Show 7 S 0 0 l ST VO j 1 I j k A Ao o 7 0 I f A tS i ia Kf 1 i 1 x y tl 3 z zat at a iMy p w n 4 yE i rN v 6 tri 1 WM i lr JT riY rt Ey a axe xe I i I IL Iti f f t L x V ti t tx ti i s w Wv k J 4 C t jk jf I I t h i f K Two or more colors as well viell as con con- contrasting contrasting contrasting materials are features of 01 the current mode This attractive frock is lacquer red roma trimmed with a girdle and bands of deep blue faille HE note of sophistication so strong THE T a feature of the wint winter r mode reaches its peak in the sprIng models The new frocks while presenting a delightfully simple appearance e are in reality immensely complicated in both cut and treatment Elaboration is i everywhere apparent achieved by all manner of trimming details as well asby as by a new and ingenious use of color These notes together with an arresting array of new fabrics are responsible for forthe forthe forthe the prevailing appearance of elegance Most significant in il iri th the new fashions Is the use of compose color effects effects- effects several shades of one color color-as color as well as sharply contrasting hues or tones that blend harmoniously together Frocks no longer ate are content with cne one color the majority of models revealing shaded ef cf- cf or a compose treatment This method is most apparent in the new sports costumes as the blouse sec sec- sections sections sec sections are frequently trimmed with en- en encrusted encrusted en encrusted crusted bands in two or more colors or several leveral shades of the tho same lame hue The smartest slip-on slip sweaters are also not not- notable notable not notable able for their gay striped borders border in harmonizing or brightly contrasting bands This Thia insistence on color more than any other note is responsible for e feminine look of the the present present styles T The e smart colors of these toned cos cos- costumes co costumes s are the rose beige shades the bis bis- biscuit bi biscuit cult tones shading to dark brown gray pale mauve shading to violet and gray grayish grayish ish green i Such definite definite contrasts as redan red an and d andI I commander commande blue black and white an anthe and d the flattering black an pink combinations combinations combinations are a bit more interesting than the th e subdued effects If it not so generally practicaL practical practical And finally there thero is the who whole e 0 rl I Ir r f n Y Y family of blues a i color that threatens threat threat- threatens V ens to completely v x dominate the spring mode modes s The powder blue shades are the popular tones at present especially when combined wIth witha a darker tone Azure blue is a favorite and for sports costumes and is charming combined with flesh pink The serviceable that navy navy that inevitable ble accompaniment of spring spring-Is spring is not as prominent as in other years the lighter shades and the strong medium tones having replaced it to a certain extent The models shown to-day to are excellent examples of the compose color treat treat- treatment treatment treatment ment two revealing a t Use u o of two definite colors and the remaining two showing how effective several shades of one color can be when handled ingeniously These frocks are also allo the standpoint of silhouette as revealing the current trend towards straight simple lines In no instance does the skirt flare dare although in one case cue there is isa isa isa a cluster of fullness on one side This d detail tall together with the Inverted pleats on two of the other dresses isan is an example of of the present interest in in intricate in- in intricate and complicated c cut cut t provided It doesn't interfere with the straight line straight silhouette Another note that gives distinction to the present mode is the tho use of two ma- ma ma ma- materials In the same dress Faille is corn corn- com combined with roma roma velvet with crepe de dechine dechine chine and chiffon with satin or lace Equally effective c e a the tho frocks in which both the shiny and dull sides ot of 1 c f 7 kf- kf A striking example of the compose gown gown is is this youthful model of 01 vio- vio violet let pan s y yand and purple r dr crepe r e p e Its only trim trimming trim trim- trimming ming is a shaggy shoal shoal- shoulder shoulder der flower Rower in tones to harmonize harmonize with the dress crepe satin are featured This latter method is particularly effective where no other trimming Is used With the advent of spring we shall see lee additional diversity of textures provided by such sharply contrasting fabrics as cloth and pique or heavy crepe and organdie At present however the smart combination is faille and roma Two fabrics as well as two contrasting colors are the dominant features of one of the models shown on this page page-a page slim creation of lacquer red roma and commander blue faille This youthful frock is further notable for its double girdle its Ita use of bows and It Its cluster of f fullness on one side of the skirt The soft loose blouse of this costume is made of the red crepe It has haa a bolero line over a wide girdle 17 HIT b bl bJ ir irv v Black faille and white crepe are the fabrics of 01 this striking dress which is finished witha with On the right a peplum blouse and a straight narrow skirt crepe satin satin in in The white sleeves and yoke are trimmed with ry biscuit and san san san-dalwood black dalwood tones fashions this three shades hades of one color color smart afternoon t Both Doth give a good idea of the compose frock Superimposed n treat treatment ent as a substitute for trimming posed on the 4 Each IS is marked by a straight silhouette light bodice is that allows a for a semi-fitted semi bodice and anda girdle of 01 the a t fitting tight portion about the hips In dark material F each instance the dark material fib in in the the b skirt l e s 1 appears i lit litof of the blue faille Superimposed on this flat fiat belt is another girdle of the red roma slashed in front and tied at the side aide with two small knots The skirt skirt with its bunch of fullness ss on one side is 15 of the red red material Accompanying this colorful frock frock is 15 a Small small felt hat in tl tle the e same blue as the faille trimming It is a new model chosen for its smut t high crown the graceful sweep of its larrow arrow upturned brim and its effect of youthful simplic simplic- simplicity simplicity simplicity ity In In common with many models this season its only trimming isa is a grosgrain band around the crown The other instance of two definite col colors ors is a slim little day frock of black and an white crepe de chine In this I loo J a Ya M case the scheme is black and white white-a white combination again featured for spring wear Hero the black material is used for forthe forthe forthe the skirt the smart peplum blouse and the the upper portions of the sleeves The Th deep oval yoke on OD the front of the bodice and the long tight sleeves are of white ornamented with black and rhinestone buttons also als trims the shallow peplum Belts Delts so strong a feature of the pres pres- present present ent mode are made of self material of metal and of soft leather In this case the belt which for a change Is placed nearly at the normal waistline is black and white spotted calfskin The hat is a demure model of black felt dented across the top of the crown and finished with a narrow turndown brim More subdued in their general effect are re the other two models shown to- to day to-day to dayOna One OM is a slender affair of biscuit and brown satin while the other is distin distin- distinguished distinguished by an arresting treatment in in- in The more elaborate of the two has a blouse and pleated panel on the front of the skirt of violet faille The bodice is without trimming of any kind but is made interesting by a II pointed yoke Yokes by the way are extremely im- im important im important in the new mode actual yokes as well as yokes simulated by means of tucks or trimming In this c case se the yoke is cut in deep points in front and on the shoulders The side aide portions and the backof back of the skirt of ot this dress are purple faille with the girdle which swathes the hips and ties tics in III a soft bow in front of pansy colored pansy colored faille The borders of this girdle are trimmed with bands balds o of lavender and purple stitching the frock frocks frock's only concession to ornament On the shoulder is isa a large shaggy flower made of chiffon In u tHe L light and dark tones of the dreU dreb The hat is an adaptation ofa of a French model a new shape shapo witha with a narrow brim that turns down da and ripples slightly the atthe sides It is flecked at felt felt a slightly deeper tone than the bodice of the frock trimmed with two two bands han of at 1 silver kid The Tho crown is high creased In a horizon horizon- tL 11 tal line across the front wn and LUU peaked slightly at ot the top Bows knots and flying ends are addi addi- tl L t I feminine notes in the new Three of the frocks shown mode today day r veal bow treatments at the girdle girdle |