The Washington times., 1902-07-06
BOnnetS, Hats, and Caps,
pUrUSOIS, Sandals, and
Shoes Now Part Of The
Wardrobe Of the Bathing
Girl = How and When
They Are Worn 10 Make
Them The Most Effective.

Them The Most Effective.
objections even to this style, for per.
haps one woman in. hundred can tie q
handkerchief square prettily. Therefore
the best solution of this difficulty is to
have ones dressmaker or miIliner ar.
range the silk In becoming little cap
which may be slipped over the rubber
covering and has the appearance Of be-
ing freshly knotted each time. Fre-
quently the corners of the bandanna are
wired to stand IN IN aggressive little
tabs, and If few stray ringlets are per.
mitted to stray from their fastenings
and lend softness to the face. the cap
will be found to become one much bet
ter than it otherwise would.
Scarlet Favorite.
Such cap must always either match
the bathing suit or present an artistic
contrast. Scarlet Is still a favorito
color and this looks well with almost
any costume, while the vivid hue II
especially attractive in the water.
Sunbonnets made Of silk and rubber
lined are pleasing change. These are
rot TOO long DIT the sides but come well
over the face shielding the eyes from
the glare on the water and serving as .
protection from the suns burning rays.
In footwear there Is nothing absolutely
new, though sandals this season are
prettier than ever before. White In
the popular color and the broad silk
or canvas ribbons lace up almost to the
knee.
Sandals Without Hose.
Some young women are bold enough
match their bathing suits but without
stockings of any kind. While the idea
is sensible from the swimmers point Of
view, for certainly both shoes and stock
ings hinder ones movements in the
water, it is not fashion which recon-
mends itself for use in public.
The girl who likes a good swim ard
prefers wearing sensible costume must
enjoy the sport where spectators are
few.
Sas1es Instead of Belts.
Sashes are worn to the exclusion OF
belts. The reason for this is not due to
the changing fads of fashion. but to the
practical one Of comfort. A soft twist
of silk is not SO confning about the
waist as stiff narrow belt. Besides
sashes are much prettier than any other
style OF finish. They are folded softly
about the waist, brought to the left side
ct the front and there tied in gay
knot with flowing ends. Unless the silk
is of a figured pattern then the sash
streamers are invariably trimmed in
some fashion. A few young women have
chosen to have their sashes fringed at
the ends, while others like them simply
cut across cornerwise.
The Tam o'Shanter.
Tam oShanters are always good style
for any kind of sports and have noticed
in the shops a very effective variety de-
signed especially for bathing purposes.
One which was intended to be worn with
a white costume was Of bright scarlet.
soft and shaggy as bit OF Scotch
thistle The pompon OH top was much
larger than those ordinarily seen and
gave the Tam" in question decidedly
chic appearance. On some fair head
such a covering would look altogether
fetching and lovely.
Some All White.
In regard to white bath suits, while
they are not so modish as the black or
blue. some very charming samples In
all white are seen. AS II the cleaning
purity Of the color were insufficient to
make the wearers conspicuous on the
beach. there is fancy fer trimming
these suits in scarlet or bright green.
The girl who battles in the surf will
certainly not consider her costume COM
plete without a long robe which she Will
throw over her wet suit as she comes
out of the water. Turkish toweling IS
the most practical material for robes
OF this Kind. though very pretty ones
made of flannel are offered in the shops