Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-04
Demi-Season Fashion Problem Requires Much Care in
BY HELEN DRYDEN.

~ DON come the days that are truly
a problem as far as the assem-
bling OF clothes is concerned.
~ Such a short time this demi-sea-
son lasts, too-yet with its at
tendant social affairs--that the ward
robe that eflciently covers all its
needs is a MATES for serious thought
and planning.
Fashion as il is this season seems more
or les adapted to these last few semi
Summer day in town. For all frucks
seem airier and cooler--not so uncom-
promising and tailored as they have
been, consequently more adapted to gay
party moods, as well as the role they
play in our serious moments. 1t il
really an absorbing problem, this one Of
the in-between season wardrobe, and
to consider the various ways of con-
quertng 1t should prove an exciting
diversion.
IN the first place, there are any num-
aRSr Of vivacious little frocks that are
rather light in color to wear now under
q coat. Yet they are SO bright and
summery-looking that they are quite
as fitting for wear later, and also At
into the country picture perfectly. And
that last phase Of their usefulness Is
something well worth considering. These
frocks are to be seen now in all smart
shops, and a delightful array they are.
Some are in bright floral prints. and
two-tone patterns are of the newest and
smartest, and lend themselves to the
ensemble idea with far more distinction
than the multi-colored flower gardens
of old.
Then there are plain-colored frocks
IN heavenly pastel shades. There are
bright colors with fresh, almost trans
parent quality that are quite cool look
ing-faded. grayed colors that are mar
vels of subtlety:
WHETHER they are done in print or
plain color, many Of these new
frocks have short sleeves. They have
capes, cape sleeves, bolero jackets, and
are semi formal In effect. Crisp, frilly
bits of lingerie in light colors or white
give them a refreshingly cool air. A
clever touch is circular white organdy
collar, or q short bell-shaped sleeve
with an under rufie Of organdy. The
result Is amazingly chic.
The fitted hip line has given way to
the softly futtering or draped skirt,
belted at the normal waist line with
narrow belt Of self-material.
Along with the fashions for this in
between season there comes the silk
suit frock, a costume that has In itself
all the smart correctness Of an ensem-
BILE and eliminates the necessity of q
coat with no loss Of that well dressed
air. But the silk suit frock really shines
in Midsummer. For wear in town 1t Is
the most comfortable thing imaginable,
for 1t Is really no more than a cool silk
frock, but so cleverly designed, with its
separate jacket or bolero effect. that
the completeness Of the suit Ia pre-
served for smartness' sake.
TAKE, for instance. the dress shown
shown on this page-in q large
dotted material. The sleeveless bolero
Is mere trifie, but 1t certainly has q
lot Of dash as o suit. Dresses Of this
sort are truly the boon of q business
woman's life, and solve the problem Of
being quite correct and quite smart
without the possibility of melting away.
Then there are suits with long
sleeved jackets and short-sleeved dresses
some that have capes, often detach-
able. OF course, as many Of them are
printed as are plain and all are de-
cidedly chic for any season, q delightful
relief for the hot weather.
With each new seasons fashions there
Is an attendant host of accessories de-
signed particularly to complement the
style trend. They are quite as inpor-
tant as the new suit. coat or frock; for
last seasons accessories take away the
fashion importance from the newest
costume and give 1t q decidedly old
look.
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