Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-14
DAINTY NEcKwEAR.
The styles Which Best necome the
various fStnda OF
Fcmininity.


An unbecoming gown may often be
redeemed and made possible by q
dainty arrangement of fichu. scarf or
tie at the neck. For instance, TO wom-
en- whose complexious have lost their
first youthful freshness, and whose hair
is turning gray, a gray dress is some
lines very trying, giving the wcarer
he effect OF q dry moss clinging to q
tree. We know that look of withered
and dimmed beauty which acceniuates
in a middle-aged countenance the pass
ing Of the years. Yet few women real
lie that the useful gray costume need
not be abandoned, IL only IL be fully
toned down or relieved at the neck and
wrists by a dead-black or soft white
garniture Of lace. or by contrasting
color Of bright ribbon which will de-
lstroy heunfortunatem orotoay OF tint.
Lace is so soft, so beautiful In itself,
and so cnriching in its effect on wom-
ans toilet that It should be utilized In
liberal measure for house gowns and
for all pretty costumes TO be worn at
home. Abundant use of lace and rib
bon will rob any gown Of plainness
and harmonic we'll with any stuff,
however uncostly it may be.
or course, real lace Is treasure for
queens. an heirloom to be handed from
grandmother TO granddaughter thing
o be handled lovingly, cared for judi
ciously and mentioned in ones will.
But no one will hesitate, except on q
gorgeous gown of satin, hrocade OF vel
vet. to wear the really exquisite and
elegant imitation or machlne-made
iaces, which are as inexpensive as they
are dainty These laces answer every
practical purpose, and are despised by
no one who likes TO have a daintily APP
pointed wardrobe.
Linen collars, always smart and
iaunty, are appropriate with shirt
waists and cloth costumes, and carry
with them a certain severity and stiil-
ness. inseparable from their texture
and their laundering. A girl may all
why's safely wear linen az her neck
and so many a woman who is neither
scrawny or sallow. But linen collars
are not quite comfortable always
I there are moments when ono rebels
against their uncompromlsing stiffness
and their military precision OF shape
and TT. Besides this, there are collars
and collars, and the woman who prizes
style will not rashly select collar
simply because Il is cheap or because
il Is like one her neighbor has adopted.
Careful thought may well be given TO
he shape, size and general air Of a
linen collar, aud 10 the tie which ae-
companies IL.
When young woman has a fastidi'
GUS brother or comrade sufficiently I'M
timate TO be allowed IN q friendly way
10 criticise her good points In dress il
Is not at all a bad idea TO ask his adj
vice about the style Of neclSwear sh'
adopts. a man Is not Indifferent &c
he niceties of his sisters or his sweet
hearts toilet, and though his advice d
! often couched in somewhat offhnn,
terms, It is usually worth following
and his suggestions should at least B
considered.
A tall girl with long, swanlil,
neck may wenr to advantage q scar
with a large loose bow. Her short an,
plump friend with q head set low OF
her shoulder must not muflle herself ~
til she seems TO have no neck Il
speak Of. For her the narrowcst banG
or cord is sufficient to mark the lint
where the dress ends.
a gentlewoman never tolerates sollet
or himsy or careless neclSwear.-Harp
. er's Bazaar.