The Washington times., 1921-10-23

tended hip line Ia particularly good
for the slender figure and Is usually
carried out in taffeta. Paris says.
however, that one may wear two
silhouettes at one time. and this
seems to be the feature Of the even
ing gowns at some Of Washington's
exclusive shops. This is how 1t II
done. Over a slender clinging sill
houetts exquisite Spanish or Chan
tiliy lace drapes q wide silhouette
with distended hips and flowing
lace sleeves. It is evident that Spain
IL still welding her influence over
the mode.
The other silhouette accepted for
tho season is that which makes its
point with Grecian simplicity and
grace. The material lending itself
to this style most effectively is the
new exquisite brocaded chiffon, soft
In texture and rich in color.
There is also a marked tendency
toward velvet for the fall and win
ter seasons, due no doubt to the
fact that 1t 10. of all materials. the
most beautiful and lustrous in it.
self and conforms to any line. Wash
ington stores are displaying chiffon
velvets in all the new colors. among
them fuschias. brick. rust, new blues.
bergundy and. Of course, black. This
material IL particularly favored for
the formal gown for the winter
season:
The evolutions Of fashion have
effected q great change in the use
of lace. A few seasons ago lace was
only associated with formal func-
tons and was never connected In
any way with the afternoon card
party. the matinee, or the tea
hour. But now the ultra-fashion-
able fabric Of the season is lace.
and it is by common consent con-
sidered apropos for daytime func-
tons.
This indicates a decided depar
ture on the part Of the modish
woman from. conventional fabrics.
1t is as It should be for there is
nothing that softens the lines Of
the silhouette and flatters the ma
tronly figure as much as a beauti-
ful piece OF lace cleverly draped.
The most popular laces Of the
season are the web-like patterns,
Chantilly and Spanish lace. They
are fashioned in a variety Of beau
tiful designs and are dyed in all
manner of tints. Lace figures
largely In the new sleeves. In
some instances the lace sleeves
are so wide at their extremities
that they form draperies for the
skirt and when the arm Is extend
Cd give the appearance Of lace
wtngA
Lace. however. II not confined to
gowns, for the lace fan Of our
grandmother's day has returned to
favor. Beautiful fans are carried
out in the finest Of web.like laces.
These would be particularly ef-
fective with the evening gown Of
Lace
TN the imported models for the
coming season drapery is domi-
nant Fashion, in adapting drap-
cries to gown purposes, is meeting
with great success. At ]. M. Gid
ding and Company there IL a
charming and youthful dinner
gown of Madeleine blue crepe dc
chine, a soft blue originating in
the house of Madeleine, the famous
French designer. The decollete.
following the vogue In high and
the sleeves are but tiny extensions
Over a clinging silk skirt winds
seamless ovsr-skirt drsped effec-
lively to each side. The only trim
ming IL fagoting on the neck and
sleeves. A Jet girdle finishes the
low draped waist line and q cas-
csde of jet falls down on the left
side. One Of the foremost points
Of fashion is the prominent place
bead sirdles have taken for evon-
ing wear. II is interesting to note
that the jet cascade graces many
Of the important gowns seen at the
exclusive Washington establish
msnts.