| OCR Text |
Show tifyjy A Model $ & That ftfj Shows the Short yllV Coat Effect m That InTli Seeking Favor r n e Spring ' 'w Mdes' " .:Vrri x- j) oh hi fv ; Xm . -fr. J Uterif i xAX s Jrii-vTff ,vi !-' '? ; - " v&f-WW'sJ.'Z V. . i.rsv , , ;ffrx4ix , - : X X i v ti s1 - t f. VLv OTJ :; i an, " i -- i v vy"9v X-t: Swir.;''rv -;?r photos by ) ft 11 Z- 40 -' J .'' v CXMPBELL STUDIOS 'X '4 X?4 V U .v vkii C " - X - " t"'""?I fe7 Afternoon T ADY DUFF-GORDON, the famous "Lucfle" of London, and foremost creator of ; j (, " i"" , ( ' ",,7 'j Gown ll-k J fashions in the world, writes each wtek the fashion article for this newspaper, pre- Jjjj vS j f I' , , " s " t j S That f senting all that is newest and best in styles for well-dressed women. Popular 1 Lady Duff-Gordon's Paris establishment brings her into close touch with that centre tfn A Q t V; - ' ' J-? N&H 8t the offaAWn. ' , $"k" U 1 o ' V'V" V11118311 U'dy Duff-Gordon's American establishments are at Nos. 37 and 39 West Fifly- 'X' v'-' ' ' j fy$ ,8evenh street- New York, and No. 1400 Lake Shore Drive, aicago. fH v . ti x A i 1 J ;NCE they were callell "Between Seasons Gowns," same shade. The net was arranged in folds at the square neck fJ!L "Ct" ji' , Lsli5 '-'A-, fl or ijjep Qut Dresses.'' Now we have adopted and the belt line. The high square neck and a girdle were of the CyfSv v, ' ji""- - , ' v the more expressive term, "SeasonJs End Gowns." .satin. At the waist line in front was set in a square of rich emit em-it (I ll 'y-;i'mm:Kft In that wavering boundary line between Winter and broidery in orange colored silk upon the brown satint Simple as yai --."-"4 Spring it is unwise to discard the heavier fabrics worn in bleaker it sounds, it was rarely beautiful. -f2Zj 1 "Sv. seasons. Yet the desire to introduce the lighter "note of -the balmier t It is possible that as the season advances the pastel shades 2jL?y55 L - portion of the year is strong. For the extra gown or two that will that are favorites in Spring may appear in the modes. But be-rti'v'VV be-rti'v'VV f.jZ... relieve the "shabby feeling" that comes to us as we survey our tween seasons it is clearly evident that preference is for the rich M V;-:.. .v ' wardrobes in March we should choose something that will provide shades. Even in the linen suits- thaet are offered for Southern wear iVv liL 4 warmth and yet will giye a diaphanous effect to our attire. the colors are the warmest, and yellow is a leading favorite. C"7 A Model siX5 i ' 'c 4 Such a compromise effect is secured by veiling a substantial silk On this page are shown two attractive examples of end of the A IkS ' . ; ' -i 'n vo'e or chiffon cloth, in crepe or chiffon. -The windows of the season gowns. Assuredly they will save their wearers from the sN Ana i ay V - smart shops show a bewildering and beautiful array of such gowns charge of looking shabby, even in the season when hems begin to V'ltl u0WS e Short jj I at the moment. They combine beauty with utility. look faded and seams taker on a slight sheen, and trimming that Coat Effect II' i xwkJ' In colors the season's end gowns lean rather toward the tints was the fine flowering of a costume while it was new looks crushed iaS That iV J .of early Spring flowers than the hues of Winter clouds. While the and dejected. 1 T S k'nrr (&J'VC fabrics are substantial enough for prudent warmth, the colors The larger figure displays to advantage th6 use of net over j! seeking VQ contain the promise of the glory of Summer. silk. Both the foundation and the veiling are scant, confirming Jlf Favor A new and very appealing color combination is that of yellow the theory that skirts will be narrower. That they will be longer SU in the Spring ij" and blue. Rich shades of blue crepe or Voile veil a silk foundation is a truth in welcome evidence. The bodice is draped in coat ir Modes ?f of deep yellow. The yellow reappears in bands and collar and effect. The, short, straight panels from the shoulders in front and 'X. kj ' Cuffs the 'el!ow satul- We see yellow satin covered with smoke ending at the waist line lend the semblance of a coat to the drapery M y1 colored veiling. It is as though a light emoke cloud were lifting of the bodice. The sleeves are of the bell shape that prevailed Jy' '-V- -y above a bed of yellow daffodils. Or, more literally speaking, during the Winter. taupe crepe covers a lining of gold cblored silk or satin. The smaller picture Is one of an afternoon costume in simpler wSl)' 1 S&W d&rk brown costame of the shade that has a certain design. Nevertheless, it is exrtremely effective, being especially racial allusion. It was built of the brown net over satin of the pleasing to those whose taste tends toward Bevere simplicity. Coprrtgbt. 