
necklaces are sold as part of the
dress to complete the costume.
A very odd trimming is seen on
ONE of the satin models. 1t is a
bristly straw braid sewn to the frock
in conventional design very much
after the manner of old-fashioned
braiding. The effect is extremely
novel. By combining embroidery
done in heavy black silk threads
with this straw braid great elabora-
ton is obtained.
Black and White Are
The Season 8 Colors
A N important style feature is the
combination of black and white
in one costume. 1t may be safely
predicted that this will be a black
and white season. There are white
satin blouses with black satin skirts
to make one-piece dresses. These
are lavishly embroidered with satin
beads. A great deal Of jet and many
paillettes are used. Dresses may be
said to fairly sparkle with them.
Already velvet dresses are making
their appearance, and these, too, are
embroidered in bright-colored beads.
This type Of beading is much more
distinctive than the ordinary beaded
dresses which we became tired of
long ago. Marvellous colors are
blended il this beadwork, which is
more. on the order of that used in
S the finest beaded bags.