Show I I 81 aLy L fl P 4 I d t j t Lt A t I Ick ck t J I S s F r rI rt t p i I f A 1 c I ky J e 8 f f to- to tos t tto s r C 1 w 1 aF ar r a t Z r Sisi 3 e i j 2 f A Af d Bands of gros- gros grosgrain grain two shades ribbon in of 9 d t t 4 2 f l t 2 i light gr-een gr i bordered by I Jr t silver nail naili t T r ir i heads make a aI ama r f smart ma and un- un 2 s r JJ 1 r I An allover pat 1 usual trimming lr t e n r n o 0 I f 6 fine loa fora straight straight- shirring and bands band Un line liok toes of 01 of bright gold nail hont hunters hunter's green 1 heads trim the mp crepe Mr s blouse portion of y this beige crepe a- a af- af afternoon frock The the most beguiling note Inthe inthe In Inthe QUITE Q the present mode is the use of metal trimmin trimmings distinctly mas mas- masculine mas- mas masculine masculine culine in character These appear on every type of day costume from crepe afternoon frock to the sturdy cloth coat mad for wind and weather Metal mesh studs nail heads and thin gold discs arc are employed in in- in ingenious ingenious in ingenious genious was wa's ways to give design and color to a plain background Trimmings of the vigorous type are arresting in them them- themselves themselves themselves selves and in addition afford a striking contrast to the prevailing feminine I tendencies tend tend- tendencies tendencies The most distinguished form of metal embellishment Is the nail head Bits of gleaming metal in gold silver or steel finish with irregular hammered sur aur sur- sur surfaces faces or small round studs in shining sliver silver finish adorn some of the smartest afternoon frocks where here they are used to outline bands of contrasting material or orto orto orto to trim the edge of a long On cloth wraps we find larger nail heads in open scattered designs used to ornament ornament the border and sleeves ale eves Metal also appears on hats not in nail head form Corm but worked into some Interesting design or made Into a narrow gold mesh band An ingenious use of nail head head- trim trim- trim ruing ming is a feature of the afternoon frock frocks shown to-day to In contrast to last seasons season's modes when nail heads first appeared used in irregular scattered motifs on cloth street coats the present fashions show this type of trimming used In horizontal bands in vertical lines and to edge the scalloped contour of an inset band of contrasting fabric And in place of appearing on rough kasha or twill these gleaming dots of metal are now used in connection with withA such distinctly feminine fabrics as faille V crepe Elizabeth and crepe roma romp A Curiously Curiously enough the effect effet is not at atall atall atall all incongruous incongruous- The metal blends amazingly amazingly amazingly well with the soft background and In sever several Instances provides provid s just the 1 sharp note of contrast necessary to chic The most striking in- in instance instance in instance stance of this type of trimming is a straight straight- straight line lino drew dress of navy blue a faille a model that that owes its entire distinction tion to its use se of small round studs in silver fin finish ish These are employed for their own decorative decora- decora tive value as well as to k accent the contrasting I Material which appears in a wide band at the waistline and md on the tha sleeves These bands are in Nattier blue a color j that blends charmingly with the navy nary and the silver tone of the metal y studs The outside edges edges x of both the band on the bod bodice ee ce and the top edge of he sleeve portion are cut in scalloped ef- ef effect effect ef effect and edged with ismall small silver studs placed n very close together Three strands of this same ume shining trimming form the belt which Is placed at the top of the hips The Tho silhouette of this gown illustrates the prevailing trend toward a greater simplicity Inthe Inthe in the the matter of contour It is without a flare or fold of any kind Its slim straightness accentuating the appearance ap- ap appearance ap appearance of both slenderness and height There is not even a brea in the bod bod- bodice bod- bod bodice bodice ice as the sleeves are kimono In cut and the neckline smooth and flat The latest Paris model models reveal the G l J I I This smart frock of 01 off f navy and Nattier blue 1 faille reveals an in- in ingenious in ingenious genious use of metal b trimming The wide bands of the lighter material oil ori the waist and sleeves are scalloped scalloped scalloped loped and bordered with gleaming silver x studs w- w same l appreciation of the straight line The p panels and exaggerated p flares of last season shy have been replaced by bys bys by straighter s t r a 1 I p- p m more 0 r ere ere- restrained re- re restrained strained ef- ef effects ef facts To be aura aure the rippling motion inthe in ini i the skirt Is 1 still apparent In many evening and afternoon gowns achieved by ingen Ingen- Ingenious ingenious ingenious ious cuts that give give- a deceiving impression Impression impression sion of a n straight contour at t rest And while motion is frequently Introduced into the e bodice portion by means of fringe jabots boleros and cape sections these details are now made mado without the gym iwi w o a aI ar i I r 1 to tot t o i r t full fullness nus and flares