The Washington times., 1920-02-07


American girl OF an swed slowness
to accept Paris dare. They knew
she did not really disapprove. as
witnessed by her nnal acceptance OF
French mandates a year after their
initial launching. Now, for the nrrst
time In fashions history, this condi-
tion is a thing OF the past. And we
wonder--what was IL?
Spring finds two girss on the high
way. One-small. dark. vivacious, be-
hind the wheel OF a roadster many
miles OF waves away; the other-not
SO small. nor so dark. but the Blue
bird OF Motordom guiding a dashing
"speedboat' along q snake road
Somewhere In America Transfer
them and you recognize them only by
temperament, never by apparel Their
clothes have been inspired by similar
periods-Louis XIV and xVI-and the
Oriental. Though not so apparent In
their travelling togs as In the ward
robes in the trunks fastened TO the
running boards. it's there. Similarity
in every line.
Leather Here 10 Stay.
Leather has come to stay. Every
where In sportdom. one sees leather
leather hats, leather coats, buttons,
belts, trimmings, but always leather.
The tan leather tam is one OF the
most attractive models to be found
on the road or along the country
lane. The most distinctive feature for
It's popularity IL its peculiar ability
to Withstand the flying attacks OF
lust. When the periodical pilgrim
age ends at the hotel or camp. II may
be rubbed of with soft cloth and
look none the worse for the wear
and tear Of travel Is IL any wonder
that the motor maids OF two conti-
nents have adopted II as a standard?
Usually II is accompanied by
leather coat of similar shade. The
lshion armament prophesies "its
popularity will continue indefinitely.
And the motorist Is relieved. It's
dustproof qualities have made 1t prac-
tically indispensable.
Wool skirt Goes Well.
A wool skirt of contrasting plaid
goes well with IL. Accordion-pleated
models have been strongly indorsed: !:
yet, because OF the difficulty In hav-
ing them repleated after cleaning,
IL Is certain that side pleats ana mar
row box pleats will be in great favor
with the motorist. All Indications
point to the extensive featuring Of
small plaids and stripes. This. too.
fits in nicely with motoring idiosyn-
cracies and dusty looking skirts are
dispensed with.
They are worn in various lengths.
But the average skirt Is fully ten to
twelve inches from the ground and
there is little doubt that they are
growing shorter. However, no onc
expects the really smart America
girl to adopt the ultra styla still
worn in Paris. She will not indulge
in extremes.
Polo Coats Are ''There.-
The polo cloth coat indicates a
number Of new spring features. But
tons have somewhat less representa-
ton and what there is Of them is
leather. The sleeves are minus cuffs
and may be drawn tightly to the
wrists with straps of the self-same
material held fast with leather
buckles. Belts are losing out. When
used at all. they are narrow and in
conspicuous, and made of either like
material or leather.
No set rule has been made as to the
placing Of the waistline, but for sport
clothes, women seem to prefer 1t
either normal or just below tho curve
of the hips. The sleeves are of semi
raglan type. the purely raglan hav-
ing been labeled "passe."
Normal Sleeve Popular.
The normal sleeve is popular, but
every girl who INDUCES her sporting
blood prefers the ease of movehert
the loose hitting sleeve affords her.
All these minor features create a most
modern. not to say practical, sport
coat for the sportster.
The materials utilized are mostly in
plain colors in neutral shades. But
bold checks and stripes are also
clamoring for recognition. Green in
the new shade, Eucalyptus. which Is
jade with softer tinge, will be
worn. Though II might help in the
suppression of the noisy horn, II Is
not to be recommended for tour of
any length. While browns are in
vogue. uphold them.
Beaded nag stIll Alive.
New York has not yet emulated
Paris in tossing the beaded bag into
oblivion. But It Is dead as far as
the French maid Is concerned. Bags
of rich metal brocadcs or silk bro
caded in metal are the present fancy.
For evening wear she has one that Ia
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