The evening world. Newspaper, January 14, 1922, Page 14

| in | —— ~~ THE EVENIN G WORLD'S FASHION REVIEW SECTION, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1922. | oat email ie] Evening Accessories Add Charms By Mildred Lodewick Copyright, 1922, (New York Evening World) by Press Publishing Co. HE real spice of variety in a woman's life comes when she dresses herself for the evening. The coquetry that is possible with the wave of a fan, the dignity that is in- spired by a train or bit of trailing drapery, the grace which is inspired by a gown that one knows reveals the form and accentuates its movements, and the confidence inspired by the necessary perfect grooming and the picturesqueness of the frock, all com- bine to make the evening gown the most poignantly enjoyed of anything a woman dons. The evening gown also affords one the best opportunity for individual dressing, both in one’s hair arrange- ment and gown. For instance, one to whom a high arrangement is becoming can exaggerate the effect with propriety in the evening, making use not only of extra curls and swirls of hair but fancy jewelled pins. On the other hand, the low hair arrangement may be graciously accentuated by bandeaux that may be as delicate as a strand of pearls or as rich as a heavily jewelled cap, ac- cording to the features of the wearer, I have pictured an especially indi- vidual bandeau for a low coiffure at the right, where strands of large beads in jet, sapphire, amber or emerald, according to the color of © the accompanying gown, are bound about the head and clasped together at the nape of the neck. Here two short ends of the beads drop two very long tassels of silk, which lie in languid grace over each _ pretty shoulder, The effect is half Oriental, half Grecian, and the young matron who combines the classic beauty of features with grace and poise of body, will find this head-dress an alluring accessory to her toilet. In an evening gown the delicate blonde can bring out her charm of coloring, as did one I saw the other evening. The gown was developed in quite an original manner from silk all-over lace dyed a pale pink, and huny in uneven lengths at the bottom, over a cloth of silver foundation. Pale pink roses shading deeper in the centres trailed down one side to com- plete one of the most adorable crea- tions I have seen. No wonder the young society matron who wore it was the centre of all eyes, even though many striking black gowns were in the assembly. Hlack velvet, by the way, is quite popular for youthful dance frocks made in the simplest fashion, either in one-piece effect with a colored sash or girdle Placed low, or with tight bodice and full skirt having a simple flower or- namentation. Strange as it may seem, as if to complete a transposition, white eve- ning gowns are favored for matrons. Indeed, they are quite the rage. ‘Beaded and = sequin robes’ are much seen, but an all-white gown of such exquisite charm, which the beholder could not soon forget, was of white velvet embroidered in fine erystal beads that sparkled like snow ona moonlight night. Another white frock combined silver cloth for the bodice, while the chiffon skirt of many layeis featured the extended hip line and wus sprinkled all over with crystal beads and sequins. Cloth of silver roses trailed from the side front of the waistline, Silver brocade Is modish for formal dinner gowns and balls, as is also. silver-embroidered silk bro- cade, I am showing a frock built ef one or the other of these bre- : | aaa W cades featuring an odd arrange- ment of strands of beads. They are of crystal to match the color of the gown, or should it be in silver the beads may contrast effectively in some color, such as sapphire, emerald or amber. Surrounding the neck of the wearer they are crossed low in the front under a matching ornament, and then dropped in long strands which are caught up to the wrists, where a like ornament holds them secure. As delightful a trimming as metal cloth could have is soft ostrich flues, and in this frock they form a gracious fringe around the armholes, while at the hip they congregate into a mass of fluffy color. Silver and gold brocade evening slippers are popular, but very often the stockings and slippers match the gown. Especially is this true when the color is medium-heavy. Jewelled strap, buckles and buttons then add a brilliant dressiness. I noted a clever method one young lady had employed to introduce the color of her frock on her silver-skppered feet; she had taken a 38-inch band of her chiffon frock material and, passing it under DESIGNS BY MILDRED LODEWICK, j ‘| iy the arch of her slipper, clasped it together on the instep under a rhine- stone buckle. Really the effect was charming and, in considering how the feat was accomplished it is beyond doubt that the bands were caught in place on each side of the slipper. Fans insist upon remaining in the limelight of accessories after dark, 1f for no other purpose than to supply the touch of frivolousness to some of the dignified gowns of metal cloth so much seen this winter. The one pictured in the hand of the dark- hatred miss is of gold net, embroid- ered with two dancing figures. An- other attractive fan I saw waved most effectively one recent night was of green chiffon trimmed with strips of ostrich flues that travelled up each spoke. Another very individual