Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-15
GOWNS FOR SULTRY DAYS.
fashionable Fabrics for Wear During the
Summer Season.
Pop, Srity OF the Shirt waist-variety in
Eton Jackets-How Girls Can Look
Dainty and Cool During Summer.

To those who have a plethoric treasury the
question Of what to wear is not SO hard to solve.
but to the less fortunate, who are obliged to
consult a committee on ways and means before
investing in anything, the solution to this
problem involves more than mere interest.
This season. however. the shops display such q
bewildering assortment Of exquisite fabrics at
very moderate prices that even the limited
| in means can rejoice in the possession of one or
more frocks to help out last summers supply.
Dame Fashion deserves TO be congratulated
| on the introduction Of the shirt waist. In
every color and material they appear in shop
windows and the street, some deliberately
| trimmed with ruffles and lace, others more
| simple, but neat and pretty under any Cir
cumstances, especially IL worn with a dark
| blue skirt and Elton jacket.
The blouse waist, too, which has so long been
monoplized by the small boy in his first pants
and cute little ''Etons." has been adopted by
the "grownups" and will rival in popularity its
more staid neighbor.
The Eton jacket ard the material and style in
which 1t Is made vary almost greatly as the
people who wear it. The most popular are
those Of flannel, serge or similar material. with
round or square-ponted front and finished
with silk braid, passamenterie or edged with
silk balls.
They are even seen in chambray. bingham or
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with dainty ruffle Of same material lace white
Dali trimming,or In any way fancy dictates. To
attain medieval effect it is quite proper to
slash the jacket to point In the back and also
the half sleeves.
VARIETY IN SUMNER GOODS.
There is such infinite variety in the materials
displayed for summer wear that it is difficult to
make choice, and often the temptation to
possess gown Of soft coloring and fine texture
especially suggestive Of cool comfort is SO ire
sistible that it ia purchased at the sacrifice Of
some real necessity.
One is tempted to grow enthusiastic over the
exquisite organdies, which are shown in such
delicate shades and effective designs Their
cobweby fneness seems particularly adapted to
the prevailing 1880 styles, falling gracefully into
the fullness Of the modish skirt, and their
howery ground effects lending quhintness to
surpliee folds and baby waists which is most
charming.
There is hardly point to be considered in
the selection OF q summers wardrobe more i'm
portant than that OF "washability." SO often.
from lack Of judgment. q favorite dress, and
one that might have been utilized the second
season, has to be cast aside for this very
reason.
Among those which can be especially recon-
mended for this good quaiity-and import
ant one IL dress Is to be worn freQuently-is
chambray. The light blues and pinks are gen.
orally most becoming, and when trimmed with
Hamburg or torchon lace are exceedingly
pretty.
Another Of the favorites IL pineapple
fabric, which comes at 1917 cents Q yard. and
when made into a. full skirt and baby waist,
with gathered belt, is the daintiest OF costumes.
Linon dIndie also wears we'll and washes
beautifully. 1t Ia little expensive at first, but
lasts season after season, proving economical
In the end If that point is obliged to be con-
sidered.
Just here would mention gingham have
never been partial to it for very sultry weather.
1t Is generally close and warm, unless Of q very
fine quality, and the same amount Of money
spent on thinner fabrics brings more comfort
when the sun is at full heating power.
Saline is pretty and much liked by come peo-
pie. but 1t Is apt to become stringy with con-
slant wearing and often absolutely dowdy.
CHINA BLK.
A particular blessing to the busy woman
whose duties often oblige her to brave the mid
day sun ID China silk. Clad in this SOFT cool
material heat and discomfort may be defied
and much weariness saved by the light weight
Of the costume. OF course it Is more expensive
than an ordinary summer dress, but it does not
crush and wrinkle. as is the case with cheaper
goods Too much cannot be said in praise of its
good qualities, for it certainly possesses
''baker's dozen" OF them.
A great factor in the enjoyment Of living Is
to be comfortably dressed. especially during the
sultry days, and this can be accomplished with
the almost endless variety OF goods from which
the shopper can choose at a very small expense,
while the picturesque styles now predomnating
ought to bring joy to the heart of every girl
who can wear with grace the old time but
charming costumes OF her ancestors.