characteristic of last years year's models Day costumes and Sports ports outfits are In- In Invariably invariably in invariably variably slim and straight with full full- fullness ness appearing only In the front of the skirt in some form of pleasing pleading plea ing Afternoon frocks are mostly straight with hero and there a jabot drapery of panels at the sides for softness soft soft- softness softness ness Evening gowns show fullness dl- dl di directly in front or at the tho sides aides is faithful to the huge bow or side fullness con con- continues continues to feature bows at the back and Call at sponsors clusters of side drapery The majority of models however de- de delightful delightful de delightful creations by Worth Drecoll Chanel and stress the straight unbroken the line line the contour of youth Small nail heads in bright silver finish and shaped like a n cross are used In a somewhat similar manner on an after after- afternoon afternoon afternoon noon dress of hunters hunter's green faille Here they appear at the waistline and on the sleeves where they are most effective in accentuating a contrasting trimming of two shades of light green green ribbon haMO Forum r ture w is out to give give a ruffled effect eRect The nail heads in two rows border the ribbon at the waist line and cuffs their bright sheen proving a decorative color note against the various tones of green Like the other frock this model is partial to a straight-line straight contour The blouse portion is semi fitted with tight sleeves slee and a V-neck V Below the wide band formed by the ribbon is a wide tuck to give the tho effect of a two piece two costume Inverted pleats pleats on one side of the skirt insure the necessary width Another delightful feature of this frock is the tho use of bows The bands of green ribbon at the girdle are arc tied insoft In soft bows at the side A bow appears again on the bodice where a n narrow string tie tic of the material is used to finish h the neckline Interesting accessories are arc the black felt hat trimmed with motifs of thin silver leather and the luxurious sll silver er fox scarf Another gay young oung frock for tor Ita its use of nail head trimming is of beige crepe roma roma-a roma a fragile fabric d sharp contrast to the mehl of the ornament In n this instance the trim is an allover er pattern of fine shirring And to further increase the decorative effect the border of the blouse is tucked and the tucks Ironed out at the lower edge to give a soft soft rather frilly effect Just above this tucked section is a line lino of large nail heals in hammered effect and finished in bright gold color Nail heads also appear on the lower section n of the sleeves The The wide belt in thin gold leather and the large flower at the shoulder is of chiffon chillon In the tone of ot the dress With this this smart little frock is worn a simple hat made of the new angora felt This is a soft rather open weave witha with a hairy surface In pastel shades it makes delightful hats for wear with either crepe or knitted sports costumes In this instance the Ule trimming consists t The bodice of this magenta colored magenta frock is trimmed with rows of silver sil- sil silver ver and larg large largs silver nail heads A panel of pleating is the sole ornament of the skirt 1 of ot a II band of darker material and a jeweled pin at the top of the crown Large silver nail heads combined with silver embroidery and lend dis- dis distinction distinction dis distinction to an afternoon frock of soft crepe Elizabeth in magenta color Here the long is made without wi hout any fullness whatever r on account of the dec dec- decorative dec decorative character of the embroidery Horizontal rows of silver a type of trimming that grows increasIngly increasingly increasingly popular ornaments popular ornaments both the tha bod- bod bodice bodice bod bodice ice portion and the tha sleeves This effect combined with a row of nail heads up the front and around the tho border of tho blouse ii id mainly responsible for the original chic look of this delightful little dress Again a large shabby chiffon chiffon chiffon fon flower is used on one shoulder While there is no sparkling trimming on the skirt this portion of the dress dress is made Individual by a panel of pleating down tho the front The upper portion of this pleating Is stitched to form a diamond dia diamond dia- dia diamond mond pattern with the lower section left in loose pleats to give the tha necessary width The back and sides are arc per per- perfectly perfectly per perfectly plain Accompanying this beguiling outfit is isa isa Isa a smart little hat of pale gray felt 1 Tt reveals tho the popular high draped crown and a narrow brim turned up all across the the front On one side is a pleated tab of felt the hats hat's only concession to or- or ornament or ornament Blue so important in the season mid mid mode gives every promise of being the leading color of spring Not th the hack hack- hackneyed hackneyed hackneyed navy navy navy blue shade to be sure but butt butr buta buta t r a brighter bris more vigorous tone midway between the pencil blues of last year and the soft Nattier shades Hyacinth blue was prominent in the sweater costumes designed for Palm Beach wear as well as a strong bright blue called Caspian i I 1 |