Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-08

House hy the opening of the Presi-
dents reception at IL O'Clock Mon
dar. when diplomats and high rank
ing officials arrived TO pay theif
respectS 10 the President and Mrs
coolidge, and IL continued on to the
snarious Fan American Union Build
ing where at 1880 o'clock the Sec
rctarv of State and Mrs. kellogg
gave their customary annual break
fast in honor OF the diplomatic
corps. /; wound up with the at
homes Vt the members OF tne
Presidents official family. the caoi-
net. where there was conuhuous
narade of smar;iy gowned women IN
the newest and most striking OF
f,nrks hats. handsome furs ana
jewe'rv,
The women were not alone In THIS
,eyelrv of fashion, for 1t was WIN
p,,,rb interest that one noticed the
mode of attire worn by the men OF
the family BETTING the occasion.
the members of the diplomatic corps
we're in court dress at the White
House the profusion Of gold braid
use,, an their uniforms. together WIN
Tho full. dress uniforms of the United
S,ates Navy and Marine Corps ON
cers adding pomp and hriliiancy 10
she scene. The cabinet officers were
all in frock coats. gray striped uua
sars and high silk hats. hut regard
less of the formaiity ana romp w
the event, there were many men ~
morning or business CLONES. WV"
soft -collarcd shirts and iniormaI US
some wears ago the custom was IN
+rosuce,, for the diplomat TO change
from his court dress for the amman
breakfast ...-en by the State Depart
went heas =. less formal attire, ana
at the breakfast. Monday. with the
Secretary of State and Mrs. kellogg
&C hosts. there were only a few VINO
had not followed the custom. There
we're nerbans at this breakfast more
men In morning or business suits shan
ever before at a party with as much
inheritance and fornality. 1t seems
so sensible and comfortable q treho
of style for men I'm the Natsonai zap
itsl. who really, In many cases. are
far too busy to hurry and worry
sbout formal dress. to he able to go
from office TO an afternoon party IN
their business attire and not be out
of place or appear conspicuous.
VARYING from the TRADITIONAL
"Flossy" afternoon gown. the older
women appear at teas in more tailored
costumes Hats. handbags, gloves
and other accessories are given quite
as much attention and thought: IN
this generation, as the gown. Many
new and intriguing notes were added
In the midwinter mode, Monday. by
the hostess who strives for originality.
Mime. varela Adds Chic Note
Tn MiGwinter Costume.
Nine. yarela. wife Of the Minister
OF Uruguay. wore to the White House
party smart gown OF dark green
creme designed after a tailored model.
q nd her hat of felt to correspond was
worn at a chic angle with black
lace veil falling just little over the
ewes and into a cascade effect at the
left side of the very narrow brim.
Her handbag of soft Kid also matched
her gown.
sonora Marie Teresa Padilla wore
French blue heavy crepe gown,
hloused. with the skirt draped slight-
IL TO one side. A yellow flower was
caught at the left shoulder and her
hat was Of blue felt In a midnight
blue shade S1n6Fita Padiila wore
brown lace aver crepe to- correspond.
the bodice made quite simply and the
skirt with o fuliness over the hips
which extended several inches below
the hemline Of the front. and back.
With this she wore a brown velvet
hat 70 match the gown.
Nine Prochnik was unusually love
" i'm a gown Of gold and silver. bro
caded, the bodice straight lines with
long fitted sleeves and q low waist
lire which was marked with q deep
bs nd Of black chiffon velvet This
skirt, a fared model, was banded
about the herniine with black velvet.
She wore q ciose-fitting hat OF black
felt trimmed with metallic ornaments
in gold.
Scno,a de Aifaro. wife Of the Min.
lister OF Panama. wore q gown OF Old
blue satin. straight-iined model with
slightly draped skirt and her hat
was OF blue and silver brocade.
Countess szechenyi wife OF the
Hungarian Minister. was in q smart
gown OF gray and white transparent
velvet in a tiny flower design. the
gown made severely plain with q
slight fnIlnese at the front. With this
she wore q fitted hat Of gray felt
trimmed with a pompon OF gray and
white feathers. Her debuta nte daugh.
ter. Countess Ccrneiia Szechenyt. wore
q dainty frock 81 dark green crepe De
kS0FkGfG GTEREs GMAAIakuB Sfs tlS 1HAs
piictty. the bodice made devoid OF
trimming and the skirt with circular
fare which was shirred into the skirt
foundation. Her hat was Of gray felt.
with narrow brin which fell grace
fully over the right ear.
Sonora de Teller. wife Of the Am
k,assador Of Mexico. wore to the dipIo'
matte breakfast at the Pan-AmeTlcsn
Union Building gown Of black ana
white velvet made in two-piece rnodsi.
the bodice OF the white velvet. msde
with square neckitne and edged with
hands Of shamrock green and black
velvet. The long beii'ghaDed sleeves
were q combination Of tbs white and
green velvet, the fsllness a. the wrist
II the green velvet. Her skirt was
of black Velvet, slightly hsred at the
front and she wore q hat OF black
velvet.
Sonora De psdiila. wife OF the Am.
bsssador Of Spain. was in a gown OF
garnet georgette crepe, made along
straight lines. the skirt with hounce
which Was edged with rare lace dyed
10 msich the crepe. Her hat was Of
velvet in a shsds 10 match her gown
end about her neck she wore sable
fur
Mss. I>ongworfL In
striking Velvet Gown.
Ats I>ongworth. Uors one Of the
nnost striking OF gowns seen. O ira mr.
parent velvet, In a flower design of
gay shades Of red, blue snd green.