The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-07
Economical Dressing.
New York Post.

In these days. when the changes of fash
rically opposed to those preceding what is
latest, economy suggests the purchase of
few very handsome rather than many ar
ticles of dress. and also the exercise of con-
siderable ingenuity in adapting these gowns
effectively to special and varied occasions
/ wish to give few practical suggestions
to women whose positions i'm life, even if
they are not wealthy. obige them to be
well gowned. In the first place, make ii a
rule to invariably be well supplied with the
best of gloves. boots and at least one hand
some dress bonnet, which, in these days Of
wonderfully reasonable shapes and garni-
lures, need not be at all eNtravagent AL
ways have a fresh pair of black or dark
gloves To save the wear of your lighter
ones. and take special care of both I'm re-
moving them. Never roll them up: always
pull them into shape while warm from the
hands. A rich black silk. satin or brocaded
gown OF small design. StyliShly made. Is "A
background for endless changes in dress.
Creamy lace caught here and there with
pretty jeweled lace pins. little velvet bolero
Jackets. stamped and wro Sht with silk or
beads and spangles; fanciful collars OF col
ored velvet. with lace jet chiffon trim
mingS: pair of deep lace cuffs. with a
bertha to match: a iichu of black point
desprit. with ruffies of the same caught
here and there with cherry satin ribbons:
graceful braces formed of Persian passe-
menterie. with Il girdle corresponding
pretty garniture of beads and embroidery
in the form of yokes; sQuarenecked plast-
ronS. Breton bretelleS, banded across the
front full neck ruches of lisse. mousselaine
de sole. or net, with wrist frills TO match
with all these and many more charming
CONNECTIONS a plain dark or black gown is
multiplied constantly as well as trans
formed.
The shop windows are already aglow with
not only spring temptations in the way of
light woods innumerable. and fancy silks
galore. but the most Summer-like diaphan-
Gus gauges. muslins. and tulles that one
must go inside where II is comfortably
warm 10 even look at without a chill. And
now comes also the inevitable mark-down
sales. and here the greatest discretion is
needed. As n rule deliberate choice and
bargain sales have very little in common
One makes ones bed mean here ward
robe-recklessly. and then come the newt
able consequences. There are wise. clever
shoppers many of them women of wealth.
who plan TO wait each season for these
sales. They are aware by past experience
that many elegant trimmings. fabrics.
wraps, etc. are at this time sold very often
for half their original price because the
heads of various departments are aware
that by another season these garments or
materials will be wholly out of fashion or
request. and Will then go for song, and
they are thus sold for far less than they
cost the merchant. But great discrimina-
ton is needed and this countless women
lack At sight of some pretty bargain.
away goes all prudence. ard money la a
moment of impulse IL expended for some
hing that is not needed and in the end may
never De used. An experienced buyer knows
the standard value of Velvcts. cloth. tweed.
lightweight woods. laceS, paSSementerieS,
tic If she perccives that the importers or
merchants rra giving their customers the
benefit of sale of valuable fabrics likely
for some reason in the near future TO lose
their present value, or If they wish tbs
room they are occupying for more season s,c,tc
| takes the benefit OF this passing opportu-
] nitv But the happy hunting ground OF the