Show 0 l J V TP L p z e kd j 0 rf e jt iN J. J I e. e P tl r N M Cp S Sa a L i fa I I II fr u Y a aa dj d. d r a 1 Duck Black velvet the t j jf smartest mar t e t of all f afternoon hernoon materi materi- material materials al als al makes m a k e s this thi I t U 11 n i n g three three- piece piece costume i i 7 I you ou are planning an WHETHER elaborate afternoon ensemble or merely merel a simple straight- straight line frock without any trimming you OU will do well to have it made of velvet for this fabric is the outstanding mate mate- material material material rial of the new season It is is the unquestioned unquestioned unquestioned choice of well-dressed well women for afternoon costumes it is the smartest material for the formal evening ening gown and its only rival for evening wraps is sumptuous metal brocade The popularity pop larity of the new v velvets lies Hes HesI I in their delicious softness and pliability I For evening wear there are transparent I velvets with all the delicate diaphanous I quality that the name implies implies- These I drape as ns effectively effect ely as silk crepe and come in an amazing range of delightful evening colors For afternoon frocks and ensembles there are arc transparent velvets velvets cIvets with raised designs and printed velvets The designs of the printed velvets are mostly small small dots dots and delicate over all-over flower er motifs being the favored fa patterns Evening ening wraps are made of plain vel vel- velvet velet velvet vet et lined with gold or silver metal cloth cIoth of the new V printed velvet printed velvet and of trans trans- transparent transparent transparent parent velvet The coat is a bit smarter than the cape type of wraps particularly when the material is velvet The two tO t O smart colors for velvet after after- afternoon afternoon noon frocks and ensembles are arc black and brown The brown shades are arc either cither very ery dark or a soft fawn color When the lighter tone is used it is fre fre- frequently frequently combined with gold In the even even- evening evening ing inS black is is again outstanding and is particularly smart combined with a bit bitof bitor bitof of or sparkling embroidery White is al al- almost almost al- al almost most equally chic chie but is reserved reset for the silk materials such as satin taffeta and tulle Blue is extremely smart especial especial- especially I ly the new blue launched by that is on the pale blue tone j i of or the hyacinth Mauve is good and wo we woI I shall undoubtedly see a return to the fuschia and cyclamen shades as these colors are alike to blonde and brunette The predominance of velvet in both the afternoon and evening mode is di directly dl- dl directly due to the presence of more more dec- dec decorative decorative e fashions such fashions such frocks f for in- in instance instance instance stance as are illustrated today These models are typical of the ele ele- elegance elegance elegance gance that has invaded the new styles as asin asin asin in every case an ornamental trimming trimmin has bas been used in addition to a feminine I P v fir T f 4 I A r i r r r N sef y al y t Y ar ars ill e Z I Ij I s j y This Th slender d frock of T Tan an velvet printed in a design of small II r lustrous ou black vol velvet j checks hok m. m makes this hi m smart afternoon cos- cos r It has A yoke yoko of b beige j ume um which is i. further h enriched by m em- satin d trimmed with col- col 7 In in metal thread rul chain hi stitching it hi Scattered over the tho bod bodice r ice ico are small bunches of flowers Howers in this urn sama t embroidery b r I j f 1 rs e F Y y f va t Y a silhouette And to increase the appear appear- appearance appearance tl ance ante of sophistication each one of o these se graciously feminine creations is made of soft and lustrous velvet Three of the r costumes are arc black in in two cases relieved ed by trimming The remaining model is a lovely fawn shade enlivened by gold tinsel thread embroidery The most decorative of the afternoon costumes is a slim affair that gives the effect of a two-piece two dress on account of the band of trimming below the hip- hip line It is a piece one-piece outfit however with the tIle narrow lines in the upper por por- portion portion portion tion and the slight flare in the skirt de de- demanded demanded demanded by the mode The flare in this case is achieved by gathers across the front leaving lea the skirt plain and arid flat at the sides and back In all other re re- respects respects respects the silhouette is extremely slender due to a bodice section that molds the figure to narrow shoulders and to long tight sleeves Dividing honors with the lustrous velvet vel vel- velvet vet nt and the sheath-like sheath silhouette of this lovely ely gown is the very decorative e trim trim- ming There is h a deep shaped oval j yoke oke of beige satin outlined with bright blue crepe and embroidered all over in chain stitching in rose mauve mau green and silver sil A band of this beige satin orna orna- ornamented ornamented ornamented in the same luxurious way ap ap- appears appears ap- ap appears pears below the line hip to