Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1925, Page 5

NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 19: The Ensemble Idea Dominates All Spring Fashion It may be the Ensemble Costume—Complete and ready to choose and wear as an Ensemble or as a dis- tinctive frock or coat. Or you may create your own Ensemble by choosing harmonizing individual styles and colors in accordance with the Ensemble type you have in mind. Here we have assembled the Ensemble of Fashion in many versions—as complete Ensembles, and as in- tegral parts ready to create Ensembles of your own choosing. The five types we show here are indicative of the mode, and typify how insistent fashion is upon complete harmony in every detail of the costume. For every hour of every woman’s day there is an Ensemble Cos- tume, or Individual Costumes and Accessories ready for you to create your own Ensemble from the many beautiful harmonizing fashions in our displays. AL Prints Important in the More Feminine Ensemble for Afternoon The trend toward greater feminine elegance, which is at the same time smartly simple, favors the softened silhouette. Frocks are slim in repose but rippling and fluttering in motion. These soft fluttering' movements are introduced by circular or pleated front flares, low- placed flounces, godets, and the newest note is the long, flowing sleeve. And the printed frock of crepe de chine or chiffon is the favored frock of this mode. The model illustrated is $39.50, others from $25 to $115. Accessories that Complete the Picture A Large Velvet Poppy, $3.75, or a New Lace Jabot, $3.95, are accessories that add a charming touch. The “Bandoleer,” worn in the manner of the First Em- pire, is seen at smart afternoon gatherings, and an arm- ful of bracelets enhances slender wrists. Bandoleer, $7. Milady must have her Vanity, and fashion insists that it match her costume in color and detail. The model sketched is in blue and black to match the printed crepe frock. $5. Creating Your Own Street Ensemble First in consideration is the wrap, and for Spring one chooses the coat with the fur hem band as the foundation of a smart costume. Its collar holds to the tradition of the season’s resort topcoat—it is small, slight, un- furred and unobtrusive. And of course blonde furs are the newest trimming. The model sketched is $125. Others as low as $49.50. Accessories for Street Ensembles The Hat repeats the tones of the blonde fur, and is trimmed with clipped ostrich; is small and close-fitting, as the mode demands. $25. A White Gardenia continues to be the smartest badge of fashion, and is worn just below the shoulder line. $1.50. The Flat Envelope Purse is of black moire silk, and one’s umbrella is carved and painted to match the color scheme of one’s costume. Purse, $35. Umbrellas, $8 to $10. Harmony is the Keynote of the Ensemble Costume The ensemble costume is another version of the mode for complete harmony in costumes. One may create one’s own costume by combining separate coats and dresses, choose from the costumes already combined. e model sketched is a handsome black faille trimmed in leopard, and worn over a frock of green crepe that matches the lining of the coat. $175. Other models range from $59.50 to $275. As accessories one finds a smart roll-brim hat of Black bali- buntal trimmed in a curled coque, $27.50; black gloves of French kid, embroidered in black and white, $5; a bunch of violets, $3.75, and an em- broidered silk bag, $32.50. The Sports Costume Favors Boyish Simplicity In creating a correct sports costume one chooses the new Prince of Wales Topcoat of Wembley fabric, with a mannish velvet collar. Shown in grays, tans and English mixtures, from $29.50 % The sports frock beneath this smart mannish coat is a Balbriggan two-piece model in natural shade, $45. Other models from $25 to $45. “The accessories we suggest for the complete sports costume are illustrated. The fashionable printed chiffon scarf worn as a man’s cravat, $22.50, and to hold the scarf in place a sterlin% silver sports pin; from $1.25 to $2.50. The gol club pin sketched is $2. The smart little sports bag is from Paris and sells for $15. Sports hose to harmonize, $3 pair. ‘Women's and Misses’ Apparel Sections, Third and Fourth floors. Dress Accessory Sections, First floor. The Much Tallzed About Two-Piece Dress Ensemble Essentially youthful is the successful two-piece costume, of flannel or kashmir, and because of its youth it is especially featured in our special- ized Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. The long sleeves, convertible collar and straight skirt with concealed fullness—these are typical of the two- piece dress, $16.50 to $39.50. This two-piece en- semble may alsé be seen in the smart silks of the season and in light and bright colors. $39.50. The new combination pump ($10), soft, crush- able felt hat ($15), and ivory-topped walking stick ($3) are final perfecting touches. omdmard & Lnthrop