Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-12-01
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leaving a balance of forty dollars for inciden-
tai extras. 1t will be considered by many that
too much has been allowed for some things, too
little for others, and that many little essentials
have not been taken into account. The de-
tails denend SO much upon the habits ana Gus
toms OF individuals that nothing more than an
average can possibly be given; and TINS, too,
based upon New York prices. But where
.rirl i able to do her own sewing a great re-
ductiOn may be counted upon IN the most I'M
pOrtant estimates. those for dress Tor example
All the materials for a very nice all wool or
cloth dress Including lining, buttons ana
twilled silk could be purchased within nIteen
dollars, and the silk and plush or silk and vel
vet or yelyeteon for a church suit Tor twenty
five dollars, fitting and buttons included.
Twenty five dollars NAY seem 10 some TOO low
4 figure for an evening dress, but expensive
evening dresses are not necessary or suitable
for Young girls; this sum would be sUfhclent
for 4 nuns yelling. and more than enough for
a light white dotted muslin lace trimming ana
making included, and 1t would be supplement-
ed bv tho church dress and one AT least leIt
over from last season.
The coat might cost more than SIS, but coats
and ulsters are not needed every year; they
last. even with growing girls, at least two
wears and therefore the money set down for
the two garments may be put into one, or a
part Of il devoted TO the purchase OF walking
tacket which Is 3 necessary part OF young
1adv's wardrobe, but does not require renewal
offenpr than once in three years. What Is
frI1e Of the best winter dress Is also true OF the
light silk or grenadine for best summer wear
~
eNpense and the surplus can of course
he mt in q finer material, richer TRIM
ming or pretty lace wrap or other
garment. Summer ginghams at SO Tor
two might be reduced very mateFlauy
Inv the purchase of less expensive fabrics than
those at 30 to 40 cents per yard, ana from
making them from good patterns instead OF
buving ready made or paying Tor the making.
1t is never wise economy, however, 10 guy
Cheap cottons. Two dresses oI SiotSh elhS-
ham or one Of Bingham and one OF cOiueu cam
brio will last two seasons without showing
wear. and one season without wishing, u Ol'
dresses are kept in reserve 70 save new on l,
A wrapper Is one Of those things thaf 10 only
needed occasionally, especially by young eiIlsi
and therefore does not require HequeH. ~
newal and wrappers are so easily maze tiat
the Young woman who Is not Wiling 10 lndhc
one for herself ought not to have any. fIteeh
dollars for underwear is rather low, unless IL
is made at home, and allows little margin iOr
the fimsy lace which 1t Is nGE me Iashion
with many Young girls to nave inserted IN
large quantities in their nndergarnents. 1nls
fashion is not, however, one to be commented:
If was in the first instance "happy thought
of the ready made clothing houses TO insure
the more rapid deterioration and more ire
oIieut renewal of their wares. lt appeals also
70 the yanify Of tne gSung. and by some Is con-
sidered a mark of fehnemenl 2n0 dencacy,
when Us a rule it is the opposite, for no eiSGs
indulge in this species Of extravaganza 70 the
extent Of one that Is nameless ana tle slaile
and rey,roacf Of their sex to all self-respecting
women Fifteen collars viii buy three sets OF
maripe underwear a2d several complete sets
of neat cotton undeFgafSS ehlS lde, I'D
finished with simple hand ~ ~ tisn anT
that is better cut and last ..;s ts,ssI ~
others. These win last two Years wIli ~ IG
ing wsFp out, so that this pros -S'oA =
ample. Va bo,dtar-
chiefs are capable of elastic treatles,h H. anu
Che last three are apt 10 be reinforlesu ~ lre
Quenf gifts az Christmas and upon - s'a''es ?