The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-29

formal wear.
A great many all-white frocks
have also been noticed at the theater
and dances. A white gown worn by
a brunette type will create a de.
cided effect. and on the other hand
the all-black costume on girl
whose hair and complexion are fair
is the thing that makes the be-
holder sit up and take particular
notice.
This season one finds the trail Of
black velvet running through the
modes Of every age and almost
every occasion. Black velvet is made
into variety Of styles, SO that they
are appropriate for the most youth
full debutante. Once the Combination
Of lace and black velvet was the
prerogative Of elderly dowagers.
Now the most charming frock worn
by the debutante is the simplest Of
dinner or dance gowns. full slxirted,
with q long-waisted. sleeveless bodice.
And the only attempt at Ornamental
ton on this quaint gown is a wide
yoke collar Of exquisite point lace
hanging over the shoulders. p
IN this season Of many modes
one may express individuality in
her gowns. At smart social affairs
one notices a vast array Of gowns,
many with some small individual
touches. that are the wearer's own
expression. For instance on some
Of the gowns there is the tendency
to effect that simple grecian line
In the form Of long flowing trains.
And as long as trains grace the
ballroom floor. the whims of fash
ION will effect It Just as they do
the lines Of the gown. 1t is
noticeable feature of many Of the
gowns that the decollete is eff
fected by the train and vice versa.
For instance, recently at a fash.
ionable affair. a prominent Wash
ington woman wore a gown with
V-shaped decollete and the same
line was repeated in the long fish
tail train.
A rounded train follows a sim
ilariy shaped decollete and uneven
neck lines are seconded in uneven
trains draped from one side. Scarce
ly is there an item on madame's
gown that is not touched by the
finger Of fashion.
DREssY suits will again occupy
leading place in, milady's
wardrobe In the near future and
the predicted popularity of suits
has brought TO the fore a galaxy
Of new blouse ideas. / saw one
charming affair at the Louvre of
Blass georgette, which is a new
color on the order of geranium
pini:. 1t was almost entirely &C.
Gordon plated even the short
sleeves which puffed on an inner
lining. A girdle of black velvet
ribbon encircled the waistline.
Another novelty in blouses that
Is equally attractive under the fur
coat or suit coat is that made of
lace. Lace is dyed in all manner
Of colors this year and no doubt
one Of the prettiest is an overblouse
Of. silk, lace dyed in a beautiful
henna shade. The short kimono
sleeves drape to the lines of the
blouse and are open at the should
ers. A black satin girdle fastens on
each side in bow.
SPEAKING Of laces, the combina.
ton Of lace and fur is another of
fashions whims this season. The
heavy fur and soft lace might seem
an incongruous combination but the
masters Of couture do not consider
these things, when a beautiful idea
is born they realize 1t without con.
sidering whether they are combin.
ing thick material with a thin
one or a heavy one with a light
material. And thus the newest fad
Of fashion-the combining Of lace
with fur.
Before I finish with lace dresses
must tell you Of q sumptuous eve.
ming model. The sleeveless dress
with high decollete was made Of
silver lace over gold cloth slip and
bound at low waistline with a
heavily wrought metal girdle. A
wide band about the bottom of the
skirt was OF silver fox and the
whole effect was of silver and gold
just like sunlight. ...
STRANGE as 1t may seem fan
mel has entered the mode IN