The Washington times., 1921-10-23

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pu Barry's destiny was In the
balance and II is often quoted that
n was tho cut of her sleeve, 30
eleverly chosen by this coquette'
that finally decided her destiny.
Jenny and Lanvin must have real
ixod this when they gave to the
fashionable world sleeves so grace
full. 30 effective, and SO picturesque
that there Ii small wonder at their
sudden fame.
The gown gracod by these orna-
mental sleeves goes back to the
middle ages for it's line. The sill
houette is straight or else orapeo
with classio simplicity.
WHEN one has about resigned
!" oneself to the fact that there
is nothing new under the sun from
which to fashion q striking sleeve
embroidery usually appears In some
now form. Constrast, striking but
yet not obstructive. In achieved IN
an attractive gown displayed at the
.hop of Madame Ash on Connecticut
avenue. The gown Of navy blue
crepe morocain follows tho suaisn'
Line of the present mode
Tho flowing sleeves are OF q an
ferent color-burnt-oniOn. a beauu-
fuI soft tone Of yellow-oranSs.
Lavish embroidery Of a unique de-
sign In navy blue covers the entire
s,sevs. the contrasting color is re-
peated in the girdle. Judging by the
frocks displayed in the Shops ern-
broidery reigns supreme for the 1aA
and winter.
Also quite unusual II dinner
xown that features something ne"
I'm the manner OF sirdles. Inc
.own Of white chiffon velvet has
vary short sleeves and a high decoi-
,sta A heavy corded low waist line
x,ves the effect Of a girdle and q jet
ornament IL the only trimming drop
ming from the right side.
MOTHER variation Of the mode
"A Of many sleeves Is that In
.n,red by the loose, comfortable
,,eeye of the French peasants frock.
vide at the arm hole and very mar
row at the wrist Speaking OF
lent STYLES, one cannot help
,h,pkinx that tho peasants would be
r.ther startled If they could see the
Partisan creations inspired by their
eomsiy costumes
y,rao,btsdly q leader II the Ian
x,n sleeve introduced by the famous
rreneh designer. At the shop or
achvab, Inc,, In the Hotel Ebbitt'
Shsre N q model featuring that
.as~v~. II u an afternoon gown Of
n,.ok chiffon velvet and has a low
S,Os,ss whist, . band Of black net
sobreadswsd IN oapuohon beads and
chenille forms An sxtsndsd shoulder
nna. From this drops tho sleeve Of
shiffon In tho new brick color.
n N held tight at the wrist by q
S>nd of vari-colored gros grain rib
nm which falls from the shoulder.
rho sleeve II loose above the wrist
and slit all its graosful length to
reveal the wearer's arm.
In marked contrast to the gowns
~1th the spectacular sleeve Is the
formal gown with little or no sleeve
=, all. Tho characteristics Of this
rown arc the drspcd, classic Greek
NM. which is an important new note,
.rd the moderate decollete. The
,.dv who IL not the fortunate possess
.or of beautiful shoulders has rea-
.on to rsjo,os at fashions decree.
.s n IN ultrs-fsshionable this season
70 have q modest, rounded neckline
on ones formal gowns.
A SIDE from the sleeve thore has
becn as yet no decided change
IN the silhouette. For daytime wear
the straight, slender frock still con-
tinues to Be In vogue. And why
not. for the low waisted, loose frock
is most becoming to the average
type.
For evening wear two sifhou-
sttes have been accepted. Bout
fancy on the hips 10 one Of the sea-
sons verdicts for the evening gown.
10 say several famous Frsnoh