Show e 6 A WN a A I i v N a fJ 4 41 1 C fu I f l P 2 im 5 t f t 1 y I w s 1 Gy J Ht t y t tf f I EI N 1 t ly 1 IL r I V 1 c ii f E x I Iii I 1 Y A nr Y pe pep d 1 A dinner 1 J gown of pis p t a ar c he green trimmed epe 2131 crepe with is a 3 1 silk bands b 0 dhe r fringe d of e rand heavy e in i iI a I A deeper scarf in shade two s colors gives g i e s movement movement to the bodice see sec M v vI I I A tion i The blouse of this two piece sports costume is heavy white crepe ornamented with a modernist c a fish design in lacquer red and slate blue The ta t border and box pleated skirt are red SIG SIGNIFICANT feature of the A openings in Paris was 1 1 the note of elegance apparent In every enry collection The majority of ot the new designs proved most convincingly that the simple sports type of frock has hils b been n replaced to a II great extent by a creation infinitely more Interesting on account of its ita decorative details subtle suggestion of femininity and generally richer treatment W this prelude to a more moro gra gra- gracious gracious cious clone mode will m be borne out by the August showings remains to be seen At present all signs point to more important im- im important im important elegant fashions Especially Is this truo true in the realm of formal evening gowns The deplorably plain little chiffon dress is no longer featured for important occasions Its place having been taken by a gown every bit as as attractive in line and vastly more decorative in the way of ornament This is also true of the less formal type of dinner gown the newest versions of this kind of dress showing exceptional ingenuity in the the matter of line and trim trim- trimming trimming I ming ruing every ery known device being used to create an effect of elegance and grace An instance of a smart and decora decora- decorative decorative decorative tive treatment for a dress of a typo type essentially informal is the dinner gown photographed to-day to Last spring a frock of this character would have been made entirely of chiffon The mode however howe insists on richer effects with the tho result that fringe is here bere used in place of circular to achieve the popular flowing line This lovely model Is made of green crepe the tho fringe being a trifle darker as a note of accent Decent This trim trim- trimming trimming trimming ming Is used use use-d in a graceful oval line on the border of the skirt as aa well as in shaped bands on the bodice portion It adds a note of distinction to the dress and is even more useful in achieving tho the flowing line lino than are or circular circular circular- Ie I of self self material rr Gr r Y Diagonal bands of gleaming sequins 1 and brilliants trim the s skirt and bodice of this close fitting white satin evening I gown A narrow scarf ties in the center back e 7 t the past few seasons Its ita I 1 r revival undoubtedly due dueI tL to the slenderizing effect o of f a slim unbroken out out- outline out out-i It f fe 1 e a line The appearance of motion is still smart smart smart-i however being achieved in all manner of ingeni ingenious t w ous ways Frequently the main movement appears in the bodice section Here lIere we find scarf draperies of all kinds loose bloused In this bodices flying shoulder capes jabots or printed chi chiffon fon after after- afternoon wide flowing sleeves In addition t fo the swaying motion caused by the bands noon frock the popular of fringe the bodice of the green dinner gown described above has the further rippling silhouette is advantage of a shoulder scarf made of two ho shades of green chiffon achieved ofAs S As this type of semi formal by means of ofa frock is ideal for dining in a ae a deep cape restaurant I have added a apanel abroad e and a pleated broad brimmed hat of green panel on horsehair trimmed with a band tile the front of the skirt x i of grosgrain ribbon in a darker duker shade More elaborate is ie the other More inter interesting S ing still is the indication of the coming silhouette revealed by the tho lines of this soft and very feminine frock Paris reports a preponderance of straight contours Everywhere ono one sees straight coats straight sports frocks and evening gowns without any exaggerated gera ted flare This unbroken line comes as a great relief after the belt shaped silhouette of evening gown photographed to-day to a amodel amodel amodel model that also hints of fall in its lines and trimming This is a slender white whito satin model sophisticated in both silhouette silhouette ette and ornament Here is no disturb disturb- disturbing disturbing disturbing ing flare but sheath-like sheath smoothness from neck to the hem hem the most flattering of all contours to a beautiful figure The trimming on this distinguished gown consists of wide bands of brilliants inc 1 21 2 br and sequins in a graceful scroll design These bands are used horizontally on the skirt and in a diagonal line on the front and back of the bodice to further the tho