The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-06-03
GOIFING TOGS.
Picturesque Features Added by Fashion 70
Costumes for the Links.


While there is not very much need OF varia-
ton In the styles OF golflng togs, the popu-
larity Of the game, leading as il does in out
door sports for women, makes the attempt to
originate new ideas inevitable. The changes
may be 90 slight a. TO need a label to attract
your attention at all, but some little difference
serves TO add interest TO the game as well a.
TO crafty woman's ambition for new clothes.
The golf hat Of the season Ia a sensible i'm
provement on those worn before, as 1t pro-
tects the face to some extent. II is in rough
straw and Of helmet shape. bound on the edge
with velvet and trimmed with a soft scarf
Of silk twisted carefully around the gown.
Then there are the hats OF stitched piQue to
wear with the white golf suits. These are
trimmed with the silk scarf and feather POM
pons. The bamboo hat Is the lightest and
consequently coolest variety. and very pretty
In its light cream tint. One point Of fashion
In hats which must be observed Is the alb
sence Of the stiff long quill SO prominent last
season. This Ia said to be entirely ont Of fash
ion. the silk scarf being quite sufficient, but
where other trimming is desired the pom
pons or a rosette OF ribbon Is the thing.
Fashion has some advantages even in golf
suits, and the outfit at its best is not so becom-
Ing that any woman. however pretty. can az
love the sport for itself alone are inclined TO
be very careless IN their dress. thinking no
their appearance, which is q huge mistake.
The short skirt of last season was the first cause
OF the lack 81 grace In this costume, but the
new edict calls for a length which reaches 10
the top OF the ankles. and is vastly more be-
coming than any skirt an inch shorter Dou;
terial for the golf skirt, and is finished with
stitching, and made. with either a box plat
or an inverted plat in the centre of the back.
Gray. tan and brown are the leading coiors,
and jackets Of bright red or green are worn
Shirt waists in red and pink linen or mer-
cerized pique are a necessary part Of the golf
linen skirts. Some striking color seems to
be necessary 10 a picturesque effect on the
golf links, and while there Is an attempt to
favorites. the green forming no contrast in
red linen shirt waist made with a white collar
o,Shanter is a pretty costume for a Young.
slim girl, while an entire costume Of red linen
worn with a black hat is a striking biz OF color
suits are usually made with a blouse bodice
and a white linen. collar finished With rows
Of stitching and fastened with white pearl
buttons. ~
The ideal golfng suit for a hot day is a white
pique skirt and either a colored or a white
shirt waist worn with a necktie matching the
duck hat and the stockings. As Tor shoes
a good shaped. well-ftted boot Of kid or calf.
skin with low, heels Is the thing. The BULLDOG
a very clumsy anperrance. The reversible
golf cape Is another very necessary item in
this special department Of your wardrobe,
and II Al all times useful for travelling,
The golfing Jacket or vais,coat is double
breasted, fastered with gilt buttons, Is made
OF WOO and woven In a variety Of designs which
n . variety, too. In the coiors, and some n
The Jackets have silk sesvsa