Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-09-02
The Modern Steamer 6oWn-TrIm, Neat
and smart-What Not e wear.

and smart-What Not e wear.
Never has the Importance Of a suita-
bic and comfor' able steamer outfit been
50 forcibly borae in upon me, and new
er have | witnessed the display Of such
lack Of judgment IN selecting il, as
among the inexperienced Of my sister
voyagers on my last weeks trip across
the Atlantic.
II you have not yet encountered the
atmospheric conditions imposed by
ocean travel and contemplate a trip
Europeward, pray profit by her mis-
taxes.
In those times, when there is such an
embarrassment Of riches in materials
and models for all climates, all condi-
tons, all modes Of life, to be unsuita-
bly, dressed a. sea Is more than q mis-
demeaner-it should rank as crime. Alb
sence Of dress allowance cannot be Of
fered as an excuse, for simplicity is
within the reach Of all.
1t is Of course, usual for women TO
wear pretty land costumes of more or
less f~anclfulness when BOARDING the
steamer, but do not think o. wearing a
long gown after the first meal, with
rufles and founces for the wind to blow
about, gather dampness and discolora-
ton about the home, and experience
the modification Of appearing in wee.
begone attire, made conspicuous by the
trim costume of the u~p-tO-date girl ac-
customed to travel.
Neither lie it necessary to choose a
gown suitable only for shipboard wear,
for, though sailor touches are some
times seen, anything beyond just a hint
at sailor costuming Is not good form in
these days when travel has become too
every day an event to be treated too
consciously.
1t is quite possible, by the exercise of
good judgment, to compromise and
avoid both mistakes. Skirts that act
ually clear the ground by at least two
inches all around are without doubt the
most servicable for shipboard wear, and
made by a good tailor, of suitable quail
ity Of sorge, homespun, or preferably
Gravonette, which the salt-laden air
does not affect, III be put in excellent
condition after the voyage by a tailors
pressing, and become your most impor-
tant wardrobe item, and suitable for
more frequent wear than all your other.
frocks put together.
While all forms Of jackets found with
the severe walking suit are appropriate
for the ocean trip, the loosely fitting
Norfolk jacket with its easy comforta-
BILE asrect, is much affected for sea
wear.
But do not be deluded into thinking
that, because your jacket is loose any
sort of corset will do at sea, for never
the up-to-date stunning figure, given
by the @, B. a la spirit corset more no
than when a woman is walk
ing on deck buffeted by q stiff sea wind
Simple tailor-made shirt waists in
heavy mercerized cotton, flannel, and
the servicssble Mahair Secillian which
comes in various colorings and styles
are used, and linen collars commend
themselves, because of their spruce
freshness.
Any style Of tailor hat, provided it is
small OF of medium size and adorned
with severe close trimming may be Sc
With your golf cape, natty Forsythe
a thick loose veil for blustery
days, and a pretty waist of peau de
crope, which in white or cream bears
washing, for dinner wear or concert
you will not only be comfortably
equipped, but always present a trim,
neat, smart appearance.
MARIAN HARNE.