Paris.
Whether or rot one was intereat-in the play or the name of the playwright responsible for it, the ing of "The Well of In fabrics Paton used a great deal of crepe bill itis, a heavy triple crepe use georgette, In afternoon attire he showed a preference for silk velvet, moires and crepe de chines, For' the morning a great variety of] English woollen fabrics was used. wus interesting, from a fashion pott. of view.
Dance dresses in this collection might also be called theatre or din-literally and painfully costumed {in the period of each act, the play itself was not particularly interosting, sartorially speaking. The costumes of the 1904 act were amusing, but those timed in 1920 failed to lend any illusion of a bygone d and the short skirts joomed merely dowdy.
What the stage tacked in brit lance, however, the audience pro-ided. For the moment Paris was empty of Parisiennes, but was full 'Of theatrical people from New York, so intrigued by this experi iment' with a vather dull novel that they braved the blistering heat as continental could have been per suaded to do, Ore of the most amusing costume. es seen was a Lanvin model of soft black taffeta, with its full skirt ending all around' in modified points. A jacket of light blue and silver Jame, with short, tight cap sleeves finished with rolled puffs of black taffeta stuffed like the old-time pillow muffs, was worn with the dress. The jacket ended at the hip with peplum finished with the same points as the skirt and with tiny Godets of the taffeta inserted to Bivo added fullness.
A well known "movie" critic wore a gown of yellow chiffon scatter ed with flowers in two shades of Bright blue. Tt was made with an Empire waistline and a deep decoletge, Doth back and front rap was of yellow velvet in threeguatterfeagta and hed & oot lar of the figured chiffon.
Black lace gowns were prominent throughout the audience, many of them being made with bustle effect. One of these frocks was completed by a short wrap of electric blue velvet, with a cape collar bordered sith Hale se, Blak ass swith heels of the same blue as Bie crap, completed the costume. ner gowns. A practical idea seen here in the diversity of uses to which one might put these dresses, which included the simple frocks, almost tailored in their lines but without sleeves, made of fabrics that are as suitable to the afternoon 8 the evening. They were the sort of dresses that the smartly dressed woman wears when she does not know in advance what her evening's programme will be.
Afternoon Gowns Change Afternoon ensembles were more! dressy than those of last season. These too were designed with the idea of their being worn for informal dinners. With the afternoon ensembles fur capes or stoles accompanied by muffs were shown.
Most important in this type elvess was the silk or lame gown completed by a coat lined with the fabric of the dress itself, or, as mentioned above, the long tunic of metal brocade worn with a skirt that matched a three-quarter length coat, The true evening gown is a ceremonial dress, sometimes with a train and accompanied by an important looking coat trimmed with fur. With the return to fashion of martin and sable, fox igs were not seen on this type of coat to the extent that they were last year. Paton says that martin and sable, although more costly in the beginning, are in reality more economical than fox, for while the fox necklet is quickly worn out a sable stole of good quality is an in-|,, vestment, Colours are Restrained In his choice of colours Paton showed restraint. Black was his favourite. Following this were hi two new colors, astrakhan beige and a rich green tinged with yellow.
'A pale pink marocain gown had a losely fitted bodice and a very ful ankle-length skirt with a short train, The necklace worn with this was a double strand of pearls, with 'a huge ruby drop and side pieces. This colour note was echoed by ruby-red kid pumps, out very low at the sides.
"Bright coloured evening slippers fare having their innings at all the evening affairs in Paris. Honours seem about equally divided between red, emerald green and flag blue. Most of these have been of crave de chine, but satin slippers are now ginning to be seen on the smartest for women, 2
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