The Washington times., 1922-06-18

at once urban and rural, does
much to influence her choice of
a costume. She is frequently
seen, attired in sport clothes,
lunching at smart hotels and
restaurants after motoring in
from the country.
Separate jackets rather than
suits seem to be the smartest
thing at present and are worn
with the new pleated skirt.
One smart New York shop is
showing hand-painted. gray
leather jacket with matching set.
consisting of hat. scarf. purse and
shoes. the last mentioned having
diamond shaped inserts of painted
leather on the suede of the shoe.
Another shop features a sport
MILDLY fashioned of white woolen
material, trimmed with bands. of
gay-colored embroidery. Some
fetching smocks are Of bright-hued
wool. One in mustard yellow is
trimmed with a decorative design
of stitching and Is intended to be
worn over a pleated skirt Of white
serge.
Spanish shawl.
The cape holds it's own, and
IN sport apparel, 1t is indis.
pensable. Not only are there
long, enveloping capes in which
one may stride forth like the
naughty Arab, but there are
short hip-length capes and little
capes that are no more than a
rectangle of material blung over
the shoulders. Hardly a sport
frock ventures forth without
its attendant cape.
Much leather is used for
trimming on imported models for
sports wear. Frequently a whole
coat is made of the unusual and
attractive material.
important role in our lives,
there must be apparel for those
that are athletically inclined as
well as for those who are merely
onlookers. In this way sport
clothes are divided into two main
classes, those that allow the
player the maximum amount OF
freedom and present smart
appearance, and those that are
designed for more decorative
moments.
A sleeveless jacket suit is
an ingenious arrangement that
allows one to play golf or tennis
with a coat on and still have
the freedom and smartness Of a
blouse and skirt. This suit is
green and white, but one as
equally likeable comes in lemon
yellow.
One Of the newest novelties in
knitted things is a shawl cape
In q point and is finished with
q deep fringe that falls below
the waist. Undoubtedly this is an
outcome of the vogue for the
WHITE is probably the smart
" est color at present and slip
on sweaters Of white are a note Of
the moment. Black caracul collars
often adorn lovely white costumes.
In striking contrast Is the sud.
den vogue for navy blue, which has
made itself felt at recent distin.
guished gatherings, having re-
placed the more colorful tweeds.
Solid coIors are taking precedence
over the more ordinary stripes and
over-plaid designs.
Brown of all shades Is fashion
able at present and is scheduled
rs the leading winter color. In all
shades from te'te de negre to the
highest fawn and especially those
that have copper and bronze In
their makeup. this lovely color, &C.
cording to Paris, will lead as soon
a. the first breath of fall arrives.
COR the autumn the Silhouette
u will be straight-the coats are
large at the top and through the
shoulders, but are straight from
the waist down. They do not
taper a. did the dolmans OF two
seasons ago. Although Paris is
sponsoring the ankle.length gar.
rnent, makers in this country be.
Iieve that American women will
want her winter clothes but slight.
" longer than the present modes
and 30 the new coats are only two
inches more in length.
New seasons wraps are divided
into top-coats, made on swagger
lines Of mems wear materials and
double.faced stuffs. very smart for
sports and motor coats: straight.
IRE coats with large, roomy sleeves
but slender lines: the wrappy coat.
the regulation belted street-cost
and the cane.