Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-01
Fashion Bows Gracefully
. To Latest Designs in Dress
Leaders in Social World Gladly Adopt Scarfs and
Floating Shoulder Draperies Decreed
for New Year.

Long may they wave" the leader
Of fashion exclaim, as they wear will
such success the scarfs and hoatinl
shoulder draperies which have com
forward with new zest at the ar
proach OF the new year.
Scarfs are not new. generally speak
ing, but are distinctly new in thei
variation OF materials and colors
Without doubt for those who will
spend the remainder OF the White
and Spring here. and those who viii
depart or have departed for Southern
cities, these accessories are the mos
considered articles Of the costume.
For the present our attention Il
directed toward the chiffon scarf
worn with velvet and velvet ant
chiffon costumes ard omnirresen
satin ones. These scarfs are trim
med At the edges either with rows o.
fringe or deep bands or narrow row.
Of fur.
Even in the evening the scar,
haunts flmy presence on the evening
gowns. either as an integral part OF
the gown or an added touch" Even
the dehutantes have fallen under the
spell Of the elusive chiffon scarfs. al
though IL is true that they are apt tc
lie them in a huge bow arranged to
come at an intriguing angle at the
back OF the neck or on one shoulder.
Quite apart from the separate
scarf, yet OF the same variety, are
the countless arrangements OF
shoulder draperies OF tulle lace and
chiffon. metal tissue or the material
Of the gown. Sometimes these are as
narrow as ribbon or so wide that they
simulate the cape.
h
newest scarfs are either oblong or
square in shape. For next Summer
we are told that these obleng pieces
will be Of wolfe for wear with cotton
or silk sport costumes. They will
shade from the edge in wide stripes
from deep colors to the pastel shades
in the center. and will further be
crnamented with a small plaid design
in white.
Quite unusual are the tulle scarfs
painted with water-colore in gay and
colcrful designs. the tones used In
many instances corresponding with
the colors of the gown with which
they are worn.
Mime. Matsudaira Wears
Smart Brown Ensemble.
Mime. Matsudaira. wife OF the Am
bassador of Japan. selects her cos.
TUNES with exquisite taste. more often
from the conservative models. which
are in many instances almost tailored.
Mime. Matsudaira wore at one OF the
: most unusual and interesting recep-
tons last week-that to the japanese
doll amba dors-a gown Of leaf brown
luster satin. fashioned along straight
lines. with fitted sleeves and a square
neckline. Her hat was OF black satin.
a medium size model. and an effective
ecarf Of crepe in shades OF brown
completed her costume.
Mrs. Walter F. George, wife Of
Senator George Of Georgia. wears a
striking gown of brown velvet and gold
brocade. the skirt designed in q slight
IL draped model of the velvet. and the
bolero bodice Of the brocade. She
wears with the gown a gold metal
cloth hat. carries handsome handbag
to correspond. and thrown softly about
her throat a scarf Of chiffon in shades
of tan and gold.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. wife Of
the Speaker Of the House Of Repre-
eentatives. spends much Of her time
1T the Capitol. and her costumes for
these occasions are striking in their
individuality. One day she wore a
navy blue suit Of a wooden material,
severely tailored, ana ner blouse was
Of fine knitted wool and silk In blend
ing tones Of blue. Her hat was a small
fitted model Of blue felt to match the
suit.
Miss Victoria Tytus, debutante
daughter Of Mrs. Tytus McLennan n.
was seen stroliing down Connecticut
avenue wearing q black satin coat,
severely plain. with collar and deep
cuffs OF light fur. and fitted black
felt hat.