Evening star., 1936-07-24

dress.
Another version Of this gown is
fashioned from brown net in combina-
ton with brown marganza poppies
and worn over a peach slip. The light
background makes the appliqued fiow-
ers stand out in bold relief against the
sheer net. Rejecting the color OF
the underslip, a peach-hued bunch of
soft silk flowers is fastened at the
point of the v neckline.
Another cool but smart model ap-
pearing in the same local display was
a powder blue chiffon, also cut on the
popular princess lines. Worn with
out its cape. this gown depends on its
graceful silhouette and the quality
of the fabric for distinction. Addition
of q cape bordered with ostrich feath-
ers Of harmonizing blue and delicate
pink transform the classic formality
of the under dress into a gracious
informality. The cape is cleverly
weighted, so that it will stay where
it is put" and can be draped fore
or aft" according to the whim Of the
wearer. This model also comes in
flame and maize.
THE double-duty motif in evening
and dinner gown combinations is
emphasized in the local displays. In
fact. one buyer conf1ded to us that
Washington women as a group have
unusually practical ideas along those
lines, demanding ensembles that will
serve for both dinner and formal
dancing parties.
The new flared tunics worn over
decollete gowns are well adapted to
the two-purpose dress. They appear
in many original adaptations. wherein
style and practically are cleverly COM
bined Thus a slim dark net. light
ened by a large floral pattern in dull
rose and blue, was topped with far
ing tunic of the same printed net to
achieve q new effect. The swagger
modishness of this net tunic is justifi-
cation enough for its addition to the
dress, but it also conveniently serves
to cover a dancing frock. making 1t
equally attractive for formal occasions.
Very different but equally smart is
a tunic of imported print pique In
harmonizing yellows and orange, worn
over a formal evening gown of plain
brown pique A brown patent leather
belt and a bow of the same material
continue the successful adaptation of
erstwhile daytime fabrics to this eve
ming costume.
THE Summer dress display at an
other Washington shop featured
a number of white chiffon and crepe
dresses, many of them sprinkled with
brilliants, which catch the light and
lend sparkle to the wearer
These sheer fabrics drape them.
selves naturally around the neckline
in a manner calculated to soften sharp
lines and angles. This Is flattering to
the mature woman. The popular slim
waistline likewise has a youth-giving
effect for those who are slender or are
corseted to wear the fitted waist.
Neither the fower-trimmed nor
brilliant dotted dresses require jew
elry. This is as it should be for humid
evenings when the atmosphere crushes
down on milady's shoulders with the
weight of the universe-and the added
weight Of massive necklaces and pins
would be just that last straw.
Untrimmed dresses of simple. classic
design provide an excellent foil for
jewels, however, and the first Fall
breezes are expected to send women
scurrying to the family safe or to the
jewellers. It is authoritatively said, be
all husbands warned, that better, more
expensive jewelry will be worn this
season by those who can afford them.
Real gems will once more sparkle on
fair Threats that during the depres-
sion Haunted blatant limitations, while
rare stones wasted their brilliance In
strong boxes or in jewelers. windows.
Earrings. both the pendant and clip
type, will be particularly good.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column. call Ma
tional 5000, extension 396, between 10
and II an, !