The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-19
FOR 0UT.OF.DO0R WEAR
THE GIRL WHO PLAYS GOLF AND
TENNIS MUST HEED THE STYLES.
Special Costumes Also for the One
who Travels by Water or by
Automobile.
correspondence of the indianapolis. Journal

Correspondence of the indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK, June 17.-Fashions for the
outdoor girl and woman change somewhat
less from year to year than do those for
the hours OF indoor life and pleasures,
but 1T Is. nevertheless, important that
such change as does come about should
be understood and considered. 1t has been
truly and wisely said that the greater the
enthusiasm for sport the less the care
given TO the toilet, that the player who
plays for the games sake cares little
about the latest cut Of skirt or style of
sweater, that 1t is she who finds in the
inks and the tennis court an opportunity
for Irritation and for playing the game OF
hearts. who sits out the sets and who
saunters over the course, who is partic-
ular as to the latest details, who studies
picturesque effect. But, while this Is in
a great measure true, good taste demands
appropriate costumes and there are always
some points worthy the consideration OF
the champion herself. That enthusiastic
individual may not be disturbed by the
fact that her shirtwaist is not the latest
or her skirt not cut the newest model, but
she Is not a true woman If she fails to take
pleasure in making a tasteful appearance
and in being sufficiently well dressed.
The woman who goes in. for outdoor life
for the love OF 1t makes little distinction
between the gowns to be worn while
welding the clubs and those for the tennis
court or for the tramps in which she is
sure TO delight. 1t Is only that other
player. who aims at conQuests OF a differ
golf. one for this and one for that. The
tailor who Is known here in Gotham as
catering to more genuine sportswomen
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responsible for the statement that sim
plicity IL the rule. that his best custom
ers demand severity with perfect cut and
smartest players have costumes made en-
suite and use sweaters when the coats
are not wanted and are too
cool. Up In the mountains, where these
sports flourish most. cool mornings and
cool afternoons are the rule, therefore
sweaters and jackets often are needed
when less lucky folk are suffering with
heat. The costumes designed for that re-
gion are made OF cheviot, homespun and
the like Of light or medium weight and
browns or tans. Black Is having some
vogue but II shows dust and soil too read
lily to suit the tastes of the ardent players.
NoRFoLKs AND ETONS.
The favorite model Is a plain hared skirt.
with either a habit back or a box plat, and
with a Norfolk jacket, but, like all gen.
eralities. this one needs qualifying. and the
jacket for short or stout women must be
OF another sort. The Norfolk is jaunty and
becoming TO the tall and TO the slender; in
deed. to the slender of any height. so they
be well proportioned. but is fatal to the
stout sisterhood. For them the Eton is
best OF all. and. happily, It retains it's place
In spite OF all effort to dislodge it. Beneath
these skirts are worn boomers OF silk or
pongee or OF linen. IL that be preferred, and
no encumbering pettcoats. With them are
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the like made plainly. in tailor style. The
boomers are a comfort and an economy in
one. By doing away with skirts they re-
duce the weight or the clothing and allow
freer movement. and they reduce the laun-
dry bill. The best and most satisfactory
are made OF lightweight soft silk. with a
removable lining. or inner boomers OF fine
batiste that can be renewed at will. Shoes
for golf and for walking are of heavy tan
leather. preferably calf. and are laced high
or low, as preferred, but should have discs
OF rubber on the soles 10 prevent slipping.
The sort with nails are not commended. as
they preclude entering a house until they
are changed, and visits TO the clubhouse are
often most desirable during the time OF
play. For tennis rubber and antelope-skin
soles. with either canvas or leather uppers,
are correct, and these, preferably, are low.
Favorite hats OF actual players are alike
fer men and women and are nothing less
than linen sailors exactly like those worn
by our middies aboard ship. Cool and light
in the extreme. they show no i'll effects
from weather and are altogether a delight
20 wear, while they are becoming 10 by far
the greater number of faces. masculine and
feminine. Straw sailors are seer, and seen
In numbers, as a matter OF coIqse. What
season would be complete without their
perennial smartness2 But those OF linen
are better liked by enthusiastic players and
possess certain advantages that are all
their own. The straw models are low as TO
crown and broad as TO brim, without the
suggestion OF a roll, and are simply
trimmed with bands and fat bows. The
smartest are made OF coarse whole-wheat
Efran Matted QllifQ far huf variations b.,
the score are to be seen The only law that
fairly can be said to exist il the one forbid
ding trimming. for, while one sees wings.
aigrettes and the like now and then. they
are not worn by the women who really
stand for correct style.
Sweaters have become necessary parts OF
the outing wardrobe Numberless woven
ones are shown. but those hand-knit are
held the only fashionable sort and are Gag
srly sought after. White is a favorite. but
nuch red IL seen and IL has the merit OF be-