Evening star., 1938-04-06

streamers of the chiffon under the
brim may be tied under the chin or
crossed in the back and worn like a
scarf. A dark blue straw also with
tower crown, was banded with gros-
grain ribbon in chartreuse. making a
most f1attering and wearable hat for
town or resort wear with the dark
sheer frock. A wide -brimmed powder
blue hat with Roman striped ribbon
crushed around the high crown was
another feature of the collection.
Our informant advised us that all
types of sailors are good choices for
the Easter parade and proved her
point by showing an interesting as
sortment in black, navy, red and
burnt straw. The very smart low
crowned, -brimmed black one
with classic band, length of yelling
and thin chin strap of straw is very
easy to wear, and may be ordered in
a wide range of colorS and head sizes.
Navy blue with white band. and burnt
straw with brown are two favorites.
Starched pique. very stiff and shiny is
featured in the advance models for
summer.
NAVY BLUE is the great American
spring perennial in suits and
coats, as well as dresses. This year
the navy blue coat is particularly
prominent in making bids for Easter
favor. Rough or smooth, thick or
thin, it is featured in both REFER
and straight line models and with
any sort of closing that
you may desire. This freedom of
choice also includes the neck. which
may or may not have a collar. The
collarless neck offers an excellent
excuse for adding a silver fox scarf.
Coats have taken to pleats in big
way and some have entirely pleated
skirts attached at the hipline.
Suits will vie with separate coats
in the fashion parade, the soft dress
maker type coming in for large share
of the honors. We found an attractive
one in a little shop the other day
The sheer woolen dress had dag
onally tucked blouse top and the boxy
f1nger-tip-length coat is small plaid
Woolen in dark wine reds, light and
dark blues and grays, making an
ensemble. The same shop
offers a blue redingote belted and
lined throughout, worn over a blue
silk printed in small white flowers
This is favorite for Easter Sunday
and all-around street wear until hot
weather arrives.
Boleros go on and on. A good in
depreciation is a sheer frock with
built-up skirt extending beyond the
waistline into point with the top
section of white ruffed lace, which is
tackled on a lining and may be re-
moved for cleansing. Over this is
worn a long-sleeved bolero. Above
is shown suit of black wool with
long bolero and wide belt, but this
one is not from local shop.
Looking ahead to gala spring eve
nings brings up the question of Great
ing a vision of enchanted :.pril. as
you make your entrance into the ball
room. And for this what could be
lovelier than the exquisite gown of
gossamer sheer horsehair lace shown
in the photo above? The texture of
the gown over a satin slip gives the
effect of spun glass, and it is en-
broidered with tiny rhinestones in a
floral motif A large Star of Beth
ehem in gold and silver is worn in
The hair. Recently shown in New
York City and sponsored by one of
the leading Fifth avenue shops, it is
now available in Washington.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call Ma
,ional 5000, extension 1896, between 10
and IL am.