The Washington times., 1921-11-06


On an afternoon gown Of black Can
ton crepe at NJ. Brooks and Com
pany II il black lacquered ribbon
that II used to drape tho low waist
line. The skirt, sleeves and seal
loped bottom are lavishly embroid-
cred In capuchon and Jet beads. The
gown hangs In straight lines and
the girdle fastens on one side with
q large petalled flower made Of the
ribbon with raised center OF largo
Jet beads.
Stones and metals too are used
to a great extent in the newest
monize with the colors on the dress.
THERE is another fact worth not
ing about the new costumes.
The cape has invaded the gown
realm and not only does 1t appear
on the wooden fabric costumes but
1t Is taking advantage Of its wide
spreading popularity and is also
boCu w VI hoiiiOhl Va tho Dam
gowns. Very often embroidered
lavishly. it hangs in graceful lines
and on the afternoon gown Ia usu-
ally worn more for decoration than
for service and is thrown back over
the shoulders adding a degree Of
chic to the lines.
The tricotine or serge costume
however, has also found its place
especially in the wardrobe Of the
schoolgirl since it is not only serv-
iceable but has dash" to 1t. Some
times the costume has a serge dress
trimmed in braid that may be worn
with or without the cape. Other
more dressy cape costumes intro
duce a contrasting color. The
underdress combines the tricotine
skirt with a soft crepe bloused
top In a bright color. the same
color used to line the cape. This
makes a very attractive three-piece
costume since II is warm enough to
wear on the street in cool weather
without a top coat and Is also ap-
pirate for afternoon wear minus
the cape, revealing perhaps a beauti-
full embroidered bloused top or per-
chance something new in the manner
OF sleeves.
saw a charming imported three
piece costume Of navy blue poiret
twill. The cape boasting a mill
tary collar was novelty embroidered
in rouge worsted and was also lined
The top OF the dress was Of Canton
crepe In the Same color and had
long flowing bracelet sleeves.
Shocking Joined the top to the
twill skirt tho hem Of which was
faced with rouge crepe and small
silver buttons studded the costume.
II tho wearer chose. a narrow belt
might effectively blouse tho cape.
THERE In beginning to be a no
ticeable change in the gowns
seen on the popular Washington
thoroughfares today from those Of
tho early fall. Then every other
gown ono saw was crepe.
Today the onlooker reports at first
glance that the crepe craze for street
wear is dwindling and in its place
one sees velvet, duvetyn and poiret
twill. And II the onlooker Is very
Interested, she will notice that the
majority OF the gowns are coat
dresses. And the new coat frocks
are indeed quite different from the
redingote models OF last season for
they draw our attention to the side
closing which Is a favored premise
Of the designers. It Ia but one mani.
festation Of general desire for
everything with the diagonal or ir-
regular effect.
The side closing gives opportunity
for the uneven hem line which is
one Of the salient notes Of fashion.
Embroidered. in self colors, trimmed
with oddly colored motifs and fur,
or braided In Intricate patterns,
they como in an infinite array Of
designs. Some are made Of twill
and many are made Of the heaviest
Of materials and lavishly trimmed
with fur making II possible for them
to be worn late in tho season.
The coat dress In meeting with
vide approval In WaAhinSton ard