The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-21
The Newest Modes for Evening Wear Even More
Gorgeous Than Those of Winter = Regal
Dignity, Classic Lines and Fabrics of
Magnificence Distinguish Them.

TN the closet-like roominess OF
every southbound wardrobe trunk
there is sure to be a wise selection
of the newest evening frocks, clever
models that show the latest fabrics
and trimmings and the most recently
approved lines. And If it be true that
every turn of fashions wheel brings
extremes of the mode, then the vogue
OF the hour is the exception that
proves the rule, since in many ways
present day styles resemble those OF
early winter, only-they are more
sol" In accordance with the law of
averages we have right to expect
simple fabrics, after the luxurious ma
terials of winter; scarcity of trimming
where decoration has been lavish;
dull colors and black, after the bril-
lance of gold, silver and the rich,
vivid shades that have predominated
for months past. On the contrary
Just to be OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are
even more luxurious, if such a thing is
possible; trimmings as lavish; and
colors as far removed from. somber as
it is possible for colors to be.
At the height of the winter season
lWO lldtClidiS III III IOTmal
attire-the metal brocades and. vel
vets. The gorgeous splendor of the
former has appealed to many, and
the rich simplicity of the latter found
admirers among the most discriminate
Ing. While the very fact that the
latest models have been designed. pri-
marily, for Southern wear, would
eliminate the latter material from any
but occasional use, this fact apparent
ly has no bearing on the brocades-
metal and otherwise-and the gold
and silver cloths so generally the fav-
orites. Two materials have answered
the demand for formal frocks for
wear in vacation lands-taffeta and
lace, their varied charms filling the
wide gap velvet left in the material
world. Taffeta, especially, promises
to be very popular, not only. for eve-
ming. but for daytime wear Blues
and browns predominant in the latter
and opalescent taffetas are shown for
evening frocks.
The Modes That Taffeta Finds
Pleasing
The bouffant skirt seems to be the
prerogative of the taffeta gown, since
its crispness best emphasizes this
mode. Right now. few. If any. chem
Use or long line models are shown,
and self trimmings are the favorite
method of ornamentation. Much can
be done with this material, which, in
spite of its crispness is soft and work
able. Ruchings, rosettes, ruffies, flut-
ings, bindings, even flowers of taffeta
trim both daytime and evening models
and the result is. above all else. ex-
tremely youthful-a reason. perhaps.
for the perennial popularity of the
material itself. Embroidery appears
on daytime models, usually done in
metal thread; and metal trims eve
ming gowns in the form of lace and
flowers. The metallic note sounds
strongly through all the variations of
the evening mode. with silver strong
est. Just at present, though gold is
bidding strongly for popularity.
2 Lace A Beautiful Evening Fabric
A pathetic little news note from
France tells us that the demand for
strictly hand made laces is on the
wane. thus threatening one Of the