fan of the type that does not collapse was of cloth of gold stretched over a frame that was square with the cor- ners rounded, and was hand painted on one side, while near the handle on the other was applied a smajJl mirror, The mirror was framed with gold rib- bon and it was by this means that it was sewn to the fan. Helps for the Home Dressmaker Dear Miss Lodewick: | should like to know if black will become me for an evening dress. Am sixteen years of age, very blond hair, brown eyes and rather dark complexion. GRACE B. Black would no doubt become yon, but I should not advise an all black frock. A jade green chiffon sash or other note of color should be included and the dress should be in simple style, otherwise it will look too old for you. Dear Miss Lodewick: | have some beautifully em- broidered pieces of gray satin, done in self color floss and steel beads which | would like to use in the develop - ment of a gray Canton crepe dress. Would like it to be for church — enter- tainments and afternoon’ af- fairs of a some- \ what informal character. Am forty-six years old, weigh 149 pounds newhat high busted, 6 feet » tal. MRS. G. This sould make use of your @mabroi' jieces effectively, You could use satin also for the girdle. Chiffon panels and chiffon inner yoke would add a dressy quality, but the Canton crepe could be used instead for these parts. Dear iiss Lodewick: | am a bride of three months and find myself great- ly in need of a sort of semi- dressy frock to wear at home when entertain- ing for my hus- band’s friends at dinner and the evening. Am nineteen years old, have black hair, brown eyes, medium dark complexion with little coloring. 1 am of — slender build, 5 feet 3 inches tall. MRS. H. D. Silk lace dyed a brick red color would make a delightful little frock like this. Self color taffeta flowers front and back, tied with a darker shade of satin or taffeta ribbon. Taf- feta bindings on neck, sleeves and skirt. Dear Miss Lodewick: 1 am about to be married. Am planning a couple of negligees among other things. I loo est in vivid colors and have, there fore; purchased orange georgette for one negligee, but am afraid it will look like a made over eve- ning gown unless it is made just right. Would appreciate your suggestion about what to do with it. MISS B. M. There is no reason for its looking anything but a negligee. Cut it reg- ulation kimono style, with long, wide, square sleeves, dropping self color tassels. A girdie of the sume ma- terial could girdle it at the hips, tying on the side. Around the neck and down the front opening could be a narrow pleating of the material. Dear Miss Lodewick: — |! am thirty- two years of age, but do not look it, and wear rather youthful clothes. Would you suggest a pretty style in which to make up four yards of black cfiar- meuse for an afternoon frock not too dressy? | weigh 137 pounds and am rather stout through the hips. MISS M. K. The lines of deli cate black net or lace down the hips will become you and are modish and youthful mG se NHB ¥ oO v Be Glimpses Into the N. Y. Shops By Emilie Hoffman Copyright, 1922, (New York Evening World) by Press Publishing Co, HILE the Southern tourists are turning their attention to the extensive displays of summer togs and the women who are indulging in the winter sports of the North are cagerly scanning the large displays of sports wear now being featured in the various shops, the uverage woman is just glancing over these displays. In the first mentioned she will get an idea of what will be worn when the warm days come and in the latter she may pick up a hand- some scarf, a distinctive woollen hat, smart, warm gloves, pretty sports stockings or some other aceessory she may need for these cold days, but what really interests her mostly is the astonishingly marked down tags on . all winter garments, evening dresses and fall and winter stocks in general. She knows she can now get two months’ good wear out of the guar- ments, some of which are actually re- duced 50 per cent. Evening frocks that must make way for the lighter dance frocks, which the temperature of the Ilorida beaches demands, are being offered at ridiculously low prices. And then there is the practi- cal housewife, who makes it a rule to keep her linen closet replenished by adding a few pieces each year at the January white sales, This is the first time in several years that most women feel they can indulge fn real linens, and now that cottons have come within the reach of the ordinary purse women are just revelling in the present sales of table linen, towels, bedding and underthings. They know this month is the best opportunity throughout the whole year to provide these necessities. That brown is by no means on the wane in fashiondom was demon- sirated by a display in one shop win- dow. It was a most attractive ad- vonce showing of spring garments, hats and accessories in tan and al brown tones, and it created such murked attention from window shop pers that there is little doubt about the continuation of brown as a fash- ionable color both in tailored and af- ternoon dresses, Black frocks will remain popular, but the newest mod- els are not in aH black or the black end white we have worn so long, but they are combined with brilliant coi ors. Much scarlet is seen, Yellow is pepular, and the blue and black a favorite combination Reems [ he wo = % ee”