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Show . , , ,, v LADY DUFF-GORDON. ihe famous "Luetic" of London, and . fff 4 foremost creator of fashions in the world, writes each week ijfc B iTr" f A lOf lrtrfrit lhe fashion article for this newspaper, presenting all that U if III f newest and best in styles for well-dressed women. jfsgrfJLppzs- V Lady, Duff-Gordon's Paris establishment brings her into clote touch MfijljS' , In with that centre of fashion. T jTfi?Sw ' ' "71 I AM going to tell yoa thlB week about the nextto-nothlng gowns -which, are all the rage la Paris. Afternoon and evening gowns ore becoming more decolette and more transparent. Instead of gowns, those creations resemble fllmy, floating draperies. One can scarcely call them coverings. The long-sleeved evening gown is atill with its, but many cf the Spring models will show no sleevcB at all. Very soon I hope to be able to send you pictures of these invisible costumes. cos-tumes. Thi3 week I am sending .those- whioh, while graceful and charming, do not belong to the nexU to-nothing class. The gown of black taffeta Is peculiarly pe-culiarly fitted for the ever-popular afternoon dance. The entire upper rport of the bodice and the long sleeves are of unllned tulle. The short peplum "Is also of tho tulle. The narrow band of ermine on tho skirt gives the touch of whlto which Is so chic. Such a costume may bo worn to the most formal afternoon affairs. The gown for an evening dance developed de-veloped In blue and rose taffeta Is of equal simplicity and grace. The design de-sign of the fabric is a pleasant change from the UBual porapndour effects. The walBt line as marked by the riUSon girdle Is almost normal. The tunic slopes to tho back. "One can never have too many charming and becoming negliges. This one, created In flesh-colored chiffon and heavy lace, Ib Ideal for beauty and comfort. The jacket of the chiffon lends Itself delightfully Dancing to the figure. Such Costume of co3tume as this Pale Blue and without the cap Rose Pink might be worn on Iiff et9L'. ,Tth d a y s a t h o m e, Hew Ribbon ,Girdle and Satin Flowers. ere are Present With the cap it becomes more truly a boudoir gown-And gown-And now to tell you of the invisible invisi-ble gowns and blouses. Tho latter should bo made of the faintest flesh pink nlnon, lined with chiffon of the same delicate shading, and (has not a vestige of trimming anywhere. It la Just the lightest and loosest of. coverings, tho very low shoulder line being continued across tho back to form a yoke, and marked all the way by a fine silken hemstitching, the resulting, width of the armholes preventing any unduo strain on the fragile fabrics. Thon the sleeves fit fairly close from the elbows, and form the prettiest petal-like curves over the hands, the necessity for any fastenings (which would drag and disfigure tho soft sGml-transpar-ency of nlnon) being entirely and cleverly done away with by the addition addi-tion of a narrow bracelet-like banding band-ing of folded nlrron caught together closely round the wrist by a stud fastener concealed beneath a tiny flatly-folded bow. For the rest, a small rounded collar of the nlnoa Is turned over at the back of the blouse and finished off, like the sleeve cuffs, with the plcot edging, which is so exceedingly dainty that It deserves de-serves all Its new prominence and popularity. The soft folds In front are'jU6t folded over to fasten on the waist (with other stud-faBteners) after leaving a very long but narrow neck opening. So now you will understand how ell. this elusive softness and simplicity helps the blouse to be as nearly "invisible" "in-visible" as possible. Of course It Is essential that a corset bodice of delightfully dainty detail should be worn beneath this fragile garment, a little kimono-shaped kimono-shaped creation oi pink crepe de chine and lace, with, perhaps, a threading of faintly blue ribbon, being be-ing a wise choice for one, while another an-other might be fashioned of insertions inser-tions of white ValencIenneB lace with a central handing and bow of ribbon, either blue or pink, and shoulder straps to match. ...... . , I Goto of Black Taffeta .- I ft th :k Transparent Bodice, 4Sto?S ' Showing: the Ml Long Tulle Sleeves. 1 l& |