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Show U 1 METAL SILKS AND LACES I TRIM THE EVENING FROCKS I AND WRAPSIBKIltm :. I I By JEAN SEIVWRIGHT. H (Drawing by Helen B. Shepnrd.) pCtopijTlsht: 1010: By Th Chicago Tribur.n and thft Now Yortr CKoba-1 TELE summor garden aflame with the colors of myriad blossoms has surely inspired the creators or evening dress, for any of the fascinating gowns for tho coming season reveal most wonderful M color combinations tliat rival nature's In their daring and beauty. H And whilo tlie success of such gowns depends largely on the color, yet H tho new modes also posses decidedly picturesque features that greatly v H charm. The fabrics favored are surpassingly beautiful, for the most l H finmptuons silks, satins, lustrous brocades, and rare laces, enriched H with metallic threads, are lavishly nsed, while exquisite flowers oft- flj times afford a daring touch of color. H While tho Spanish influence is emphasized In many of the most H I charming originations, other countries and other centuries have also B contributed to the fashions of 1010, which are exceptionally picturesque. H Beveral moBt attractive gowns and wraps for evening are depicted In H the accompanying illustration. At the extreme right is tho picture of a H charming frock that will surely bring joy to Its wearer. Origlnatod j B. in pal yellow tulle, like tho fitful rays of tho setting sun, this gowa ,j HI is designed with a rather snug fitting corsage of amber grosgraln M silk. A Eoft fold of tulle marks the limit of the dccolletagp, and on I M this narrow ledge appears a tiny garland of mauvo and peacock bluo H flowers. Ribbons of amber silk accentuate the bouffancy of the skirt H and becomo picturesque baskets that hold clusters of the mauve and H blue flowers. H Thrs delightful dash of color is also repeated in th gayly plaited H nndersMrt, whose every fold is enriched with a lovely flower. H Loops of. black-velvet Btrap the -shoulders and form quaint founda- H X Turquoise metal bxoche taffeta. Bodice of turauolse M velvet, siiver lace and ribbon. Turquoise tJrumls, H tI,nSr, nlh6 fihDy tU" 8leVeB that fini8l,od wfth wristlet of the H velvet The slippers aro made of cloth of gold, and black satin alter- M nates with this radiant material in the simple little fan. H Created especially for the young debutante is tho pretty 'trills frock m at the left side of the illustration. This lovely gown is fashioned H upon a turquoiso blue metal brocho taffeta combined with silver lace. H This, by the way, is gracefully plaoed upon the shoulders and is dcvol- H oped in a lovely pelerino that extends Just beyond the waistline. Blue H velvet snatching shade is choBen for the, bodice, while below the ,:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . 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For some affairs all she demands is a filmy scarf, but should she wish a somewhat more substantial covering she will find mngnifieent wraps of satin or silk adorned with many distinctive trimmings. Eminently suited for the occasions that demand an inconspicuous piraa jMiro-fttaHid&tfc! .Aj oAWed 3. Mouse gray taffeta wrap. Marabout and. velvet ribbon . . in darker shade. Yoke of silk. Japanese design in black and vermilion. Lining of vermilion satin. with bands of murabout, a trimininy that is held in high esteem at this time. The shoulder line is marked by a soft fold of ribbon in a darker shade. This is so arranged that the long ends form a panel down tho center of the back. Rows of shirring add interest to the sleeves at the wrists and below the shoulder, while a charming splash of color is found in tho silk yoke with its Japaneso design In vermilion -and blnck. This Is accentuated in the lining, which is of vermilion satin. Tho wrap that completes this illustration is made of lustrous whlt$ BAtin. tieMgnItfciGwMlkjj-coIlar, this coat la. ttitlon-ideffldd1$ 4. Palo yellow tulle, amber grosgrain silk bodice, ribbon on skirt to match. Black velvet ribbon. Mauve and peacock blue flowers. generous Hues. . The sleeves are finished with deep cuffs from which depend gracefully hung folds of- satin outlined with black ostrich. This fashionable trimming is also used around the hem, the collar, and the cuffs. As if to relieve the rather cold effect of the black and white, embroidered motifs, done in emerald groen beads, add jv lively note to this exquisite wrap. The lining of emerald grMn satin also add .4fB much to the beauty .of this creation, and when tho wrap to looely L draped about the figure this dazzling color. haniahea--all uugeattanJt I |