The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1889-01-03
wIrCnERIEs OF TIE TOILET.
Beauty in Her Boudnir- Finery Born TO
Blush Unseen.
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Blush Unseen.
FROM The Clicdgo Hero'd.
The cynic who said that women dress
to excite envy in each other, and the vain
man who first suggested that they dress
to please him. would certainly ackuowl-
edge their mistake if they would only
observe the delight of the fair sex in the
midst of lovely underwear Dresses
may be gorgeous, but dainty lingerie is
implveuchanting Not that YOU are to
inspect it, oh my brothcrl or are sup
posed 10 appreciate any of lis qualities
except the price--or that other women
may cast longing eyes upon it.. In
deed no.
1t is not personal vanity that makes the
feminine eve melt with tenderness over n
mass of lace and ribbons, or opens the
slim purse with q reckless disregard of
consistency. What is IL? you ask.
Simply an innate love Of the beautiful
that is expressed by the sex everywhere,
according to the measure of its culture
and refinement.
More women will pause in front Of q
shop window filed with hosiery, hand
kerchicfs or underwear than will pay
like tribute TO pretty gowns. They are
pervaded with delicious thrills whom they
draw about them--in fancy-the cobweb
laces, the fine embroideries, or the
silken marvels that threaten to entirely
supplant the plain, old-fashioned
woolens. Here are things literally 'too
pretty for any use.
They seem to have no more affinity for
soap and water than bridal veil or Il
costly bound volume of poems. But they
cannot serve the purpose of display I'M
less it becomes the fashion to remove n
little more clothing when photographs
are taken. so we must conclude that they
are simply meant to delight the aesthetic
sense of the weaTers.
Behold the jersey-fitting vest Of silk
When it entered the market as a rival of
the ugly but omnipresent merino it came
in simple guise, distinguished chiefly by
its expensiveness. Now it is "a creation. !"
There is one in mauve, with sleeves and
front of tan-colored lace. Another is
apple-green. adorned on the breast with
| a dainty spray of silken flowers.
All the colors of the rainbow are re-
Elected in these garments, and no garni-
ture is too full or too elaborate. They
| are Of no more use against the cold than
cloud of thistle-down, but have you
llCNcI lltuiu beauty uCClulC Illdt lhluS
would keep her warm?" This, evidently,
is to be her reliance when ''the north
wind doth blow" and her comfort will
be the pleasure of donning these artistic
trifles
And have you looked at the hosiery
that is prepared for the aristocratic feetP
What fragile expensiveness is here dis
Played Rose color and black, charm
ingly interviewer, azure and tan, silvery.
gray, or green as bright as the Emerald
! isle, all in the finest silk.
To be sure you may get a stray peep al
these when they are worn with the low
slipper, but when they are caressingly
put on by the fair owner they will ge
even more admiring glances.
Yes, it is true These pretty things arr
never enjoyed more than when at tn,
toilet. A feminine Robinson Cruso,
would delight in them. Behind closeC
doors, with only the walls for witness
the woman revels in her fiery and be
ribbons herself for sleep.