Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-02
TRAVELLING GOWNS,
A woman's Outfit Tor a Fortnight Stay at the
Worlds Fair.
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For the Sunday Gazette.
The majority of women who contem-
plate going 10 the Chicago Exposition
are ,e1pericnchl 0nvclrN From one
TO Eve days will be consumed 10y large
proportion on route TO Chicago
OF the railroad accommodations thlther
Of their crowded housing on arrival,
of the magnificent distances OF the
Windy City--its Cuprcous climate, Hnd
It's tenacious coal soOt-they have little
or no knowledge; and IL does not occur
To them that these things viii affect
their wardrobe needs as they prepare
for the journey
HOW MANY GOWNS,
AS little baggage as possible" Is the
motto of the western traveller
Two gowns are sufficient for u visit OF
two or four weeks nt any season. but
be- sure that these two are OF good wear
and tear materials fresh, becoming aud
well MAIZE Happily prevailing styles
may be adjusted TO all types Of women.
TRAVELLING DRESSES
The best travelling dress for cool
weather for old or young IA lightweight
storm serge OF some becoming neutral
tiut-blaCk, brown, green or navy blue.
For midsummer black surah silk will
be- found the best dress. II sheds the
dust, does not Crumplc, shakes out fresh
aud clean. wears WELL and IN always
prescntablc, ana with q variety OF neck
wear will serve for all occasions. For
elderly ladies' Il ~ particularly suitable.
lAght-weight Scotch twecds and the
wool stulis shown this spring In 10 many
pretty weuyings will make stylish and
servicCable utility suits
Make the skirt of the travelling gown,
whatever the material, short, with a
fulness Of four or seven yards. The wool
gown can have, II You Ike, II tailor made
bodice, and also u mOdi8h round waist
frightened by silk sleeves aud bunuut
vest of contrasting color, which will give
a dressy aud easy change " one chNuce
TO be Invited 10 tea or wishes TO drop
into u theatre.
II you have but one bodice you can
keep IL fresh by wearing u silk shirt
waist of corresponding or contrasting
color on the train, aud this Will prove
hundy TO slip on for breakfast There
never was n more economical or effec-
tive adjunct. Then the shirt waists are
now 10 be had ready made az the shops
In wash silks or cotton fabrics of artis-
tic designs aud colors, and nc prices
ranging from S1.75 TO $3.50 for cotton,
and 81 TO 81 IN silk.
A MODERN TRAVELLING AND
GENERAL. WEAR SUIT.
A good travelling and general utility
suit can be made on this plan; The
stuff a black CLOTH the fun gored skirt
unlined. seven rows OF black satin pip
ing circles the skirt 10 the knee. A black
satin shirt waist with boullOnt sleeves
aud girdle OF jet completes the gown
A triple black cloth cape, each cape
piped with satin, and q high frill
Of satin ribbon at the neck, gives the
desired street effect.
Made w In blue, cool green. tan, or
gray, this would be as effective aud
stylish an outfit as could bee desired
Many eschew black IN travelling because
II ex0cts too much brushing.
THE CAPE THE PREFERRED
WRAP.
A violating tailor jacket Is always
In taste. Cloth capes however, are
muoA newer Imported cotton gowns
for spring and summer wear have triple
cnpes, emphasizing the extent TO which
this style of wrap will be worn.
The most chic and becoming are the
triple capes made of broadcloth Tau
ana black are the most adaptable col
ors, They are uulincd and the raw
cdgos are ungamiahcd. The high Henri
DeuN collar "a fastened with Il silver or
onyx clasp, or q knot Of ribbon.
80 easily h. q cape slipped on and OF
that it will be found the acme of con-
veniencc, especially In passing M and
out of the fair buildings where there is
liability To draughts.
A long travelling wrap, unless you
already possess one, Is quite dispense.
BILE. it Is cumbersome In drawing
room car and capable OF being burden.
some IN the streets, besides compara-
lively few women wear it gracefully.
"A gossNmer Is a wise provision Time
VIII be too precious to sacrifice TO n-
clement weather,
HEAD GEAR
Put your best efforts in your head
gear One hat OF hOnuet IN GOOD Atyle
and NJ touch with the travelling gown.
Viii simplify matters and moet an fe-
Quirements Let Il he of straw. medium
slso, ana cschew feathers and al fragile
garniture. Ribbons and flowers are
preferable 20 lace AMI pluules. Never
wear feathers travelling. The rieht
lat 70 be worn with the black travel.
mug dresS described il a stir straw sail.
or F0sten a narrow band Of green vel.
yct IN Trout by a bunch Of Parma NO
le1s embedded In violet leaves and let
cluster ~ tie sRmc blossoms fan from
upder the rim in the hack.
GLOVES.
pair of walking gloyes-a four button
dog skin Of dark tan or red.-is inbispense.
bie SIX gloves for midsnmmsr. ~ n
ne hands nersnire, will add to comfort
ION iorgcg To bring an extra pair-lirhi
suede, for example. Don't trust tae
much 70 buying extras when Won IN
.lvn. lon may not need he snedes
gat = wen 70 have them on hand for
TIE theatre, etc. 'Nf
SHOES.
ope pair q good walking shoes thor.
io nsn'S g9qu9inted with She hills or hol.
~ Tvs ~ we 1901 VIII sutlice, with q pair
" taN 90 russeJ Oxford ties esn,.c,silt
y one goes late M Inne. Rlssnf 49,. ~.