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Show X Tissue from - India In Emerald Green Decorated in Gold Held by Strings of CoraL JCho Coat Lmiiyj Is of Sapphire Chiffon, four o Uock leabovmi Many Gorgeous Colors Are Combined to Emphasize the Influence of the Far East in the Newest Negligees for ' t A T W Afternoons. see lb four o block' ieauwznise w String of CoraL W ' . eT J fr 'Ki'S ?oVpiSiV Many Gorgeous Colors Are Combined to Y flif ' S 'x-T Emphasize the Influence of the Far East IPlI fflWtefc " ' in tne Newest (T .1 Ji . Negligees for ' . I 1 1 Afternoons. . A " 1 O j n.n.Crr.t. ?erydelicateetltcwn, rfrige liY V T Ai L 1 j Orient Is very evident In the new would look very smart. I i. " ' ! Orange and Purpl. Prince99' 8lip3 of other years. One very negligees. Resplendent in brilliant The Flowery Kingdom Is vividly called UgJj Jsl ' I Spring from Her attractive model of flesh-colored crepe de triors, these interesting creations show to mind when you look at the model that is tWWv ,... t chine is designed with narrow knife pleats varied trimmings of embroidery, fringe fabricated from silver cloth. The simple iYn ' Ankle to the low that extend from the waist-line almost to and other pleasing decorations. Made of swinging lines of the kimono are cleverly (- ) - V , ,! j i, 'CTV . Twisted Girdle of aht?nt most sumptuous materials, theyare lined accentuated by the lining of black velvet " i h ' t (Qll Violet and Silver is finished with a deep hem and above this With Kjualry-gorgeous-f fabrics. Theseare which appears in thegrcarndfooptng Tl i "" Til y ' . , Is a garland oi vari-coToreoTflowers. The often selected so that a faint glow of color sleeves. Black velvet is also used for the " yfr Brocaae mat jttie bodice that is attached to the skirt will shimmer through the outer material girdle as well as the heavy roll that, set Above Orange VI ,.j ; JJ;. Confines the Robe , shows some pretty embroidery united with and add to the beauty of the gown. Among about the hem, gives a little flare to the and Scarlet Em- A J f jEf V f Orchid-Velvet e pLe-ats, Tt,!? Z," tte materials that are especially desirable kimono. broideries and V V of Orchid Velvei t.ly shirred. They are made of pink and are rich velvets, brocades, heavy satins, all- The Japanese style of hairdressing is Golden Fringe on V V I '7 Lined In Another equally attractive petticoat is ytr doth, chiffon and some very pictur- affected when this negligee is worn and the a Coat of Cerise V Vi f V Cerise Chiffon. finished with scalloped edges, while others Mqu flowered taffetas. pins that are set in the hair are of beauti- Velvet The Sash V 4r I I reve1 y touches of color ln trim" While dtaging-ines are affected In cer- fully carved ivory. , , . ' V "A 1 ralnlf- , 4. , . . . Ida of these modes, others affect a liar. Another exquisite negligee is designed Is "f Jld,eklCrepe M. M nate asha" which is woA wftf Soon that is unexpectedly attractive. Such a from orchid velvet. Although it seems like d on f ,4 L 1 Rich brcSadesT bright cTored satti, S model to Illustrated on this page. Very a most elaborate creation, it is really quite Lemon L Tied VV Ll orated with painted and embroidered de- Bossian in style, it is originated In cerise simple in construction. All that is neces- in Her Hair. V . signs, go well with the gorgeous tea gowns chiffon velvet. The sleeves are cut in rag- sary is a piece of velvet several yards long. and negligees now in vogue. Some of Ian rtyle and finished with flaring cuffs. This is slashed so that a V-shaped opening ' haA&fSrm Org. and scarlet embroidery wro-ght 1. found at the back and front which accentuates V-Vj SnCld in cubist-looking flowers make vivid Where it falls away from the figure you jts graceful con- I ' V 5, are cut in many unusual styles with vari- patches of color on the skirt of this model may glimpse the lining of cerise satin and tIT' t ' TrN x 0U3 strP9 and shimmering buckles and a well as on the sleeves. Fringe in the note the underdress of flesh satin. In the verv RimlLrlvnnW A s.V buttons that add not only to their cost but same brilliant colors makes a novel finish back the velvet is draped and falls in a 11 it drops Tawav I f VN also beauty. Indeed, at this time you may for thes. embroidered piece, on the skirt long, graceful train. Inthe front it is so frJSAXrSJS I J !SSSS ... ' . disposed that it takes on the appearance J"11" J sapphire V J ..norinllv when combined with th hrfirlit- Petticoats, too, are interesting at this time, for there are many very charming " ones modelled on Princess lines. These," however, are somewhat different from the Princess slips of other years. One very attractive model of flesh-colored crepe de chine is designed with narrow knife pleats that extend from the waist-line almost to the hem. About nine inches from this point a straight flounce of the silk is attached. It is finished with a deep hem andabove this Is a garland oi Vari-coTorecTflowersl The tittle bodice that is attached to the skirt shows some pretty embroidery united with the pleats. The shoulder straps are daintily dain-tily shirred. They are made of pink and blue ribbon. Another equally attractive petticoat is finished with scalloped edges, while others reveal gay touches of color in their trim-ming. trim-ming. Footwear for the home is Just as ornate or-nate as that which is worn out of doors. Rich brocades, bright colored satins, elaborated elab-orated with painted and embroidered designs, de-signs, go well with the gorgeous tea gowns and negligees now in vogue. Some of these show gayly colored heels, such as sapphire blue with cloth of silver or emerald em-erald green with gold brocade. Then they are cut in many unusual styles with various vari-ous straps and shimmering buckles and buttons that add not only to their cost but also beauty. Indeed, at this time you may choose fascinating footwear for every hour of the day, for fabrics are unusually lovely especially when combined with the bright-hued bright-hued leathers that are so much in evidence. Above Orange and Scarlet Embroideries Em-broideries