Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05

What to wear at ythe play Is now mat ter of such serious import as to necessitate gowns and wraps designed especially for the occasion. No matter how elaborate the gowns worn on the stage may be, they are always rivalled-we will not say excelled-by those worn by the audience. To the new sys- tems of lighting the theatres may be attrib- uted one reason for the elaborate style of dress that Is fashionable, but after all, in these days, the cut of dress Is science, and science well studied, 50 that there must needs be the correct fashion for each and every occasion.
 Hats at the theatre have long since been vetoed, but not until Dame Fashions strong arm was enlisted In behalf of the long sui fering public and incidentally the suffering managers, did the custom of going without hat to the theatre become universal. NOW every woman is bareheaded, and even though she is obliged to hold her hat m her lap at serious inconvenience to herself and her headgear, she feels that she is following a fashion, not rule, and is, perforce, content. In the boxes women wear hats-hats as large as can be designed, on the picture order, with drooping plumes and curling brims. The background afforded blythe box makes these hats very enective, and the wearers thereof do not inconvenience any but their imme- diate friends so that when one is shown as theatre hat an edifce of g0odly propor- tions 1t isenot, after all, so incongruous as one might believe.
 New Themter Bonnet.
 This season an attempt is being made to introduce go-called theatre bonnet, which is style of headgear between hair orna- ment and q small turban or bonnet. It Is on the plan of the turban worn in the time of Josephine, and is oftfimes marvellous combination of tulle, spangled and jewelied and with touches of velvet, or if may be com- posed of velvet with tulle and ornaments. Smart bows of tulle or velvet on the Asa tian bow order are also exhibited for theatre hats" and are most becoming, though scarce Iy adapted to the purpose for which they were intended. They wiil however, be In great demand with the smart velvet and light cloth gowns and for restaurant dining, where 1t Is now considered smart and appro- priate to be gowned as though at garden party or open air Horse Show.
 It is by no means an easy task, even with the help of unlimited means, to plan win ter wardrobe this season, for there are 50 many different entertainments for which a special gown is considered necessary. Each and everyone of these gowns Is so Httrac- tive that it is next to impossible to decide what to select, so that it takes clear head and good Judgment to be correctly and be- comingIy gowned.
 Light colors are universally popular for young and old, and are worn for every occasion except on the street. Both light and heavy materials are fashionable, and H l&nL OF WnlLe Clotn gown IS considered quite as appropriate for the theatre as the gown of crepe de Chine, yelling, chif- fon, Sappho satin, chiffon velvet or any one of the many fabrics that have received the stamp of fashion S approval.
 Soft, PIiab1e Draperies.
 Rather severe in some of its outlines is one fayorite model for white cloth thea ire gown, but the lines are wonderfully softened by the trimmings of lace and em- bnoidery, which are marveliously appliqued on the cloth. The faounced skirt is close fitting, even the hoHnces being scant, and the lines of the figure are more defined than has been fashionable for sometime but the lace trimmed bo1ero softens any too harsh effects. The cloth of which the cos tune is composed of the softest, most pIiable description, so that woman who has good figure cannot choose more becoming gown.
 Indescribably graceful and attractive are the marvellous tcreatlons''-never was there a descriptive term more truthfully applied of chiffon and lace, lace and silk or satin, or some of the many new fabrics made up into