effect of slenderness The only con con- concession concession con concession cession to the fluid silhouette is a 11 nar nar- narrow nar- nar narrow narrow row scarf that tics ties in back and falls below the hipline In common with many evening gowns the hemline of this dress is scalloped Of late a decided reaction has set in against a straight hard edge the ma ma- majority majority majority of gowns having either cither scalloped hems or uneven effects achieved by means of elongated panels The newest version is Chanels Chanel's tail fish dress a sl slender creation of floating chiffon hav hay having haying having ing a knee length skirt fin finished hed with two panels reaching to the ankles in back Sports clothes show the same tend tend- tendency tendency tendency ency toward elaboration A popular version venion is the plain jacket or blouse with a skirt of plaid or checked material The two-piece two costume is still paramount but in a more elegant form than its prototype of last ast ast year The skirt is In- In Invariably invariably in invariably variably pleated the smartest form be- be being being be being ing wide box pleats across the front The bodice is a bit longer than here here- heretofore heretofore heretofore frequently belted and usually decorated in some manner to take away from the look of boyish boish simplicity we have all grown a trifle tired of Many any women prefer the dress with horizontal stripes on the bodice portion a model sponsored by Chancel Chancel- ChancelOr Or the decora decora- decoration decoration decoration tion may consist of diagonal stripes or ob Fu Inc Ina In geometric motifs after the manner of Navy blue and white is a smart combination com com- combination combination many of th new now sports out out- outfits outfits outfits fits consisting of a navy jacket or sweater over a box pleated white skirt Frequently as in the sports model shown in the photograph to-day to two sharply contrasting colors are used In Inthis Inthis Inthis this instance the box pleated skirt r t I 1 border of the bodice and sleeves are in brilliant lacquer red as ns a contrast to the oyster white bodice This chic model is an excellent illustration of the vogue of more feminine sports attire Here is a frock every bit as comfortable comfortable comfortable ble and practical as the plain two piece two models of a ago but in place of at o an unadorned bodice there is a decorative over blouse ornamented with a modern modern- modernist modernist modernist fish desin design in red white and slate blue A bit of decoration also appears appearson on the ends of the narrow scarf scar A dress as distinctive as this demands an equally smart hat For this reason I have added a white felt shape with a wider brim than Js js customary This turns up in the back The crushed crown is bound ith a wide grosgrain ribbon band finished with fringed ends which fall over the brim brimon brimon brimon on the right side Beige stockings and kid pumps complete this striking outfit At this time of year nothing Is b so satisfactory for wear throughout the day as a soft trick frek of printed chiffon This type of dress is oilS BS popular now as when it first appeared in the early sum sum- summer summer mer ium-mer mer the main difference being in the character of the designs Small flower motifs have replaced the large scattered effects of last season Many polka dotted patterns are arc seen as aswell aswell aswell well as charming small che checked ked designs There is very little change in silhouette silhouette ette in a dress of this kind the softness of the material requiring fullness in both the skirt and bodice sections Pleats are arc used to a great extent especially the sunburst variety Photographed to-day to is an en engaging model of green yellow and beige printed chiffon Here nere is apparent the new silhouette which stresses the use of flowing drapery on the upper as w well ll as the lower portion of the dress In this case a cape edged with plain green chiffon chiffon chiffon fon gives movement to the bodies bodice tion rc see see- tion Elaborate skirts are features of frocks of this character every known device being employed to achieve the flowing line In this model there is a apanel apanel apanel panel edged with plain green chiffon chilTon A band band of this same chiffon is also used II i to indicate a low waistline Accompanying this youthful frock is isa isa isa a wide brimmed hat of beige straw trimmed with beige and brown flowers placed flat fiat against the crown in front and on the edge of the brim on one side In key with the present trend toward more formal elaborate effects Is b the vogue of the broad brimmed hat In Paris shapes of this type appear the minute the weather necessitates addi addi- additional addi- addi additional additional shade to the eyes and complexion Large hats are seen in Milan bl balli- balli horsehair and felt in pale palo pastel shades and in the neutral beige ant and tan tones |