The Washington times., 1905-09-25

Nothing SO distinctly marks the fact
that women no longer wear the same
gowns for both street and house all the
time as the general presence In all
wardrobes of tea or house dresses. A
few years ago these were considered
luxury. now they are a necessity, not
only pretty and graceful. but restful.
Made OF soft stuffs and only lightly
boned. they enable muscles of the figure
TO relax. as is impossible in a carefully
built frock for the street.
Any woman who has had the slightest
experience in sewing can make one OF
these gowns at home with the aid of
dressmaker. and the cost then will be
found small Two essentials to be borne
IN mind are that the materials shall be
soft and the lines made graceful When
a tight lining is made. as should always
sbe the case-for these frocks are not
lounging gowns-it is fitted separately,
then used as foundation on which the
goods is draped-
Crepe de chine is one of the most sat
isfactory materials for the purpose. for
its clinging qualities adapt it admirably
to graceful folds. Thin silks are nice.
and next TO those are mercerized mus
Inns or cotton crepes, any of which
clean like new. Organdie and Swiss are
also nice: indeed. anything that is fresh
and dainty. IL one is clever at doing
handwork. bands of ii may take the
place OF lace insertion and is far dain-
tier. but those women who cannot do
II will find that the simplest Valen
ciennes lace is pretty. and many times
cording or shirring is trimming enough.
The two latter forms or handling full
ness are the best for these gowns.
which must be flowing In effect
Suitable for Dinner
When deliberately made a gown of
this description is perfectly suitable 10
wear at home TO dinner or TO receive
informal visitors. and French model
on this order made OF Liberty satin
might easily be duplicated In crepe de
chine or thin silk TO cost less and still
be lovely. 1t has a chiffon petticoat
which might be made OF the skirt of
party frock IL the latter were well clean
ed first TO look like new. II has a short
train. The petticoat serves merely as
foundation for a tunic over effect OF
satin, or whatever material Is substitut
ed OF the same color. 1t IS square neck
In front with a draped bodice brought
loosely over the tight lining. and the
material hangs almost 10 the hem In
the front on a dress sloping up over
the sides and then down ,ong enough
almost to cover the train
The over dress gives excellent scope
Tor trimming, although IL figured stun
were used none would be necessary In
the model the edge is heavily embroid-
cred with flowers. a fancy gold braid
being placed below. On a plain ground
lace insets might be put with a fancy
band to correspond on the edge. The
sleeves are elbow length. confined there
with bands to match that on the over
dress. long pointed frills OF the chiffon
coming below. A little bolero of the trim
ming shows only the bands around the
arms In the front. knot OF chiffon Is
brought loosely from the arm-holes to
tie at the bust line at one side OF the
front over the opening.
Simply Made
Much simpler in construction is one
made OF thin silk and lace bands, the
two alternating to form a founce TO
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