New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 21, 1919, Page 5

- TROUSSEAUX FOR THE : L o An unusual wrap for early spring that might easily be identified by the title of mandarin. Tan-colored gabardine and navy taffeta are thus cleverly associated with silk fringe in the two colors as a graceful finish for the long scarf ends By Edith M. Burtis HIS will unquestionably be a year of weddings, so naturally interest will abound in bride outfits, and many and varied are the smart new fashions, appropriate, yes, fitting, for this im portant personage It was with the thought of a bride's clethes needs in mind that 1 made the selection of garments for this week’s illustrations, though, of course, these garments are quite suitable for others than the prospective bride, for even the wedding gown is only a simple eve- niug gown when separated from the bride veil of net and orange blossoms here is a regal dignity about this gown that will give this desirable pose te even the little girl who dons it, to 2y nothing of the simple elesance of the costume that is 'sure to charm all obaervers. Tt is really only a satin slip banded about the bodice by pearl bead applique and baving a straight narrow train hung from the shoulders in a Watteau plait effect What could be a better selection in dance dresses for the youthful bride's outfit than the lovely fairylike frock of &ilk tulle and satin, shown osn the seated figure? Surely no other type of dress could better express the spirit ot youth and happiness than does this aainty model —s0 no dance frock is more worthy a place in a bride’s outfit. 1¢ clothes are 4 means of expression i = Lo wd A charmingly younthful air of dig- nity is expressed by this delight- fully simple afternoon gown of gray georgette with girdle of match- ing satin and an application of bhead embroidery motifs in pastel color- ings. The skirt is slim in sil- houette, despite its draped lines —and you know I believe they are— how more convincingly could a young bride express her heart happiness than in this lovely frock The color is delightfully interesting. a blue that might be described as turquoise, all the edges of the tulie and of the matching satin girdle being odged with silver metal thread. The little vanity bag is of silver metal lace and silk flowers, as colorful as any bed of old-fashioned flowers, and gives just the “snap” that is neces sary to make this frock and its youth- ful wearer an interesting and delight- ful picture. Typifying as it does the same dig- nity of line as the wedding gown, the afternoon dress of gray georgette has still other features of peculiar inter- est for the prospective bride There is a soft loveliness about th dress, principally because of the sim- ply draped skirt that is most appealing to the girl who adores soft lines with- out fluffiness. and yet this model at the same time adheres closely to the pre- vailing fashion trend of the long slim silhouette. And while we are on this subject of lonawslim lines it is opportune to re mark that advance models for spring all Jead to the definite conclusion that skirts are sure to be decidedly long instep length as a matter of fact—and By Rene Stillman HE furniture in a room may be ever so beautiful and even entirely appropriate, yet, if it isn't arranged correctly, that room can’t possibly be a success In a successful room there is in varlably a place for everything and everything is in its particular place, €0 that the room is restful, poised everything, in fact, that a self-respect- ing. well-bred room should be In arranging the furniture first of all take into consideration the archi tectural construction of the room; for the positions of the various pieces of furniture must be in harmony with its architectural lines The best way to reform a room which has long suffered an incorrect arrangement of furniture is entirely to denude it, as though about to move, and then, whether with new furniture or just the old, to begin all over again —to replace the rugs, rehang the cur- tains and pictures if necessary, and then reestablish each table, chair couch, lamp, etc., thoushtfully and piece by piece, using the walls and lines of the room and the floor and its correct arrangement of rugs as the backgreund for everything else, and arranging everything to harmonize with that background. Keep in mind that the successful room stands for beth beauty and con- venience, and instead of sacrificing one to the other, compromise. To have a room attractive and useful at the same time is possible—patience and thought will accomplish it. A room is quite as much of a problem in its own way as would be a problem in mathematics, and must be as care- fully worked out to a correzt solu tion There are some folks upon whom a agonally arranged floor rug would have the effect of seasickness, and this is hecause it is so opposed to the vertical znd horizontal lines of the average room. Harmon, i~ ob- tained by straightening the rug so that it runs parailel with the walls For the same reason the furniture of a room should behave circumspectly instead of cutting capers across room corners and apparently taking diag- onal side-steps and .utting fancy fig ures in the center of the fioor or fail ing to back itself honestly against the nearby walls. By that statement I do not mean that evervthing should bo 8o arranged as to give a stiff, un- sympathetic appearance, but | is best to first arrange a room in this man ner and then to modif its “correct- ness.” if that is necessary, afterward First be sure that your room is abso- lutely correct and then proceed to effect little compromises that will make it livable, for nowhere so much as in interior decorating is a rule hetter for being, if not broken, slightly bent. But first observe the rule. But to return to the rug, which is now correctly laid. The next move is to decide where the larger pieces of fur- niture are to go. Let us presume that it is a living room—then the table and the davenport would be the most important articles. Very well what shall we do with them? Is the room small? Very likely. Then the davenport would be best with its back The vogue of ribbon as an a predicted f ribbon combined with georgette and furthe motifs on the ribbon as well as on the georgetie A TIP OR TWO ON THE CORRECT set squarely largest wall forwar the room, or near the center, unl space far davenport. D 10 davenport to beautifully, and, bes onvenience niture, is observed; for it t a simple mat- when so walled, to balance each othe r to snuggle into tt port 1f, showever, especially if there | al part of the development of a dress is shion for spring. This lovely tan model shows wide moire enhanced by embroidered place place, as shown ir wtion of the the room 1 1 the there may be and with a backward movement of the arm fireplace, the procure a book or magazine fro t would he charming if drawn table. Also, there is invariably a lamp S e RRANG