Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-19

IL Ia to beFfegrcfted thab uanoihS ~
not more, popular In Marshalltown u
for no other reason than that the wo-
mon and misses would be given the
opportunity TO wear, some OF the gorg-
eous evening dresses 30 popular today.
Perhaps one reason may be found IN
the fact that some women still adhere
10 the fashion which became SO popular
during tho war. of dressing very IN
formally no matter how formal
function they are to attend. However,
there is such large variety of colors
and styles offered in charming party
gowns that it ought not to be hard TOT
any one to make suitable ohoice,
The newest fad IN colors Is either
sornber black or vivid shades OF green,
red or blue while the pale pastel
shades will always be good. This fad
Of bright colors adds colorful note
to social gatherings and is quite SEN
sible as the dresses do not get soiled
nor show the wear so quickly. DON'T
think, however, that the fad will re-
main with us long for it is hard to FIND
anything lovlier or daintler than the
pale blues pinks, lavenders, greens and
yellows. To make the dresses OF one
material, and that usually silk or satin
is more popular this year than having
an overdress Of georgette, chiffon or
net. There Is, however, such variety
Of styles that one will be up to the min
ute in any choice she might decide up
on.
Black Very Popular.
Black Is as popular with the maid as
the matron this year. Perhaps 1t is be-
cause we always want to be what we
are not and black makes the young girl
look older and the matron look much
younger Happily too, 1t becomes the
slender, the plump and even the large
figure. For the matron black panne vel
yet Is lovely. One shown me recently
in shop was made with the fashion
able draped skirt and g very simple
bodice with narrow shoulder straps and
no sleeves. It needed no touch of color
to relieve its elegance but those for tho
maid are most becoming with a sinsS
bow or flower Of bright hue.
A smart bow Of rose placed just
above the hip line strikingly sets off
frock Of black satin made with an
overdress of black net and worn by a
dark haired miss. AS satin is very
popular this year that and silk crepe
are, used extensively for the gowns
which are all cut on simple lines.
Black lace also makes up into beau
tiful gowns, whether made over black
or a light color. A wide band of
sequins made the bodice of one with
IN underskirt Of flesh colored silver
cloth. A band Of flowers and one of
sequins were the shoulder straps for
the dress.
Striking Color Combinations.
OF the vivid hues probably the most
worn are red, emerald green. purple,
and peacock and turquoise blue, while
the orange shades Of yellow are seen
now and then. When combined with
black any Of the shades make ex-
quisite, creations but a rather unusual
combination OF turquoise, blue and
purple was used in a young lady's
dress with smart effect. The body of
the dress was almost entirely OF pur-
pie taffeta but four-inch bands Of the
blue trimmed the skirt and also show
ed now and then in the trimming Of
the waist. The fashionable bouffant
effect at the hips was made possible
by an overskirt of purple net with
wired drapings.
Another dress which would add an
attractive colorful note to any dance
is made Of coral messalinc. The skirt
is caught in many odd places with
silver roses and between the folds
peeps beautiful lace with a silver
thread design. This saIne lace is also
used attractively on the bodice.
OthsrSc harihihb sFrocks.
For the youhg kira's first party frock
saw q dainty shade OF orchid made
in very simple lines, and yet most ef-
fectiye. silk roses Ia pale blue and
pink were the only trimming ON the
dress. They finished off tho round
neck and short sleeves, caught I'D
pannieEs at the hips, and were used
Instead Of q row of buttons down tho
back. This golden haired maid was
just as enhancing as. older sister and
mother in their moro elaborate gowns.
"A pretty dress for a college girl
was, Of turquoise blue Crepe meteor.
An OVERSIGHT Of the material, rather
full at the hips. hung over the tight
skirt which boasted row upon row Of
tiny ruff1es. The bodice was Of tho
material while for trimming gold
metal cloth was used. Tiny gold bows
were placed ooyly on each rufrle at the
back Of the gown. a band Of the gold
made tho belt and was used on the
waist, and net Of tho same gold color
made the shoulder straps.
Accessories Ar Attractive.
Without the many dainty aooessor-
les no party gown can be correct. OF
course you must have the proper foot
wear and there are many novelties
which add q distintive note that every
woman wants. Since tho fad Of black
satin shoes has come back. more black
shoes are being worn with every kind
Of party dress than for many years,
With the dark ;dressos nothing else>is.
Of course. quite proper, but many are
wearing them with the light dresses
also. Now that We are taking up the
Partisan fad Of short dresses we are
also looking for other Partisan fan
cies, One that has been taken up @
little locally Is tho French shoe fad.
Every one is familiar, no doubt, with