give gi the ef ef- effect effect effect of a border on an The Theother Theother other note of ornament consists of tiny liny bouquets of flowers made of chain stitch stitch- stitching stitching stitching ing in m the same colors as the embroidery on the yoke joke These arc are scattered over the front of the bodice and on the lower portion of the sleeves their gay colors providing prodding pro iding an engaging contrast to the deep black of the velvet elvet background The hat accompanying this orna orna- ornamental ornamental ornamental mental frock is one of or the new the off-the- face models It is black velvet elvet with the exception of a narrow band of satin outlining the high turned back brim and ami anda amia a cluster of satin loops low on one side The other afternoon frock illustrated is a smart and very youthful model of the new checked velvet the two vo colors being beinS' sand and a light bois boil de dc rose shade This blending gives g es the effect of a delicate fawn tone tone tone-a a shade that thatis is further accentuated by the introduction introduction introduction tion of gold metal thread forming hori hori- horizontal horizontal horizontal bands of stitching on the bodice and vertical lines on the thu skirt The tight sleeves are arc also ornamented with this gleaming embroidery which forms a deep cuff as well rell as a wide border at atthe atthe atthe the section where the long bodice joins the skirt This sparkling gold note is repeated in the line of small gold but but- tons on the bodice just below the neck neck- neckline neckline neckline line and in in a n large of embroidery ery iry on one side si e of the bodice at the hip- hip line linc Here the trimming forms a large flower motif executed in copper yellow vellow green and gold metal thread A new and very feminine silhouette is another feature of this thi channing charming gown The rhe bodice is is fitting close-fitting extend extend- extending extending ing in to below the tho hips The effect of slenderness sk is increased in this instance by narrow molded shoulders And con con- contrary contrary contrary to many models this season the neck line is the simple bateau effect without any frills and furbelows to give width and fussiness to this portion of the dress There is plenty of flare how how- however however however ever as the short skirt is merely a flounce gathered all around but with most of its fullness towards the front This cut gives a silhouette that is straight as far as the hips and flutter flutter- fluttering fluttering fluttering ing from this point to the knees This type of skirt that is simply a gathered flounce appears on many of the tho stew new models The upper portion of the dress resembling a long IonS tunic blouse is rarely graced by any flaring details This slim and like top makes all the more apparent the full flounce which causes the silhouette to break and ripple just above the knees As a contrast in texture I have se selected se- se selected selected a felt hat to complete this modish velvet outfit It is a n small shape with witha a medium high crown and a narrow V brim that turns down all around and ripples slightly at the sides The trim trim- trimming trimming trimming ming is ribbon in a lighter shade of tan than the felt Velvet cIvet is particularly adaptable to three piece afternoon costumes especial especial- especially ly y if the tho model is intended for formal occasions Velvet is the most formal of all afternoon materials and is therefore best suited to the costume that stresses the note of sophistication Black is the smartest color for costumes of this kind but it may be bo enlivened by touches of white or by the addition of some con con- contrasting contrasting contrasting fur The fhe afternoon ensemble shown today is a combination of black velvet CIvet and white satin Velvet makes mak s the three- three quarter length coat and the skirt of the tho piece one-piece frock underneath Or satin is used for the bodice of the dress and is related to the rest of the costume by pieces of black velvet at the sides above the waistline The only other trimming and it is a very bril bril- brilliant brilliant brilliant one occurs on the tho front of the bodice in the shape of small mirror minor buttons The coat of this costume is a graceful straight-line straight affair notable e for its use of ofa a novel fur The deep cuffs and the long lon collar with its diagonal closing line are made of brown and white striped hare The evening gown illustrated embodies embodies ies ics four outstanding features of the fall mode In the first place it is black vel vel- velvet velvet velvet vet secondly it is black velvet orna orna- ornamented ornamented with sparkling trimming in iii this tins case narrow V oblong pieces of mirror forming circles all over the dress Third Third- Thirdly ly Ir there is the deep V both back and front and fourthly the smart scalloped hem hemline t a j 1 1 r 1 v j IL 8 L' L 1 I A gleaming trimming mode of circles formed by oblong pieces piece of mirror is tire the outstanding feature of this black velvet evening gown Copyright t 1927 1937 by bV Central Treat Press A Inc i t 1 |