The Washington times., 1923-04-01

must first consider how spring
comes to Paris.
The young daughter Of the
family often startles her parents
and guardians with detailed in
formation as to what the length
of a skirt should be, how the
kerchief style has invaded the
role of the sub-sub-deb, and how
embroideries. ribbons, color con-
trast and French imagination
give new charm to the costumes
OF fashions first blooming.
Small patches OF embroidery,
erratically placed, are frequent
~ noted in the new young mode.
4 distinctive frock for a miss
Of ten happy summers has
medallion of henna embroidery
appearing on white blouse that
constitutes the upper half OF
frock In fine pique. trimmed with
bands of henna and with rows
OF bobbing tassels. which, like
the ponograms of the older
modes, are borrowed from the
marks worn over the hearts by
fencers.
Triangular motifs OF embroid-
cry in gay Oriental coIors, en-
pbasized by a very narrow black
braid give lively prettiness to a
Jersey frock in biscuit color. The
dress is short as to skirt and
has decided blouse at the low
waist line.
WEATHER, tn 1t fascinating
trimming that has given that
. air of piquant charm to milady's
sport clothes. has been borrowed
by designers of young girls ap-
pare1 and with most satisfac-
tory results. A beige crepe de
chine frock is distinctly lovely
and different when piped with
black leather bands and colorful
patches OF Persian embroidery.
Youthful coats have leather
strap trimmings, just like big
sisters. and leather chapeaux
are not limited to those who
require more than ten fingers
to count their age. Leather and
felt are youthful and oh, SO
practical!
EOATS and hats for the sub,
sub-deb are miniatures of
those shown in the fashionable
shops. One clever model fash
Toned from the popular camePs
hair is lined with brown crepe
de. chine and ties with a sash
on the left side. Another in an
English mixture has cape sleeyes,
and for the severely-mindedj are
top-coats with raglan sleeves and
nnannish airs. Capes for dress
up occasions win the heert of
many a dainty miss. plafds.
camel's hair fabrics and twse g,
are the favorites f2E aapes. md
the lines are sirnpls and tn rip
ping folds Just - the hi n OF
the rainhow- lf2lSed rock
Tans and browns are the lead
ing colors for coats and capes,
hut it IS easy 70 lose ones heart
20 ,coat If sQft rose color.
fr'n Efed with darker bands of
- same ula-erlal. And another
- green broasicloth, with gayly
az1proidered eop and bell sleeves,
Els3 embroidered. assures even
tn most doubtful that spring
has come.
fEiHE youthful feminine runs
true to form in that millinery
IL a subject dear to her heart.
Much time and concentration must
be expended in the weighty decis-
! ion between a hat of brown straw
IN chin-chin style, with golden
ribbon trimming, and one of soft
green felt with band of hand loom
woven stuff in the gayest of reds,
greens, and yelIows. But the gay
est and most dashing Of all is a
lat of French straw in mixed col
ors, that boasts a tiny parrot with
fiery red head. The parrot perches
on the front Of the attractive hat
In the sauciest of manners.
The all-ribbon hat never loses
its charm for girls of ten and
twelve. This season has brought
forth several dainty models that
are simple in shape and style and
trtnimingless except for a bunch
Of ribbon flowers. or perhaps a
dangling bunch of cherries, or
tiny apples or yarn fruit whose
origin Is unknown and habitat IN.
discovered.
Most Of the emphasis is placed
on soft, handmade. workable
braid like straws, silky in tex.
ture and varied as to color. Saucy
shapes are easily devised from this
versatile straw, and mothers are
pleased with it's excellent wearing
qualities.
When hot summer days come
/ ths doDpy hat win again reign