The Washington times., 1921-12-25

and the tam are the two popular
models. At the Louvre the fringed
scarfs match the tams decorated on
one side with a fluffy pom-pom. This
sport set gives opportunity for
creating an interesting color scheme,
Tor Instance, gay scarf and hat
worn with a dark suit. and tan or
gray scarf, hat and sport hose worn
with the more colorful suit. Fur has
also made its way into the sport out
mt, and the tam of fur with a neck.
piece to match has been received
with wide approval in Washington.
THEN when the skies begin to
darken, the lights are lit and the
hearth fire flickers, then comes the
tea hour. And in the holiday
house-party festivities tea time in
the country is not as it is in the
city. In the country it is the hour
when gay wooden costumes make
their appearance. On one pretty
girl you might see a gay little two
piece dress. the slip-over top Of
brilliant green knitted fabric with
the youthful Bramley collar that is
30 becoming, long sleeves and a
. "a In, oh to- ><
terial. The Louvre is showing a
number Of these little outfits for
the school girl in smart contrasting
colors.
Another miss might wear a one
piece knitted dress in a lovely plaid
such az the ones that F. r. Jelleff,
Inc. il carrying. These are i'm.
ported dresses made of heavy
wooden knitted fabric in combina-
tons of black and white and black
with green and red stripes. The
collars are in contrasting color,
tied In front in cravat style and
hanging in two tassels. The girdle
OF the. same color ties on the side.
The possibilities Of the knitted dress
are revealed in these lovely models
Of this season so unlike the ones of
other seasons in that they are gay,
made attractive with hand en-
broidery or stitching in bright color
ed worsted. Or IL the party motors
to a neishboring place for tea there
IL the tweed or homespun suit in
rose. soft blue. tan or grey that may
be worn under the top-coat. The
coats of these suits are straight,
mannishly tailored and the newest
models are noticeably longer. These
wooden outfits are the salient parts
of the picture this winter, which
simply proves that women realize
the attractiveness, likewise the wear
ever qualities, of the tweed suits and
refuse to discard them.
THEN comes the night of nights
New Year Eve-and much
thought Is given the costume that
is to be worn on that gala occasion,
for perhaps-who knows-he may
fall under the spell Of beauty. And
In the soft lights hung with mistle-
toe. summoned by the strains Of the
appear the bewitching
ladies' In their prettiest frocks.
They arc glittering, frosty affairs
Of sequins with draperies Of tulle
drifting about them. And some
dark beauties, obeying the modes
decree. are dressed in dainty chiffon
and velvet gowns Of red, others in
chiffon Of pastel colors, frocks
which breathe Of youth. Metal cloth
too is noticeable on many OF the
bouffant gowns that appear here
and there. The matrons wear
velvet gowns draped In classical
lines with long trains. And every
where one sees the fluttering Of a
ian; some are Of tulle spangled with
pailletes, coquettish affairs Of black
lace, then with the white sparkling
gowns are carried brilliant green
and red coque or feather fans to
match the earrings; or perhaps It
Is white, scintillating affair that
the wearer Of the snowy gown nut
ters back and forth.
Head dresses too are noticeable on
many Of the guests, and indeed they
are quite the thing to wear for
occasions. The picture pre-
sented Is Of brilliant color with
flashes here and there,
and as the New Year bells peat out
The Happy New Year" wishes echo
the halls and all Is merry,
Dame Fashion in her quiet scheming
has brought happiness to many q
'eminine heart.