Evening star., 1940-11-12

than others. For instance. there's
the gown with little sleeves, low
neckline and subtle trimming. Jer-
sey is good in this type and they
are showing a great deal of it. These
dresses are usually draped success
fully through the bodice and have
a slender skirt line. Little dinner
frocks with peplum treatments
have caused a great deal of COM
ment lately-many of them done
with detachable lame aprons over
slim crepe sheaths. Some slit-to-
the-knee models are being shown,
and there is a decided preference
for sequin trim on many OF the
gowns with straight slim silhouettes.
One of the best thoughts along
these lines is the introduction and
approval of the separate skirt and
Jacket for evening. The skirts may
be of crepe, velvet, more or lame;
the Jackets of wool. velveteen, Sc
uuins or of the knitted sweater va
riety. At any rate, they are found
in every price range, and the COM
bination of slim evening skirt and
long torso jacket provides a dinner
ensemble that looks smart. feels
comfortable and adapts itself to
frequent changes at comparatively
small cost. Many of the jackets are
upper fastened and sequin or gold
embroidered to provide the lavish
look. Also in favor is the jerkin of
seouinS worn over matching or con-
trasting long-sleeved sheer blouse.
All jenkins, incidentally, are eXcep-
tionally good. and those of bright
colored velveteen worn over long
sleeved dresses of jersey or taffeta
are appealing to say the least.
You've heard a great deal this
season about the peek boo or
"peep-show' dress-this is the one
which uses sheer black over flesh
colored net in what could only be
termed startling effect, at least
from a distance. Perhaps the most
eye-opening one we've seen to date
Is a TERED black lace model with
the entire bust line treated in this
black -over-flesh color manner. 1t
stopped traffic in front of the store
window for solid week.
Unless you have a figure that re-
sembles an old feather mattress. do
try one of the slender new dinner
gowns for true smartness this sea-
son. But if your measurements
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of these clothes you can always skip
the clinging crepes and compromise
on a not so clinging sheer jersey
whose skirt hangs straight and mar
row. And if there's nothing for you
but full skirt, then choose it in
crisp material and rich one.
Finally, if you take to this slick
look for evening, don't forget the
importance of sophisticated jewelry,
especially earrings. Look for stark,
shimmering black in the narrow sill
houette, color in the more bouffant
models. Colors include the new gold
tones from the palest champagne
to the most glowing amber and
benedictine. Red is being shown,
but it draws attention to your figure
We need not say more on that sub
ject!
Next week in Washington the
black and white ball will provide
fashion show in action, with the
debutantes probably choosing full
skirted frocks that become their
types and their dancing pleasures.
However, more or less on the side
lines but equally as smart will be
those women who prefer the newer,
smoother variety of evening dress
and that means a slim. covered-up
style that spells poise and dignity
P. S.-Did you know that short
little gloves in a contrasting color
are considered strictly ultra" with
evening clothes? Try them for a
nice, unusual touch!