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Show Latest Decree in Fashion NEW YOIIK, Dec. 1. Somehow tho picture of Paris, war time Paris, 13 Just ns fascinating as It was in times of pence. The spirit of tho French people Is ns great as ever; gaiety, aud the determination to be gay, Is In tho very nlr. They uri still designing wonderful things over there, and we are getting the benefit bene-fit of them as of old. The latest news contains much talk of the llttlo dress. The term hi quite descriptive, too, of this type of frock. Simplicity, drummed Into our ears for so long that ti are fairly sick of tho word, lurks In Dignity In The "Little Pros" every fold. Cunningly designed these frocks are, for they make a little material and trimming go a long way. Some are one-piece, others oth-ers simulate tho one-piece dress; and still others belong to the tunic family, ever growing In popularity. A simple collar and cuff set, a touch of embroidery In the same or a contrasting con-trasting shade, buttons or a bit or fur, any or theso may net as trimming. trim-ming. It Is Impossible to say wheie the line Is to be drawn, saying, "thTs Is for morning, and this for afternoon. The I'uiiel Dress Ono henrs a great deal about tho panel dress; it Is particularly good for combinations of materials aud colors; though mndo of one material, materi-al, It Is very smart indeed. The dress has a panel front and hack with straight ideated side sections, and tho natural waistline may be defined by a belt, two belts or n girdle. Tim one illustrated here is of a brown wool mlxtcro, with a novel collar of chamois and a yellow kid belt. An odd conceit of a well known designer design-er Is to leave the pleats impressed, thus gllng a softer appearance than would otherwise be possible. Material Values Thero is an unusual rnct about materials that very few women realize re-alize or take Into account when planning a now costume, nnd this Is that tho style changes In rog.ud to dross goods. It Is absolutely Impossible Impos-sible to make n stirr perky bustlo out of sort crepe de C'lilno or Ocor getto crepo (unless roino rtlffenlng bo used nnd the straight silhouette dresses must be made of soft mntcri- H nl; and full skirts that stand out, pufrcd sleeves, bustles, and so forth, require tnfctn, tulle or somo other H with "body" to Style H changes materials. The first value H of a material Is its wearing quality: 'f for, after all, the material which wears well Is alwajs handsomer nnd H makes up better than any other. . , Serge is over a stand-by, gabardine, H broadcloth and wool mixtures rarely H go out at style. The silk goods styles change more quickly, and ono ear everything must be made of taf- feta, and tho next of charmeuso or- soft satin. Study tho silhouette ot tho mode with Intelligence, nnd you cannot go far wiong ns to the ma- H mto bo Veils Ami If you can wear n veil, do so by H all means, for thero is nothing that H adds so much to the smart appear- H ance as one or these filmy squares H of lace or net, carefully arranged iB over the modish hat. There Is an H art In putting on tho veil. Tho small J hat is ttie best foundation, though It H M possible to wear one with tho 'H larger chnpenu. This year they nro H embroidering veils In odd designs, H Mi m M0M Pit !l I to MeCiu, jl The Dlsiinclito Toiuii Of jH Einbroidei-y ll birds, butterllies and (lowers scatter- H ed over tho squnre mish, with plenty H of space between to allow ono to seo !H the face of (he charming wearer. H The string of beads, unusual In H coIot or design, or both, (rives an In- H foresting touch to a costume. Some- H times theso chains nro quito long. H reaching down almost to the knees, , nnd the beads are large and or qdil H shapes. Amulets and charms are H eagerly sought by (he woman of fit- H shlon, whoso cry is ever "something '.r .Mimple Coloring H Illack nnd white Is ono of tho most popular combinations. It Is apt H to be conspicuous If not very well J done, and consplcuouHness is ever In H liad taste. The design illustrated ! here Is or black s.uln, embroidered jl In while wool. Tho tunic effect is 'fl lined with white satin, Mid tho nar- H row turnover collar and deep cuffs jH are also or the white satin. The.- but- i tons, too, nro white. H - r. i illllllS |