1917, by the Star Company. . Ort BrlUlo Rlghtf EwrrwL . '".-j4" PHOTOS BY . ) VX-VV W CAMPBELL STUDIOS X H A. T 0 ,v ,U f V Vt Afternn IP W T AY DUFF-GORDON, the famous "Lucfle" of London, and foremost creator of 7.V A 1 Gown 1 J fashions in the world, writes each week the fashion article for this newspaper, pre- fjjy . L I That 6(0 senting all that is newest and best in styles for well-dressed women. ' lV U Popular 1 Lady Duff-Gordon's Paris establishment brings her into close touch with that centre ;xj n&H at the pf fa"- ' - VjV" r jh. P5nSantetf7 y Duff-GorcIon'8 American establishments are at Nos. 37 and 39 West Fifly- V j 'seventh street. New York, and No. 1400 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. K 1 WSvsHlr By Lady Duff-Gordon j NCE they were calleU "Between Seasons Gowns," mA J or "Help Out Dresses.'' Now we have adopted the more expressive term, "SeasonJs End Gowns." In that wavering boundary line between Winter and Spring it is unwise to discard the heavier fabrics worn in bleaker seasons. Yet the desire to introduce the lighter "note of -the balmier portion of the year is strong. For the extra gown or two that will relieve the "shabby feeling" that comes to us as we survey our wardrobes in March we should choose something that will provide warmth and yet will giye a diaphanous effect to our attire. Such a compromise effect is secured by veiling a substantial silk in voile or chiffon cloth, in crepe or chiffon. -The windows of the smart shops show a bewildering and beautiful array of such gowns at the moment. They combine beauty with utility. In colors the season's end gowns lean rather toward the tints ,of early Spring flowers than the hues of Winter clouds. While the fabrics are substantial enough for prudent warmth, the colors contain the promise of the glory of Summer. A new and very appealing color combination is that of yellow and blue. Rich shades of blue crepe or Voile veil a silk foundation of deep yellow. The yellow reappears in bands and collar and cuffs of the yellow satin. We see yellow satin covered with smoke colored veiling. It is as though a light emoke cloud were lifting above a bed of yellow daffodils. Or, more literally speaking, taupe crepe covers a lining of gold cblored silk or satin. I saw a dark brown costume of the shade that has a certain racial allusion. It was built of the brown net over satin of the oprrtgbt, 1917, bj the Star Company. . Ort BrlUlo Rlghtf EwrrwL . same shade. The net was arranged in folds at the square neck and the belt line. The high square neck and a girdle were of the satin. At the waist line in front was set in a square of rich embroidery em-broidery in orange colored silk upon the brown satint Simple as it sounds, it was rarely beautiful. It is possible that as the season advances the pastel shades that are favorites in Spring may appear in the modes. But between be-tween seasons it is clearly evident that preference is for the rich shades. Even in the linen suits- thaet are offered for Southern wear the colors are the warmest, and yellow is a leading favorite. On this page are shown two attractive examples of end of the season gowns. Assuredly they will save their wearers from the charge of looking shabby, even in the season when hems begin to look faded and seams take; on a slight sheen, and trimming that was the fine flowering of a costume while it was new looks crushed and dejected. The larger figure displays to advantage the' use of net over silk. Both the foundation and the veiling are scant, confirming the theory that skirts will be narrower. That they will be longer is a truth in welcome evidence. The bodice is draped in coat effect. The, short, straight panels from the shoulders in front and ending at the waist line lend the semblance of a coat to the drapery of the bodice. The sleeves are of the bell shape that prevailed during the Winter. The smaller picture Is one of an afternoon costume in simpler design. Nevertheless, it is exrtremely effective, being especially pleasing to those whose taste tends toward severe simplicity. |
