The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-09

With the shops fairly overlooking with
Bargains. this IS distinctly the time for
a woman to get as many Of the things
that she needs for spring and summer
wear as her purse viii permit but in
order TO buy intelligently she must have
some idea of what the coming styles
are that she may not run short of ma
tefial. or have over much. This is an
excellent season TO have gowns made.
for the matter of that, as the winter
rush is over among the dressma kers
and the spring not yet begun There
fore dressmakers have time enough TO
put into work and the results are emf
nentl.. satisfactory On the other hand.
II a woman cannot afford to both buy
and have her materials made UP in a
short time, ii is still economy 10 buy
and lay them away until they are
needed
II it is q cloth gown that is desired
the part OF wisdom suggests those of an
open weave such as wolfe, canvas, or
the like They will be much worn
through the spring, and some new eff
fects are shown in tiny plaids and dull
flowers which are charming
Cloth Gown.
No model could be prettier for such a
dress than that designed by I.aferliere.
OF Paris, and made in tar broadcloth for
the late winter. 1t is one especially
adapted TO Il stout woman who cannot
wear the full skirts which will remain
in vogue. Fer her there should be little
ful.ness at the waist. bit the effect is
gained BY the fiat, narrow circular ruff
fies just about the knee and the foot.
Those are set on in groups of three,
separated by the fron5 breadth to leave
plain panel. Tie hip jacket IS finished
With three ruffles at the edge, put on so
that they lie fiat
The body of the jacket fits tightly in
The back; IL front it is double breasted
ind bioused. being brought into a braid
cd belt The front of the jacket below
the bust line is cut Gown in straps half
an inch wide, every other strap being
cut off, and underneath ii is placed silk
OF the same color the straps being laced
across with q fine self soiored cord;
the effect is d treIlis over silk. The
sleeves are plain. except that they bell
al The wrists where they arr finished
with a group of ruffies. These. it must
be remembered. have little fulIness. be-
ing scarcely more than bias straps.
Such a gown would not cost more than
$50 if made al home. and is the best
possible style
Stirring VIII remain much in favor.
and another kind of trimming that
should rejoice the soul of woman with
limited purse is ruchin2 made of the
same material rs the gown. This is ex-
tremcly effective, and equally economi-
cal, as no lace or other trimming need
be used with 1t. II is capable of being
handled in many ways. as straight
around in circles. looped. or pointed.
Reception Dress.
It is the decoration for another model
Paris gown Of taffeta, which would
make a charming reception dress for
this season and be OF infinite service
during the summer. 1t, too. has a panel
front outlined by single band of the
ruching. which continues all the way
around the skirt in q deep scaiiop effect.
reaching from just above the hem al
most TO the knees. A band also goes
straight round the aem.
The scaliop scheme is carried out in
shirrings beginning at the belt and
graduating just below the knees, making
fiye sets in ali. separated BY graduated
sTace. This holds the fullness firm over
the hips
The waist has 5loused front with a
wide draped SILK fichu. 1t is edged witl,
rnching. and draped deep over tae