The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

quality will dye well, whereas one with cotton
filling is useless when def8eed in color, and
the one will stand the test Of weather which
would almost ruin the other Aside from
their seryiceable qualities wooden goods have
been and are still more generally fashionable
than those of silk. Cashmere, cloth and other
weayes play an important part IN toilets
for the street for receptions, for weddings
and evening entertainments generally.
An economical feature which ought 20 be
emphasized is the providing Of two waists
with one skirt Extreme simplicity has Of
late prevailed IN skirts: the bodice is the
noticeable feature. With the appendage Of u
second waist made in such fashion as shall DO
suitable for a dressy occasion one gown can
be made TO do double duty. Neutral tints are
alwavs more satisfactory .han pronounced
colOrs. as they permit Of dashes OF brighter
tones in the trimming tones which can be
changed At will Where the wardrobe is
meagre. dress of this description viii be
less apt 10 be remarked than one OF red.
green. heliOtrope. bright blue and so on.
Always buy strong. firm Innings, above all
things avoiding very cheap silk for that pur-
pose. Where silk lining is used-and II GER
tainly is TO be cOmmended-let It be OF good
quality Use plenty of whalebOne and of
the best quality All limitations break and
prove disastrous 10 the curves of the seams.
while the genuine will help keep waist
shapely TO the very last, In trimmings Tor
constant wear be cautious about the indis-
eliminate use of tinsel. Only the expensive
qualities will give an equivalent wear.
Have your gown well made. 10 were better
economy 10 save on the material and add
few dollars 90 the dressmakers bill. Tho
curve and proportion Of waist lines, the press
ing of a seam. the hang of a skirt, the grace
tulness of collar, the indefnable something
that makes a sleeve thing of beauty or q
carlcature these are points which can only
be successfully comprised by the experienced
artist Far more imposing IS q PLAIN cash
mere we'll cut and fitted than royal velvet
which shows in every detail the lack Of GOD
workmanship. Another economical point Is
that a gown skliuly con tructed remains
shapely. stays IN fashion, and lasts twice as
long as one poorly made.
II buying bingham or other wash dresses
three Is more satisfactory number than ono
or two. Laundry bills are 70 be thought OF;
also the fact that frequent cleansing does not
improve the cOlOring or the cut or TIT OF gar
ment. Three, however, not too light in color.
viii weather the summer season without
cleansing or change of amy kind.
Have "A care i'm selecting ioUlard. As rule
only the better Qualities pay o. have made up.
the very cheap grades oucntlmes pulling OF
iIaying while undergoing the process % being
transformed into q gown. China silk, rs a
rule wears better. and is an economical pur-
chase. although costing LITTLE more.
The same general advice can be given as APP
pertaining to the selection Of almost any arti-
Gle of wearing apparel If one hat or bonnet
must bear the brunt of wear don't employ
pershable material and a skeleton frame Il
would take half dozen such 10 carry one re-
specially through the season. Have trm
foundations let the trimming be OF silk. rib
bon 0r velvet rather than OF gauzc or Grape:
BE chary of jewel, and If flowers are employed
they. too, should be OF good quality WITH
rubber stems. else they will fade and
grow shabby all too soon. 4 black hat Is one
of the most scrvicable. matching and harmon
ling as il does with almost any sort of gown.
On the contrary one of distinctive color
cannot be worn with gown OK contradictory
shade I'm selecting. then bear IN mind your
gowns, and let the hat be OF Complementary
color
Buying cheap boots is about the most ex-
traVaoant net n woman can be guilty Of. Only
poor leather enters INTO their composition,
therefore they Keep IN good condition bnt
Jew weeks. they are usually uncomtortable.
unshapely and bad III. A neat well-made
boot goes FAR toward promoting the elegance
of toilet and. unless utterly impossible,
lair price should always be paid for tins COM
modify. House shoes and slippers are OF less
importance. but even here the cheap article is
the dearest IN The land.
Cheap evening gloves of light shades may
do very well ont those FOR street wear must
be iOf firm fnd at the same time elastic
texture to give any degree of satisfaction.
now priced varieties are made Of imitation
skins which break tear. discOlor and Ia cut
are very Inferior The sizes are untrust-
worthy aud no two pairs prove the same.
For street wear let any woman try the
plan Of buying the first quality for one
season, and She viii find herself tho
gamer in pocket. Medium shades of
color give better wear than very hight or very
dark The first soil quickly "a glove never
looks 50 well after it has been cieanedl and
the dark tints show every break, however
small. and rub. Have several pairs OF gloves
on hand at one time I'm tins way an appro
pirate pair will be forthcoming for varying o.
casions, and each will prove saving to the
other. Let one pair he of heavy quality suit
able for shopping and for rainy-day excur-
sions Nothing Is more detrimental 10 gloves
than grasping an umbrella IN % moist stmos-
pherc
by the way. make sure that your wardrobe
includes % storm dress of some wooden fabric,
dark in color without fulls or trimmings.
perfectly ;rm and neat such possession
will help more than anything else 10 prese we
toa handsOmer toilet It's pristine freshness.
40 Gown can successfully Withstand a drrnch-
ing I'm the matter of Undertaking Tor
steady wear. ornamentation Of Hamburg
edging or any sort of embroidery will last
much longer than that OF lace.-New York
sun.