The Washington times., 1922-04-30

The evolution of Fashion has
wrought many changes, and
footwear is by no means an ex-
ception. Washington Is revert
ing to other countries and ages
for present-day modes and the
result is the graceful footgear
typical Of the sandals worn by
Grecian maids. Such a change!
In place of the Greek maidens
In sandals and flowing raiment
with ancient architecture as a
background we have the 1922
flappers, bobbed locks. sporty
tweeds and on her feet-sandals,
and In the background-Wash-
ington. And as the warmer days
Of spring approach and just
around the corner summer, san
dals are a boon, as they are cool.
comfortable and decidedly up.to.
date. Washington's younger set
are keen supporters OF the san.
dal movement, which indicates
that wen witness many sandaled
feet along with the familiar
sports costumes on Washington's
highways and by-ways.
EOOTGEAR likewise answers
the demand for contrast and
the result is a galaxy Of sandals,
oxfords and slippers in contrast
ing colors. From the first step on
the links in the morning to the
last step OF the Goodnight.
Ladies'" feminine feet are marked
for the two-toned effects that are
now in demand. And the little
heels that step out in the modern
"pas de jazz" are far removed
from the prosaic heels Of other
seasons. For nowadays ones
heels reflect some color on the
gown. II one is the possessor OF
Jade earrings and a girdle to
match. what an unusual surprise
to show a pair of green heels,
Following the trend OF fashion
toward sandals, manufacturers
are developing smart footgear for
afternoon and evening wear with
contrasting heels. Val Richter is
to daf draGq m NJ
Of black patent leather. The low
heels and pipings may be had In
either gray, tan, red. green or
blue. Another method OF orna-
mentation is the cut-work medal
lion design on the top and sides.
This design may be brought out
by the wearing of hosiery to
match the heels: gray hosiery
with the gray heeled sandal would
be particularly effective. The
sandal straps with a metal buckle.
A NENT hosiery, gray or beige
hose is considered tres chic
with the pump for dress occasions.
In the sport realm, however,
popular 4 feeling among youthful
Washington is in favor Of plaid
sport hose in silk and wool mix
lures. The hose that boasts Of
large blocks, stripes and plaids
carrying out the color ensemble o;
the sports costume are worn by the
smart set. Audacious hosiery,
however. should be chosen and
worn with discretion. MS all cannot
lay claim to thin. shapely ankles.
Plaid and striped hosiery are fit.
ting compliments to the rough.
urban clothes worn about Wash
fngton at the moment. Indeed, 80
popular have these rough, non.
chaIant togs become that they
make colorful the rendezvous
where the younger set teas and
dances; in fact, they pass muster"
at the majority Of daytime func.
tions.
MOT only footwear attracts at
tention this season, but like
wise the gay chapeaux that are
here to top the mode. One couldn't
help but notice them, for they are
veritabIe "sunshades," immense.
becoming affairs that fairly
breathe Of sprinstime weighted
down with lovely flowers. And as
the warmer days approach. tho
hats loom larger and larger on the
horizon of the mode.
Like plaid hose, however, large
hats have their places: pity the
poor being, for instance, doomed to
sit IN church behind the wearer of
one OF those Merry Widow" hats.