The Washington times., 1930-11-10

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off to another fine year. And
every opening night crowded
with fasllonableS in gala at
tire.
These first nights at operas
and theaters show what are
the favorite fashions. and
what runs second and third.
And that's new. and may be-
come favorite fashions.
The favorite evening wrap OF
these opera and theater goerS,
is q longer wrap than It was
last year. In the front 1t
comes halfway between the
knees and the ankles, dipping
slightly lower in the back.
And it's of velvet. most
often black with white fur.
But there are lots Of white
velvet wraps worn this sea-
son. .all-white, or-and this is
even more striking-whi vel
vet trimmed with brown furs.
The wraps in jewel shades
are lovely with white or pastel
dresses.
Many white fur wraps give
the seasons openings an air Of
luxury. Sometimes just the top
of the wrap is Of fur, or a fur
cape is added. Ad everywhere
you see elaborate sleeves
shirred, gathered, dolman, or
furred to the elbow.
FavOgite Evening Dress
The favorite evening dress Of
these fashionable audiences is
Greek. Which means one Of
several things. 1t may be q
dress of long, flowing lines
with seamings and drapingS
that make it akin to the drap
cries of the classic Greek
statue.
Or it may be Greek by
virtue Of its peplum. Or be-
cause Of the draped neckhne
that copies the casual way the
ancient Greek women wore
their chitonS.
When an evening dress isn't
distinctly Greek, it's quite likely
to be distinctly 1880 in its
ruffled silhouette and off Shout
der decolletage-or 1890 with
back fullneSs reminiscent e
the hustle.
Decolletages are low-deep
VS. or ovalS that extend al
most to the waistline. The
backlesS dress with harness or
suspender straps is seen again
and again. And here and there
trains sweep the floor.
Many of the handSOmeSC
gowns are black, but there's
more white seen this year. The
very palest Of pinks and blues
are favorites with the younger
set. and there's q scattering
Of bright reds and greens.
FavOrite Shoe Fashion
The favorite evening shoe is
the pump or sandal that
matches the color Of the dress.
And about these sandals
you're seeing more Of them this
season, because sandals go with
the dress that's Grecian in
line.
FavOrite Jewel Fashion
Brilliant white jewelry -
that's the favorite. Elaborate
pendant necklaces that sparkle.
Bracelets that flash as arms
move. Clips and belt buckles
and hair ornaments glisten in
every part of the audience.
Occasionally-and this most
Iy with costumes that show
the influence Of 1890 or 1890
old fashioned jewels are worn.
And then you see turquoise,
ruby and emerald colored stones
worn with both white and
black dresses.
Other Fashion FavOrites
Last year you saw long gloves
worn in the evening. This year
there are more Of them-16 or
20-button lengths. Lots Of white
and lots Of black. And some
pastelS that tone with other
colored accessories worn with
white dresses.
Bags match the coat or some
accessory color. And the jewels
in their frames match the other
jewels that are worn.
And fans are being carried
again. Some Of feathers. but
more Of chiffon cut in petals
that make a lovely lanquid
flutter with the costume Of last
century air.
The costumes illustrated are
favoriteS Of the season. At the
left: Evening wrap Of velvet
with shoulder cape Of white fur.
Second from the left: Black vel.
vet wrap with shawl collar Of
white fox. Third: Dress with
Grecian peplun and chemise.
strap top. Right: Dress with
low V-decolletage worna with
jeweled gird1e.
Copyright, 1850. by Amos Parrish
Tomorrow: Amos Parrish de.