Photographs by Fashion Camera The lovely new blue, sometimes called turquoise, combined with silver is the exquisite color com- bination of this delightfully girlish dance frock f tlle and satin. Wing-like shoulder draperies add to the fairy appearance of the wearer ust about wide enough for a ladylike step—with no provision for gh-step street cars. As already aescribed. this charming dress is of gray georgette, with girdle of self-colore and bead embroi- dered motifs in pastel coloring of ribbon as an actual £ jevelopment of a dress i 1 predicted fashion feature for spring nd there would seem to be good rea- for such a vogue, as marvelously is to be seen by the today ribbon is ap dress development. moire ribbon is effec with geor tte, and anced embroidery motifs done matchir No bride's ¢ t is complete without Several ds of wraps and coats, for today a change of wraps is as much 10 essential as a change of gowns, and \sions, different activ hion demands that especially nusual from the standpoint of sger wrap for dressy 1 day The cut garment is quite zenuine comfort may be enjoyed in its easy fit and simple slip: ) is effe 1 combinati placed upon a table so arranged, and this will enable any one upon davenport to read with comfort placed in the cente the room is 3 vides ciousness in mo the formal eff spaciou little privacy at firep Almost 1 room as An cqual distribution of furnishings i a room poise Simple in line and detail as is this charming bride's gown, even the little woman will take on an appearance of regal dignity with the donning of such a model. The veil is arranged cap fashion, finished with a wreath of orange blossoms and with a drape that falls to the hem of the train of tan gabardine and navy taffeta, the early spring, and particularly for the long scarf ends of taffeta being weight- bride who must go the rounds of many, »d with silk fringe of the combined semisocial afternoon entertainments, such as one’s nearest and dearest al- insist upon giving in her honor. For the Bride's Outfit (Nnr,m:v and rose red, French blue, more predestined to be the vogue for / Italian green. flesh and cham- spring—particularly for suits and pagne are the unusual colors to he dresses. Navy blue is always a safe found in smart new neckwear for color from the fashion standpoint and spring m that of personal becoming- a decidedly useful wrap for flowers and fruits of s hovelty {rimming Smart vestees with high collars to wear with spring suits give a pleasing touch of color to the strictly tailor- mades and the appearance of actual comfort to those of less practical de The bride of weirproportioned, well- rounded figure will do well to select the newly introduced princess type of gjey These vests are in velvet, rich bathing sui hese are very chic ik and even of ribbon, embroidered and modish and beaded and of brocades and fancy n separate skirts for sport wear the ribbons. t models are provided with only For evening wear the silk bloomer of ankle length is meeting with as Black is =o decidedly fashionable for much faver as the fluffy silk petticoat. evening gowns and so convenient and cconomical a mode that a gown of Canary, orchld, rose, red, gray and tulle and jet spangle cloth, georgette French blue are the unusual colors in chiffon bead trimmed, is a desirable lingerie that are meeting with ap- selection for a limited wardrobe. A proval, though the delicate flesh color rich artificial flower or ostrich trim- is still a big favorite. ming or an adjustment of girdle to e B T e e Hats in various shades of rose and forms such a gown into a charmingly henna are much in evidence as spring advances, and these are youthful colors that should be appropriate for er popular navy blue is once many brides. delightful new model EMENT OF FURNITURE were, rthermore, the averaze dav- cases carry out the balanced effect, wort, which is upholstered to the one on either side; how the wooden erves the same purpose as the pillars still further emphasize it, and there are two little fireplace seats cushioned in velvet, which are a fitting climax to the whole thoughtful plan. upon the size of e Toom and upon Then the rugs. They are laid with Bencilticrior e and the day. Absolute precision. The davenport enport. If the L ek ind table follow the lines of both the 1 , chairs, pos two, should he @rchitecture and rugs ven the bowl placed by the reading tahle, prefer- 4nd magazine and little frog ash tray wing chair in shutting ofi the drafts that often result from an open fireplace Placing of the chairs also depen ably one at either end so as to form a UPOn the table have been arranged perfect balance. To begin Wi at With an idea of balance. True, the least arrange the chairs i straight Ornaments upon the bookcases are too sition so that there will not be the DPlentiful and not of the most artistic 5t opposition The neare character. The picture, however, has ze these two balancing chairs Peen well centered, though if the ¢ the better. Next arrange the Clock were rightly placed—in this largest chairs and, if any, the smaller ance in the center of the mantel— tables. FPlace them where they will the picture were better placed else- balance in weight and size the other ‘vhere The nicely placed candle pieces already arranged and also each Sconces would, if the clock were the other. Also take into consideration C€ntral object, make further ornament convenience, and do mnot sacrifice too UPON the mantel unnecessary, though much in either directior A happy (WO objects equal enough to avoid con. medium is ever best The smaller flicting with the sconces would be per- chairs should as a rule be placed with Mmissible, O b (h s e Do Another violation of the bisymmet- chairs may be placed against the walls Tical arrangement of the furnishings or, if the effect is better, out upon the IS the tapestry-coverea chair which is floo Begin by placing them very Placed diagonally across the room's straight and circumspectly, indeed. 1f COTner. Personally, I would have pre- it is necessary to slant them slightly ferred it straight but even so, the this can be done later once you are rest of the room is so well balanced sure that you have the lines of the that this one breach does not destroy. room in perfect agreement. It is al- the general feeling of rest and good ways permissible to modify stiffness, Aarrangement but never to the extent of creating If at first the straight-lined arrange- discord. ment is displeasing, that is to be ex- In the room shown there is an al- pected. However, live with the ar- most perfect bisymmetrical arrange- rangement a week before deciding to ment of the furnishings, and the change By that time you will have architecture itself is beautifully bal- become accustomed to correct lines anced. Observe how the fireplace and the changes you then make will forms the center about which all be less likely to cause discord and con. things revolve, how the built-in book- fusion