and Golden Fringe on a Coat of Cerise Velvet. The Sash Is of Jade Crepe and a Ribbon of Lemon Li Tied in Her Hair. which accentuates its graceful contours. con-tours. The coat is draped very similarly, only as it drops away from the figure the lining of sapphire By'Mme. Frances Tk Famous Creator of Fashions. THE Influence of Russia and "the" Orient Is very evident In the new negligees. Resplendent in brilliant cobra, these interesting creations show varied trimmings of embroidery, fringe and other pleasing decorations. Made of most sumptuous materials, they are lined selected so that a faint glow of color Will shimmer through the outer material and add to the beauty of the gown. Among ttt materials that are especially desirable are rich velvets, brocades, heavy satins, silver sil-ver doth, chiffon and some very pictur-Mqu pictur-Mqu flowered taffetas. While cllnging'ines are affected in certain cer-tain of these modes, others affect a flare that to unexpectedly attractive. Such a model to Illustrated on this page. Very Russian in style, it is originated in cerise chiffon velvet. The sleeves are cut in rag-Ian rag-Ian style and finished with flaring cuffs. Orange and scarlet embroidery wroght In cubist-looking flowers make vivid patches of color on the skirt of this model as well as on the sleeves. Fringe in the same brilliant colors makes a novel finish for these embroidered pieces on the skirt J A Joseph's Coat The waist-line Is Indicated by a soft fold of Jade green crepe threaded through two Urge loops made of gold. Binds of gold satin define the neck-line and emphasize empha-size the few seams of this oriental-looking tea gown. 'Tightly draped trousers appear ap-pear below the hem. These are developed In black chiffon, which is very effective ever the delicate flesh tints of the skin. Jhe head-dress shows another color, for It to fashioned from lemon Bilk. The effect, however. Is remarkably good. Of course, should you wish to duplicate this model in xfcss vivid tones, you might forswear the anion of so many different colors. Black , velvet might be substituted for the cerise and In place of the gay embroideries silver treads might be employed to originate very delicate stitching. With silver fringe and black chiffon pantalettes the tea gown tould look very smart. The Flowery Kingdom Is vividly called to mind when you look at the model that ia fabricated from silver cloth. The simple swinging lines of the kimono are cleverly accentuated by the lining of black velvet which appears In the great drooping-sleeves. drooping-sleeves. Black velvet is also used for the girdle as well as the heavy roll that, set about the hem, gives a little flare to the kimono. The Japanese style of hairdressing is affected when this negligee is worn and the pins that are set in the hair are of beautifully beauti-fully carved ivory. Another exquisite negligee is designed from orchid velvet. Although it seems like a most elaborate creation, it is really quite simple in construction. All that is necessary neces-sary is a piece of velvet several yards long. This is slashed so that a V-shaped opening is found at the back and front. Where it falls away from the figure you may glimpse the lining of cerise satin and note the underdress of flesh satin. In the back the velvet is draped and falls in a long, graceful train. In the front it is so disposed that it takes on the appearance of tight pantalettes. The neck opening as well as the edges of this picturesque model are edged with oxidized silver. The twisted girdle is originated origi-nated from blue violet velvet and silver brocade. Another very individual touch is found in the flowers, that look as though they were rooted in the quaint footgear of the wearer of this striking creation. These are made of exquisite silks and velvets and include various shades of cerisepurple and orange for the roses. The trailing stems and leaves are of gren silk and the decoration is unusually striking. ' In the fourth model that I illustrate on this page I was inspired by some beautiful cotton fabrics from India. I did not, however, how-ever, use them, but substituted an emerald tissue patterned with tiny motifs in gold. It is most admirable and looks elegant in the manner that I have used it. Fold after fold is drawn tightly about the figure. niue chin on is pleas- inprly revealed. Coral beads festooned about the neck and shoulders introduce more color, while the turban of gold emphasizes em-phasizes the far east inspiration of this lovely gown. In the realm of undergarments such fabrics as radium, crepe meteor and crepe de chine are being developed into most dainty creations. Many show little touches of georgette, which makes an effective trimming. Others have fine inserts of embroidered em-broidered batiste. When this decoration is used it is frequently finished With a ribbon rib-bon rose.tte. . Advantages of Filet Other lovely- powns are adorned with real filet. Wide filet lares are much liked as they permit the use of ribbon with them. Sometimes an insertion is combined with the lace so that a two-faced ribbon may be threaded through and gayly bowed at one KaimFT rNlm Sanies int. side of the square neck opening. Or the filet lace may be overlaid on a wide ribbon so that the beauty of its pattern is thoroughly thor-oughly apparent to the eye. Cut work in also nn effective decoration for some of the dainty underthings that are now in readiness for ear ly spring. At this season of the year their appeal is especially espe-cially potent. Of course there are some interesting modes in the more severe tailored tai-lored styles that seem to meet the nee4a of many women who favor practical clothes. These, too, are fashioned from delicate flesh-colored silks, but in place of the lace and trnate embroideries they are trimmed with plain hemstitching or picot edging. If ribbons are used, they are not made up in the fascinating little bows and streamers that flaunt themselves from the more elaborate elab-orate undergarments, but in plain tailored bows that accentuate the severity of the garments they adorn. |