Evening star., 1936-07-17
Prom a WASHINGTON Shop.

were the newest fur versions. with
swagsers establishing themselves as
the outstanding models of the sea-
son. Suits in both sports and dinner
furs were noted as important Ex-
treme shoulder ma anipulation made an
impression in both precious and in.
formal coats and capes. Significant
details appeared in peplums, full
Tuxedo revers, hemline borders of
fox and 9ilets in sports coats.
AS TO silhouette trends, the swagger,
having established itself as a classic,
will show variations in pleated or ruff
fec back fullneSs combined with
straight or slightly fitted front lines.
Collars will be small and capable of
being turned up at the back Sleeves
show width from shoulder to elbow and
flt closely at the wrist. Lengths begin
at the smart short sWagger of 38 inches
and arrive at various conclusions until
they reach fun length in the dressier
models.
Princess silhouettes were Endorsed by
the high style furriers. and we shall
see these slender fitted lines growing in
popular demand as the season pro-
crosses.
Shoulder elabora tion was decidedly
marked, and shows up in many designs
now being featured in local shops
where sleeves are gathered or pleated
INTO the shoulder More extreme nber-
ties are taken with dressy coats and
evening wraps.
OTHER interesting forecasts in fur
costs are the knee-lensth tunics,
snug to the waistline and fiaring be-
low: the dipped hemline in both swag-
ger and dressy coats and tuxedo revers
as an important fur detail.
As to color, there Is a tremendous
dip of the balance toward gray at the
moment, which gives first place to all
those silver toned and ombre lambs,
gray Persians. gray caracuIs and krim-
mers, and last. but by no means least,
gray squirrel. which has been noted for
its absence among fur collections for
some years. Behold 1t now coming into
it's own in big way and adding an.
otner delightful choice among the
2rays.
With black daily gaining in i'm.
portance as fashion right for Fall
black furs are also at the top Of the
list and in some shops are given pref
erence over gray. They are always
smart and will hold their own in any
group. The black broadtail princess
coat with silver fox collar Is the wom-
ans favorite in contrast to the more
Youthful light gray swagger which her
daughter would no doubt choose.
In TOWN you will find the various
shops vying with one another to
arouse interest in their special Offer
ings, and you will even find them
changing their window color schemes
at intervals to keep you guessing, or to
please the taste of all.
The black pony skin swagger shown
above has lots of points in its favor to
tempt the youthful purchaser. Its up
Standing Princess Anne collar Is new
a1d fiatLering, and it has just the right
amount Of snappy swagger to its credit.
1t will combine well with almost any
costume and Is. light In weight, yet
warm
Brown is being shown in one shop
with q stunning short swagger IN
Alaska seal over q coral dress. Jap
mink Is always a favorite among the
expensive browns. Brown Persian
lamb Is hard to get. LIT we found two
beauties In one shop and they also
have stock Of those soft, ligE1:-
weight brown caraculs hat arc -
cosy and comfortable.
Lapins are new 4. slate gray In
dashing tunic style and among the
less expensive coats all members of
the rabbit family will enjoy as wide q
popularity as usual.
For Information concerning items
mentioned in this column call Ma
tional 5000, Extension a96, between 10
and IL am.