Evening star., 1933-08-06

l. ernoon frocks are going to be
more important this Fall than
i they have been for long time.
There is distinct tendency
away from the custom, observed over
the past two or three years to wear
street clothes to tea and other after
noon affairs Indeed, 1t seems likely
that afternoon costumes this Fall will
be more elegant in line and fabric than
they have been for several years l do
not mean that simplicity is to 60 by
the board Simplicity is always the
mode, of course. What I do mean is
that people are beginning to dress for
afternoon as punctiliously as they have
ever done for evening. The tendency
to put on a simple frock or suit for
luncheon and then wear it until dinner
time Is disappearing. The smart woman
is tired of this ultra -simpliflcation of
her clothes ritual, and she shows def
mite signs Of returning to the pre-war
interest in afternoon costumes.
In line with this interest, many houses
are again creating elegant afternoon
frocks and ensembles. There is. for in
stance. the Augustabernard costume OF
dark purple crepe. This is by no msans
a gown that can be worn by every
woman, but when it is selected by the
right type. it is a most beautiful COS
tune This costume is typical of the
new elegant simplicity. 1t is ankle
length, with high neckline. The sill
houette is long and form fitting, with
just little fullness at the back. I saw
It worn the other day at smart tea
in one of the handsome houses near the
Bois du Boulogne. 1t was worn with
sable scarf, one of the most popular furs
of the season, and was easily one of the
most striking costumes of the afternoon.
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A MOTHER handsome gown from the
"A Augustabernard collection is in the
smart eel gray crepe marocaln, fabric
always favored by the Frenchwoman.
This is 2 sleeveless frock, very simply
cut with an interesting draped collar at
the front, which somehow runs into
folds at the back of the armholes.
There is a tie-on jacket, which fastenS
in the back This is, thanks to the
Jacket, the sort of costume that Amer1-
can women like so much, since it easily
serves two purposes Worn at an after
noon party, with its tie-on jacket, which
is trimmed with silver fox, 1t forms an
elegant ensemble for such an occasion.
With the jacket removed, the dress is
sufficiently decollete for informal eve
ming wear.
incidentally, in speaking of fox,
might mention that this fur Is more
popular than ever Silver Fox. in par
ticular. I have sssn worn by some OF the
smprtest women of Paris. A silver fox is
an excellent Investment this season 1or
the woman who still finds it necessary
to eccnomizs, for it may be worn with
many diierent dresses. and however SIM
pie the costume, the fur gives it the air
CT elegance that is demanded by the
present mode.
Lanvin, who has always been known
for her distinctive costumes, Is doing
some interesting things in afternoon
costumes Just now. Using black gown
as a sort of foundation, she shows the
clever woman how she may, with lit
tie ingenuity. create all sorts OF smart
costumes. For example, against the
BACKGROUND of simply cut black gown,
she places a huge chou OF pale rose
colored organza which forms the front
of the gown. This is worn with a pink
hat, necklace and gloves, and forms
most handsome costume. Rose and
black, as you know. make flattsrlng
combination and one especially liked by
men. I expect to see this gown, o. vari-
ations Of it, worn by a great many
women.
.EOR the woman who likes greater
dignity. Lanvin has created some
handsome black costumes, accompanied
hy black broadcloth coats trimmed with
silver fox Here the pink touch. which
she likes so much, is introduced IN
discreet bow Of organdy or chiffon. ----