Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-10
TRAVELLING COSTUMES xc

AS larger proportion of the American than
any other people, are travellers in warm wealth
81, ana more attention is paid than formerly to
the Pro'idlng OF suitable costumes, n hint or
TWO may De properly thrown out on that SUBJ
Ject. The most sensible innovation we have
seen lately is the new light travelling cloak,
nearly covering the form, and affOrding protec-
ton against dust. But, besides, the whole dress
should be adapted to its particular use for q
journey. For years past, ladies who have con-
suited economy, have worn plain black silk
for the purpose and, for o steamboat route. or
an occasional halt where hasty toilet must he
made, 1t Is very serviceable, very becoming.
too, with plain linen collar and cuffs, and gold
watch chain. 1t Is, however, too easily spoiIed
by dust for railroads. A dress of light mohair
or chaly Is more useful, or the fabrics of mixed
SILK and wool, which are not rumpled so easily
as linen or gingham, and may be brushed to
free them from dirt. They should be of a color
to hide the dust, that is, near its own shade,
ana made In q plain, full skirt, with basque
anu long sleeves gathered into band at the
wrist The trimming should be silk braid or
ribbon or narrow fringe, the color of the dress
The collars must be Of linen and cambric and
the cuffs to correspond all the superiuous Or
nanent being avoided. Nothing is ir worse
taste than to see lady on a long Journey wear
embroidery. or lace, or merely ornamental jew-
elry. 1he travelling wrap or cloak, will be suf-
hclent covering during the day; but a warm
shawl should not be neglected for the evenings
The bonnet may be of plain straw, or dark
lawn, or grass cloth. COlOred straws are most
In vogue this season. They should be trimmed
tlnt the inside cap being made of white illu.
sion, with loops or bows of ribbon Flowers and
wrought lace are not suitable
The gloves now provided for travelling are of
silk and thread, with deep guantlet cuff Kid
gloves are hardly available in the summer
months Cater boots are of course necessary,
or II found uncomfortable, morocco buskins, or
half-gaiters, neatly laced on the instep. NAV be
worn with dark thread or cotton stocking.
Those who find mohair dresses too warm. NAV
substitute dark foullard silk, which is a very
serviceable dress, when it can be procured in
patterns simple enough, with the ground well
covered: 1t needs no g doing up" and is de-
lghtfully cool and airy. Canton Grape, of
suitable shade, is also comfortable material,
but much more expensive, and requires hoops
to prevent the skirt from appearing .slmpsy.''
A barege veil is Indispensable. The lady who
sets out on long journey will not omit the con-
venlence OF. long deep pockets in one of which
can be fastened articles of ornament needed at
short notice. A small satchel will be necessary
to carry handkerchief and various ct cetera
and large parasOl that may be used for rain,
In case, Will be found a convenient append
age. These articles should not be heavy or the
gentleman who accompanies the party will feel
himself obliged to carry them on all occasions,
and will lose them in nine cases out of ten The
famous Henry Clay Medal was lost in that way.
and should be n caution to female tourists.
A lady should generally have an eye to her
luggage In travelling, as no one else can be
so careful of it. An agent of the New York
Central Railroad informed us that instances oc-
cur almost every day Of gentlemen losing the
trunks of ladies, who are under their charge
while nc had never known a lady to lose her
own. In railroad journeys it is as well, if con-
venlent, to avoid the necessity of taking meals
on the route. Sufficient time is never allowed,
and the hurry and confusion are infinitely an
nOying; while crackers and cheese a few sand
wiches, &c, may be carried in basket and
enjoyed at leisure in the cars