Evening star., 1924-01-25
Co1Ors for Dress and furnishings

- OLOR no less than sound has
it's science. 1t has been
found that various kinds Of
organisms cluster under va
rious colors. Each family of organ
isms has it's affinity Of color. 1t is
said that it is so also with people.
Could We see mans mental being.
and were his emotions to change
from anger to love. from envy to
hate, and from a prayerful attitude
10 one of great JOY, we would find
him undergoing colorful changes.
In unconsciously associating Ger
tain colorS with certain occasions,
the human mind selects the color
that is in accordance with emotions
supposed to he aroused at such
times. For instance. red is the color
OF revolt. hloodshed. carnage. In
times of revolution You see red flags,
red badges and red streamers. 1t is
the color of the socially dissatisfied
In the Bible scarlet is the color of
sin. Devils in theatrical productions
ar" always dressed in red. 1t mas
been associated with violent emc.
tiCnS % anger and hatred, but red
-S alsI said To be the color of tin.
soul when deeply excited. whether
b. 5000 or bad passion, the color Of
tense feeling
Blue is supposed to be the color
of emotions of nobility, Ioftiness Of
Intellect and strength. Yellow mas
some OF the best qualities OF all. 1t
is the color of the sun, w.ich gives
cut health and eliminates disease
and produces in the human mind 40
sensations except those If peace and
IalI mess.
" has been noticed that very few
people become respondent on sunny
ca ;. 1t is on cloudy and rainy days
that their spirits fall. That is why
Black is not ii good color to wear TO
ANY great extent. 1t has depres-
slnS eme'l, "htt Ar We reiliza IT or
not The opposite is the case with
wh;te. which has tendency to pre-
que" calm. pure. peaceful emotions
IN the mind. Hence. we have The
white flag which represents pence
and harmony.
Actresses believe so thorouyb11. f., ,be
fnpresstnG qualities of color that they
are extremely careful what they wear.
anu ai"ays choose colors which har-
1nonl2e with the feelings they intend to
portray. They even pay strict attention
10 the colors used in a room. which
must also harmonize with the costume
Effect of COIors in Room.
In room a subdued color scheme
or deep tones and shadows may be
tranluillizing to live with. You may
resent the idea Of breaking ii by
tn" sharp intrusion of harsher tones.
and yet just a small vaseful of KAY
cnlored flowers might give some
Thing that YOU feel was lacking
might give II warmth and cheerful
pesS that would change the whole
current of your thoughts. Striking
contrasts should he avoided. however
IN dress. interior decoration or IN
any article with which you come
mt" intimate mad daily associaticn
On the other hand. one color,
whether it is used in the furnishing
"t Il room. the making of a dress. or
II" making of any kind OF fancy
crk is not as valuable In a decnra-
tlN" sense as harmonious combina-
llon OF colorS. and the combination
OF different tints and shades Of The
SAN" color sives a soft md very
love" effect White has the effect
OF Frightening every color with
which II is combined. Black has the
contrary effect.
For use in rooms where fgur.I
rugs and upholstery are used, or
where the walls are decorated with
Il figured paper. there are lamp
shades Of plain silks of unobtrusive
tones: OF these, tans are preferable
10 other tones. because they soften
the light without subduing it. 1t is
always good plan when selecting
materials for making lamp shades 10
test them over an artificial light be-
fore making decision. Colors that
are rely beautiful in the light OF day
often turn out to be quite ins'gnif-
tn" ofher hand. materials that ap-
rear tc have very little life and
color develop unsuspected beauty
when they have a strong light un-
dsrneath Black cretonne lamp
shades, enlivened by Japanese scenes
IL color. are handsome. Although the
light is subdued by the black, III"
colort q scenes standing out In bold
reNtf make charming little pictures
c! l;gLt.
Colors suited to You.
Every woman knows the effect of
Color IN dress. For instance, an eve
ming gown, all gray, may be very
ftsttul, very personal. very perfect.
but If you know how to use color
with it, and when and where, the
charm viii be more varied and more
complete. , You should learn the
colors that are yours and then never
depart from them. BY using color
contrast and color harmony, you can
accentuate the good points of your
nR ure and complexion and overcome
the bad points. You have day coiurs
ana evening colors, dark AMI light
"G}"rs, and you must know what they
are
i is not difficult to selec; co.nrs
for costumes that harmonic with
hair, eyes and complexion, f the
matter is given little thought. For
instance, bright purple or violet can
only be worn by those who possess
tOHlpleAlOnS, Tree from any
yellow or sallow tInts. and the same
rule applies to rose pink and tur-
quoise blue. Bright green or light
chestnut suits the red-h1.red woman,
while another shade in which she
looks well is that which exactly
tones with the color of her hair and
must be unrelieved except for
touches Of white. Both black and
white come within the sphere of the
owner of red hair. especially for eve
ming wear. a blonde with good
complexion can wear cold and clear
white in the evening. Brunettes
should cling to soft ivory shades and
discard pure white. a brilliant com
plexion with dark hair and eyes can
wear bright rose pinks and SAKE
blues, which would be impossible if
the colorinE were less vivid.
IF you do not know what your
most becoming colors are, try this
sure way of discovering them: Buy
an assortment of tissue papers in
various colors and shades, such as
the department stores and stationery
stores sell in sheets for fancy work.
You will find the sheets OF good size
and well adapted to your purpose.
Stand in a strong light before the
frankly testifying mirror In your
room, and laying one sheet at a time
over your bare shoulders, crush it to
make it fit close round your neck
Take plenty of time. After you have
tested the colors separately, try them
In combinations. You will discover