Evening star., 1924-07-31

Coat DreSs of black berEalin faille.
bengaline or fine straw, trimmed
simply with ribbon, a metal buckle, a
jeweled pin or a feather brush; large
decorative beads in choker length.
crystal or colorful; three strands of
pearls with jeweled clasp. large
pearls with an occasional emerald and
an emerald clasp. fat silver or gold
beads, black or gray pearls Call these
jewels are artificial. being both
amusing and deccrative); the scarf
of chiffon or gayly printed silk, the
large fox scarf, never a small fur;
the straight, brief and simple frock.
with decorated turnback cuffs har-
monizing with the gown, white with
white and black ensembles, long
gloves for extremely formal occa-
sions; envelope purse of leather, silk
or embroidery, d bag very rarely
stubby umbrella on a strap or circle
to slip over the arm: stockings very
sheer in flesh, beige, rosy beige, cara
mol and gray only, with gray clothes.
never black; the pump or simple one
strap shoe, with Cuban and low heels
for daytime wear. never the sandal
cut out to the sole; white buckskin
shoes. plain or color trimmed, for the
country.
Summertime is usually an excuse
for riot of color: this season the
ones which are seen on women of dis
crimlnat1on are yellow. beige. flesh
the cool greens. red and white. black
and white. and black and red.
Nothing will ever take the place of
all white for quiet distinction. Also
other colors which suit ones soul or
eyes or skin are permissible: the fore
going are those most often seen.
Checked or plaided material, combin ii
with plain, is good; there are not %
many figured frocks as there wWe
last summer.
Dresses That Appeal.
Imported dresses of fiower-tinted
voiles, handmade, are always with us
and always appealing. Sport frocks
of flannel washable broadcloth and
tub silk have had a wonderful time
this season-they have gone every
where and seen everything. Sports are
exacting; the costumes for them
either are or are not; there is no
beautiful tolerance shown. Apropos
of the girl who INDUCES in strenuous
pursuits, smooth even coat of sun
burn is eagerly sought. Shades of
our pink and white grandmothers!
The wise person, however, will try to
arrange that there are no abrupt
edges on her neck, shoulders or arms.
as this looks rather queer when she is
in evening gown.
A certain latitude is permitted In
the choice OF the evening dress. The
permit full liberty of motion are
usually bouffant. If they are straight,
chiffon or georgette fashions them,
and being wise little gowns, they en-
ploy loose scarfs and draperies to
float out as the wearer moves. Ostrich
trims gowns of white, flesh or pastel
tints, and colored lace frocks have
never been smarter. The magnifi-
Gently beaded slim line dress also
comes to exclusive parties this sea-
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illustrated may be purchased in
Washington shops and many of them
are at clearance prices.
Correct Summer Attire.
Since correct attire is known to
improve ones game, the suit worn by
the seated young woman A) ex-
presses itself in beige wool fabric in a
piped in jade, fastens with two yellow
glass buttons, striped in green and
red and boasts two set-in pockets
Both the skirt and jacket are stitched
in navy, gray, red, white. brown,
yellow and French blue above the
| hem, while the skirt wraps around
| and fastens in the back This model
is now half price. The tailored blouse
is beige radium, piped in white, also
obtainable in powder blue and white.
the major sports: 1t may be effec-
peach colored fiat crepe. trimmed
| with bands of white silk cord and
small flower motifs, executed in white
| beads and blue, orchid, pale green
| and rose stitching. The folds on the
moderately full skirt are piped in
| white and trimmed with fetching
glass buttons. The neck opens in
front and ties with bow of self
| material. This model may be bought
for two-thirds of its former price.
IL The serviceable wash frock at its
best Co here chooses maize silk
broadcloth and white broadcloth col
lars and cuffs. The collars and cuffs
are hand hemstitched and hand en-
| broidered, as is the dress. Its one
| pocket consists of four wide tucks
| This model, entirely handmade, comes
also in blue and rose, and may be had
! for a bit less than two-thirds of its
| former price.
The innocent bystander here attire.
herself ~(D) II Q white geofgette dress