Show BLACK ACK IS POPULAR gowns suitable for all occasions and all ages may be relieved by colored lining and touches of jet and metallic lace with the spring season almost upon us nearly every woman will have need of 0 a smart new evening gown something simple and dignified Is looked for in these days of economy says a fashion authority and women gladly pass up the frivolous frocks of more prosperous days black Is tremendous ly popular for evening wear but it Is usually brightened by quantities of fine jet or metallic lace one of the loveliest mack black evening gowns la Is made of black tulle over soft satin it if you have a black satin or char meuse afternoon frock the walt waist of which Is worn you yon can use that to great advantage if the skirt Is rather narrow use age it as the foundation first make a plain drop skirt shirt of mack black net over the satin bitin reaching down to the hem A narrow band of jet sewed to the net will give it weight and make it hang well A tunic with four points also bordered with jet goes over the net skirt and falls a little longer than usual this tunic can be elaborately embroidered broi brol dered in jet beads beads or you can buy beck net that Is alre already ady embroidered however it Is not difficult to do oneself and it if valte tissue paper Is held under the not it will not be so hard on the eyes later carefully rip the paper away the bodice of the gown should be extremely simple make a plain dart fitted foundation of black satin and drape the net over it in soft folds shoulder straps of jet hold the bodice while two loops of jet slip over the arm or you can make a bodice of net with long sleeves flaring at the wrist A jet band Is the only trimming aln on the sleeve an interesting note could be given this gown by a corsage bouquet of gay colors A rich red poinsettia poinsett la would be striking tit at the belt especially when worn wom by a brunette the girl with the auburn albuin hair should select a few orchids artificial it if nee necessary to wear with her black dance frock for those who nho find all black too intense te rise try black tulle or lace over a slip of flesh colored satin finish the bottom with a deep flounce of 0 silver lace and have a black tulle drop skirt 0 silver embroidery should trim the tunic of this style gown and silver banding used nt at the shoulders this makes a lovely dance frock bior for the young girl and one of which she does docs not easily tire black evening gowns are well suited to all ages and occasions from the elderly matron with snowy locks to the golden goiden haired debutante |