San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-27

piled to emphasize the flaring grace o
these frocks. Appliques of leather
tinted or gilded are combined witt
wool and silk embroideries. Necklinee
have definitely forsaken the round O.
bateau line and give their allegiance
to the high neck or the paris V" JUS
presented. This neckline is a deei
"" as the name suggests, but depart!
from the familiar neckline Of this sort
by extending to the waistline-manJ
times with n vestee inset Of lace oil
contrasting fabric.
The high neckline may hug the neck
closely all around or, by fitting snug
Ily at the back produce an effect Of
height. In frocks for afternoon navy
blue is also promised much vogue.
Green, and the brown tones also share
in favor.
The mode in whimsical mood pre-
fers to give her continued favor TO
the lighter fabrics in fashioning frockS
for evening. SO Georgette crepe,
crepe Romaine and chiffon are seen
most often. Occasionally one finds
the traditional frock Of heavy cleaning
metal cloth-glowing in color and rich
in texture. But the palm goes TO tie
airier type Of frock.
Perhaps the preference is explained
by the delightful way in which these
fabrics take the lovely colors that are
smartest for the formal fashions OF
fall and winter. All the flower shades
are approved-cyclamen. orchid.
nansy. Indeed all the shades that
verge on purple and blue find special
place. Green. red and pink follow
close in fashions regard.
For ng-embroideries, Sc
quins. rhinestones are used. But most
often the fabric itself is the garniture.
Il falls in graceful panels, is set in
godets or fan-likc pleatings giving
the lovely floating flare characteristic
Of all new fashions.
Fur and again fur, Is the slogan
Of the mode in designing winters coat
fashions. In high collars, deep or mar
row cuffs-set in panels or godets on
the skirt or making an entire section
Of the skirt at front or back-it blends
it's rich texture Will the fabric. The
lovely colorings match or contrast
with the smart new cOlors.
The favored fabrics are the twills
and the lightly piled materials. Green.
some gray. browns and black are col
ors most often used. Musk rat natural
or dyed is used as trimming. Seal.
summer erminc. leopard. and skunk
are also used with distinctive effect.
In coats as well a. in dresses tn"
flare is given prominence. The effect
is obtained with godets, circular in
sets and pleatS. Collars are rolling and
somewhat full-or. more often high
and rather close. Sleeves are usually
highland when fullness does appear
it is gathered closely into n norroS
cuff fitting snuglY At the wrist.
Fall and favor give Scant attention
To the ensemble suit. Occasionally It
appears. il is true. But most often III"
suit with n long coat and separate
skirt is favored. For these twills-reps
and poplins and the lighter piled fab.
RIGS are chosen. Colors arc. much the
came as those approved for the coats.
Altogether the new season presents
a surprising allegiance TO a single
fashion theme-the flare in some
guisc. Though the straight simple lin"
so long in vogue continues 10 be pre-
scented with some slight variations.
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The Sacred Heart Dramatic club
will present a thrcc-act comedy en-
titled Her Gloves" under the aus
pieces Of the Catholic Daughters Of
America, Court Of st. Anthony, num-
Der PA Friday, October Q at the
Main Avenue High School at 8 O'Clock.
The public is invited 10 attend.