The Washington times., 1923-01-07

merge into the snort month OF
February. and one may at this
early date talk of March fashions.
Then. too. Palm Beach is an ex-
ceilent place to 80 to escape rainy
weather. What OF the advance
styles for that populsr resort?
WIN the skirts be long or short !?
An interesting sidelight on this
subject IL that western merchants
want skirts eight inches or the
ground. Manufactures have found
the merchants Of one mind-no
long skirts. The extended drapes
and panel decoration give a long
effect without really achieving any
great length.
Fabrics are ever q spring tonic.
and with the uItimatum from
Paris that line win be the decidine
factor in dress this season, mate
rails win have q glorious oppor-
tunity to be gay and gorgeous and
as lovely as heart could wish.
Fiat crepes are the last word IN
the French capital. Perhaps it is
because Paris is ever looking for
something new, and after a sea-
SON Of blistered effects, nat
weaves win be q novelty. But
be that as It may, fiat crepes
win receive a welcome here and
WIN lit in splendidly with the
fad Of flat and shiny finish conn.,
binations. This idea OF a dull
and brilliant fabric combination
is one which runs through all
lines of garments, trimmings and
accessories for spring. and indi-
Gates strongly the trend toward
the revival Of interest In satin.
finished fabrics, even to the re-
vival in the old-time, glossy Lib
erty satin.
Fabrics for sport wear and for
coatings are shown In loose, un-
even weaves, resembling the hand
woven peasant materials, and are
frequently in unbleached effects,
striped, checked. or figured in
brilliant multi-color.
White shows promise Of con-
tinued popularity. and white COM
bined with emerald green, the
bright shades Of Persian or porce-
lain blue. yellow in the warm red
dish tones verging on orange and
purple are favored.
The white crepe dress with
pleated skirt and plain bodice,
with pocket and plastron trim
ming, win be one Of the approved
types for spring. Monogram en-
broideries and pockets on both
bodice and skirt will be conspicu-
Gus on the sport frocks. White
loves to serve as a background
for color, and this is introduced
with scarlet and emerald in the
monogram embroideries. With
such a 1rock one should wear a
smart, sleeveless coatee in black
or In bright colored wool velours
and silk velvet.
F life II q stage and an the men
i and women merely players, al
we strut to and fro we cast inter-
esting shadows on the backdrop OF
everyday existence. This springs
silhouette will have two distinct
lines, one for the street, the other
for house and evening wear. For
tailored garments, circnlar cuts
and flare from below the knee.
with straight line above, low
waist, slim hips. with medium
short skirts, are Endorsed; while for
evening, the draped line, a sugees.
ton Of the raised waist in con.
junction with fitted effects, long
full skirts and rounded, off-the.
shoulder decolletage Of the Second
Empire. has been adopted by fash.
ionable women.
The one-piece dress with a sem
arate matching circular cape in
elbow or in hip length is a novelty
from Paris. Coat dresses not only
hold their strong position, but
threaten to undermine the popular
ity Of the suit. Bolero effects at
front and plain, flat backs; sur
plice closings with plain revers or
shawl collars OF the fabric, and
skirts in wrapped styles, slightly
draped across the front and closed
at the hip. under a large chou of
ribbon or Of fabric, or with a
fancy clasp, are the dominant fea-
lures or the coat dress. Skirts
with spiral, tier effects, or with
circular panels at one side, are
new ideas.
The sleeves draw considerable