Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-17
FETCHING FASHIONS
Modish Requirements for a
Three Days Jaunt.
READY FOR ANYTHING
A TRAVELLING GOWN MAY DO
DOUBLE DUTY.
Dainty Things for Luncheon Wear
and Evening
Clothes.

IN selecting the HnlShlng touches Tor her
summer wardrobe. the woman who Is to
stay In town for the summer must not
fail to count on her weekend trips. The
little house party which lasts from Friday
or Saturday until Monday morning is no
longer the privilege of the rich hostess
only. Suburbanites as well as occupants
of summer homes are learning to concen-
trate their entertaining on the weekend
function. To gather a few congeniaI people
with perhaps a fiavoring of matchmaking
on the part Of the hostess is the ideal
early summer method of entertaining, espe-
cially If there is colony of bungalows or
inexpensive summer cottages. with the
inevitable club house, tennis court and golf
links. the weekend gathering is a very
simple matter, and guests almost entertain
themselves
However well the hostess may plan the
Individual guest will find that her pleasure
Is marred or heightened by her frocks Per-
maps over dressing Is the bane of the week.
end trip, and no woman who pretends to
be smart will burden herself her hostess
and her hostess servants with an absurd
amount of luggage for the three days stay.
Ii 1t is a simple suburban gathering she
may depend upon it that servants are at a
premium, and that it is requiring all her
hostess diplomacy to retain the services
of her maid of all work; therefore, she will
A French Hamper.
If she must have trunk it will be one
of the light French hampers canvas COW
cred, which are ideal for summer travelling.
If the gathering is to be very informal, a
large telescope of japanese rush and small
handbag will accommodate all the clothes
she needs. The problem of packing can
be met partially in the selection of a tray-
cling gown This should he "a btJye fph
cloth such as mohair, Panama, sicilienne
or tailored taffeta suit. If the guest
knows that her entertainers have at their
command either horses or automobile
she will go prepared for rides. and If she
does not motor ordinarily in town, she will
not need to buy the regulation raiment for
this single trip, as an ordinary dust or
shower coat of waterproof silk will answer
all purposes. If she desires to travel In
somewhat dressy hat, which she can utilize
with her better gown. then she will tuck
into her trunk cap or snug sailor with
an enveloping veil for driving motoring.
IT, on the other hand. she knows that
her host goes in for tennis, golf or other
sports afoot and afield. she will employ for
on the tennis court golf links. This
should clear the ground by several inches
and be of light wool texture.
a sweater will take up little room In the
hamper and will delight ner hostess If the
latter is given to outdoor sports. The new
sweaters follow the general craze for dick
les and vests They show a pronounced
opening at the throat and are supplied with
shields. which may be inserted If the
weather turns cold. to protect the chest
The Norfolk cut seems to be most popular
and frequently the box pleats are simulated
by straps of leather in contrasting shade,
tan on blue and white leather on gray
sweater.
Shirt waists to be worn with this sporting
skirt follow tailored lines and are made
in extremely simple fashion, with the reg
ulaitno shirt sleeve. The girl who likes
mannish attire has her outing waist cut
like outing shirt and fastened in at the
waist line with wide rubber band
Stylish Cuff Links.
The sportiest of cuff links for wear with
such shirt waists show miniature hunting
scenes and sporting paraphernalia In bright
colors under crystal. Otherwise, the link
is apt to be mother-of-pearl to match the
belt buckles which are enjoying such a
vogue
Both leather and heavy washable linen
belts used for field sports. The average
weekend party is extremely informal, and
very little dressing is done during the day.
The only change necessary for luncheon is
In the blouse, and here the fair guest has
an opportunity to display her daintiest of
lingerie waists. II the skirt worn for ten
mis- or golfing Is coarse in texture, for
luncheon and afternoon wear a white mo
hair; taffeta. serge linen skirt may be
substituted with the lingerie waist But
this costume will not serve for dinner
One thing girl on her first weekend trip
must surely take. and that is dinner gown
Not necessarily an elaborate decollete, but
certainly with elbow sleeves and a Dutch
or V-shaped neck. If she knows that she
will be expected to attend some afternoon
function, such reception, she will take
for wear with this low-neck gown a guimpe
or dicky of dainty handwork. which will
transform her dinner gown into a reception
toilet. She will not need to insert half
sleeves. however, the elbow length sleeve
Is considered very smart for summer wear
with the addition Of long silk gloves.
For summer dinner gowns there Is moth
ing prettier than Brussels net. which seems
to be enjoying a remarkable vogue. It
comes plain. dotted and stamped with the
most radiant Of floral patterns. 1t can be
made up with insertions and fiounces of
lace with self-ruchinss. II figured
net Is used. quite frequently the trimming
Is of the plain white net which forms the
foundation or with narrow ribbons of white
or the predominating tone of the flowers.
Made Over Silk or Lawn.
These Brussels net frocks are made UP
over both silk and very fine lawn. If