Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

the silk frocks, which are nevertheless de-
lightful. A deep shirring often accom-
plfshes 1t, running far down over the
sleeve tops and fitting the upper p part c OF
gowns are huge. the bodice blouses all
round, and the skirt escapes the ground by
several inches.
These gowns weigh next to nothing. and
are therefore admirably suited to midsum-
mer wear. Their prices vary enormously.
They are largely fashioned Of changeable
silk in blues, browns and greens, the
checked silks, which are SO frequently
trimmed with solid piping. taking other
forms.
For the woman to whom a change Of toi-
let for dinner Is as necessary as the meal
itself dressy costume Is an imperative
need. In all likelihood a woman will meet
her friends at the fair, so she will do wisely
to provide herself with dress which. with
q slight change of accessories. will serve
for both afternoon and evening.
In this particular 1t Is possible to be easily
and quickly suited. Fancy costumes are
much more readily found than severer
styles. Two materials stand out above all
others for the fair dress frock-silk and
yelling
ReadyMade Silks.
A ready-made silk gown in shot and
checked weaves is usually desirable, the
short coats and Etons of these little cos
tunes not always coming out happily. In
correct effect is shown by the jacket the
bottom edge of which reaches the top of
wide SILK girdle attached to the lining. The
trimming of this model is not always the
same, though stitched biases figure to a
large degree. These are in either the gown
material or In a solid silk In one of its
colors the bands often outlining q deep
founce on the skirt and shaping many
novel shoulder effects for the blouse.
TWO shades Of blue on the new royal and
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little frock. whose bright blue headpiece
sports wreath of pale pink roses An
other excellent shop model, OF great dressi-
ness. without corresponding extravaganza
champagne tints. The form Of this gown.
which costs $3.50, Is belted blouse and
slightly trained skirt. Silk braids are eff
fectfve trimmings. with touches Of white
and other color on the front of the blouse,
which may be worn over net or lace waist
on the smartest occasion.
Net and lace waists are not nearly so
dear as they once were. dainty little models
IN both materials selling as low as So and
$6. Many clever woman buys and re-
furnishes them. running narrow velvets
through the stocks and cuffs of one. or
shaping pretty girdle in Powered ribbon
for another.
Short and Light
The costume for sightseeing must be short
in skirt and light in weight. Divided skirts
of black pongee may take the place of more
bulky petticoats. an a ribbon girdle will be
found a practicable and comfortable corset
for most figures. Gray and brown castor
gloves are to be preferred to kid for hard
wear and strap sandals may be included
In the list of shoes to insure the comfort
OF weary feet on the hottest days 1t is
wonderful how this sensible footgear rests
the feet, and the whole body, for that mat
ter. Sandals are much worn In Europe,
and in Paris they cover the bare extremities
of the most elegantly dressed children
As to the bed room neglige, sixty cents
will buy a handkerchief kimona. Gorgeous
squares are sold in the shops at ten cents
apiece, and six are required for the f1utter-
Ing sacque. They are put together in a
new way, with narrow headings between
and ribbons running under the turned-oyer
points at the neck. These smart additions
cost but little more.
Lastly, put down in your notebook one
lightweight umbrella, rubber sandals and
bottle of good cologne water. You will
need them all. MARY DEAN.