The Washington times., 1921-10-30

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THE eccenuicities Of Fashion are
1 always amusing and although
georgette crepe. steel and fur. seem
an odd combination. some beautiful
frocks seen in Washington are thus
adorned. Here again we encounter
a favored winter premise of the de-
signers. at A. M. Pasternak's Con-
necticut avenue shop a very attrac-
tive evening gown combines these
three notes. An underslip Of Amer
lean Beauty crepe moroccan Is veil
ed with a sleeveless over-dress of
purple georgette lavishly embroid-
cred with steel beads. You can see
what a beautiful effect the purple
transparency against the brilliant
wide band of flying squirrel softens
the bottom Of the skirt and a cut
steel girdle is placed at a low waist
line.
In bead decorations on gowns and
coats one faces one Of the persistent
elements in winter modes. Every
other garment nowadays displays
bead decoration. Beads are used
on dresses, hats, suits and coats.
with equal impartiality. Combine
beads with fur and one gets a stun
ming effect. This is the idea back
of may OF the imported models. II
is one which Paquin for example,
worked upon in an evening wrap
of rose chiffon velvet, with wide
sleeves lavishly embroidered in
white crystal beads and q generous
color Of gray wolf.
DRINTED chiffon velvet Is one
L Of the highly favored fabrics
for the coming season. II 10 used to
advantage on a sumptuous evening
wrap at Rizik Brothers. The pack
ground is a soft creme color and the
artistic fruit and flower design 10
carried out in beautiful soft colors
with q touch Of gold. A huge col.
lar and wide cuffs Of black wolf
present a stunning contrast. The
wide sleeves are beautifully draped
SO that they reach to within a short
distance Of the bottom of he wrap.
The sleeves on the newest crea-
tions are more notable than were
the first seen earlier in the autumn.
As time passes they seem to grow
moro and more beautiful. It has
been so long since we have seen SO
many elaborate sleeves that Wash
ington women are welcoming them
with enthusiasm.
The use Of braid ana ribbon in
trimming gowns has been one Of the
noticeable factors Of the Summer and
early Fall mode and now II Is being
introduced into the smbsllishment
Of wraps also. Sometimes this fol-
lows the, familiar line. forming bor-
ders to various parts or introduced
in straight or wavy lines on q simple
trimming. Often however q much
moro elaborate use Of the trimming
10 made. and we have coats and
dresses criss-crossed all over their
surface with braid or ribbon. Cire
In ~ kA
trimmings and is often the only
means used to relieve the severity
on many of the tailored dresses in
the shops.
Another trimming that Is enjoy
ing wave of undimmed popularity
is monkey fur. Hats are trimmed
with 1t and II is used to give the
finishing touch 10 evening wraps
and gowns. Something's this very
popular trimming is the only adorn-
ment that the velvet or silk gown
displays. 1t Ia however confined to
the more expensive type Of dress as
monkey fur II used unfortunately
becomes commonized and ceases TO
be fashionable.
Steel is no doubt the newest mo-
tive OF all and 1t Is In evidence in
all forms. 1t Ia used to a great er.
tent for girdles on coats and dresses
and has even invaded millinery.
Tiny steel balls are also Used pro-
miscously on suits and gowns. The
steel sirdle by the way Ii definitely
prescribed for the winter.