Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-06
BY HELEN DRYDEN.

~ Tradition detleS fashion and re-
tainS white as the color OF the
wedding dress. 1t may be white
mellowed to ivory or eggshell; 1t
may even show pinkish tinge;
but the Autumn bride with sun-tan
complexion will find pure white becom-
ing. Satin is the first choice in fabrics,
with crepe satin, faille and crepe close
seconds. The suppleneSS and luStel OF
panne velvet and the SoftnesS OF chiffon
and lace recommend them, If not Tor
the entire gown. at least for trimming.
Fashions highlights-the heightened
skirt, raised Waistline and princess
molding-all can be adapted TO the
wedding dress. The bride should try
of gowns. If she is petite. winsome and
piquant, she may indulge in frills, flares
and bows, but if she is tall and OF the
Junoesoue type. she should keep 10 a
classic simplicity.
Whether or not the gown shall be
of the period sort depends on the
tastes of the bride, but the majority
follow the silhouette of the hour, re-
membering that the gown should ne
appropriate later on for evening veal.
For this reason the train is usually
detachable.
TRANSPARENT Jokes of tulle or lace
are used to provide the conven-
tional high neck to the wedding gown
that is later to be worn for evening with
low decolletage. Long sleeves may be
of lace or chiffon. Besides lace, which
is a traditional trimming, discreet use
of silver embroidery is appropriate, also
appliques or garnitures of fabric flowers
land ornaments of pearls and stiass.
If a family heirloom in the form OF
lace veil is not available, let no bride
mourn, for tulle is more flattering, and,
edged with lace. is very lovely. The ar
rangement of it is personal one, the
cap idea with flowers being generally
Becoming.
+ The sheerest of silk stockings in a
flesh tone, with lace clocks and opera
bumps made of the fabric of the we'd
ding goWn-if it is not one of the sheer
materials-are the conventional choice.
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THE bride selects the color scheme
for her bridal party If her gown
is period model, her attendants should
wear notifications in the same period.
AS rule the bridesmaids gown is one
she can adopt as an evening or formal
afternoon frock. It may be OF velvet,
panne, transparent or faconne; OF vel
vet combined with lace or net, the vel
vet forming the fitted bodice with pep
lum fiaring over the lace skirt; OF coarse
net or tulle over satin; OF lame, supple
as chiffon and sometimes printed on the
reverse side so that the design is soft
and indistinct, combined with velvet or
chiffon; of embroidered tulle or velvet
brocaded chiffon, or of plain satin or
chiffon. And 1t may be fur trimmed.
If the bridesmaids dress is sleeveless
long suede gloves in white or subtle pas
tel tint must be worn.
With brown so strong, even as an
evening shade, effective color schemes
may be developed, combining it with
eggshell, yellow, lake blue or turquoise.
Beige may be chosen with an accent
note of capucine. Two shades of blue,
green or the new dahlia tones may be
blended. Another idea is to combine
two of the clear pastels with an accent
of silver or gold.
Bridesmaids hats should be either
very small on the cap order or large
with brims, worn off the face. Velvet
adapts itself to either type, and metal
fabrics and tulle are excellent for caps