Evening star., 1937-10-06

Of the skirt. A black net yoke was the
high spot Of another frock. This yoke
extended over the shoulders and made
a deep, wide w" in the back, with
velvet revers on each side Of the mar
row front "V"
Smartest of all these cocktail dresses
was the one with the entire bodice Of
black pailettes attached to a black
velvet skirt. Severely plain in outline,
with short sleeves, and q high v neck
buttoned down the front with black jet
buttons, it was decidedly new and chic.
Several dresses with front fullness were
shown in both shirred and tucked
effect.
For dinner there was q copy of 4
Schiaparelli model with her button
back idea that resembles the fin of q
fish, as the buttoned flap extends be-
yond the dress. Schiaparelli would
think of something as different as that
One of the incest black velvet dinner
suits covers its well-cut formal gown
with long -sleeved basque jacket, Or
namented with scroll pattern done
in dull gold nailheads. We we're very
enthusiastic about this Dalmatian-in-
Spired ensemble, in black and gold,
both for its smartness and for its
practical character.
AS change from black there was
an exceptionally good-looking dinner
dress of blue-violet velvet with match
ing bolero and scalloped hemline. No
trimming was used, leaving the matter
of accessories to individual choice,
which is often so much wiser than the
use of inexpensive flowers or clips
which cheaper the dress and only have
to be replaced anyway.
THERE are more evening wraps in
black velvet than in any other ma
terial. They continue to be long and
fltted at the waist. Some have petal
collars of the velvet, many have white
fur trim at collar and cuffs. There is
with gold palette banding on the COL
lar and pockets. Metallic brocade with
collar and cuffs of brown fur is for the
glamour girl in her most formal mo-
ments.
We were perfectly amazed at the
many shades Of red velvet that ap-
peared along the racks OF after-dark
dresses in one shop. and We were in
formed that in point Of smartness the
reds rate next to black OF these,
American beauty Is the lightest and
most vivid among them. 1t is essen
TALLY youthful and requires a young
skin and coloring to do it justice. Then
come several wine reds and fuchsia
shades with vintage and Margot red
the darkest of all. Margot red is like
the dregs Of wine with a distinct
brownish cast to it. The wide range of
shades makes red wearable for many
types of women.
An example Of an American beauty
gown is a high-waisted pencil silhou-
cite with the skirt slashed and faced
with taffeta at the front. shirred and
puffed sleeves and a deep, narrow
decolletage. An extremely versatile
frock is one of black velvet with
holero of white starched lace Without
the jacket, it is well-cut formal gown
with wide velvet shoulder straps and
front and back v opening. To ring in
few changes, it may be worn with
sequln jacket or one of lame. and the
plain black formal has infinite pos
sibilities with different flowers and
jewels. 1t is an ideal choice for the
budgeteer.
A perfectly charming Gibson Girl
gown is black net off-shoulder yoke
atop black velvet sheath with short
puff sleeves and q band of white er-
mpe between the yoke and the dress,
with a cluster of little ermine tails in
stead of corsage at the front.
For information concerning items
mentioned In this column call National
5000, Extension 395, between 10 and
II am.