The Washington times., 1905-11-19
Gowns to Wear
in Afternoons

TN these days when elaboration reigns
i supreme il is not easy TO find =
i model so simple as to be appropriate
for Informal house wear. and set
when achieved II is doubly attractive
In contrast. For receptions. Iuncbeons
and the play an elaborate style OF dress
is obligatory. but at home great comfort
wiz be derived from a simple gown OF
light silk or wolfe. which viii stand any
amount Of wear. but IS of so Inconspicu-
Gus design that the owner viii not tire
OF the gown too readily
There are many varieties OF voiIe and
poDilnet which are ali most expensive
and yet make up charmingiy. A siik
fsown OF some sort is excellent for this
Purpose. as il viii stand any amount
OF wear. and II of a ffgured pattern re-
qnires bat little trimming Chiffons. OF
course, are too perishabIe 10 be thought
OF. Chiffon cloth is soft and pretty and
ls 10 be had IN many fascinating shades
II, however, the gown is intended first
81 All to be an Inexpensive frock. pro-
Fided only 10 save the wear and tear
81, the handsome dresses. then crepe de
chine Is perhaps the best.
II one j. fortunate 10 have z ceen
collar. or rather cape. of irish lace tnen
the making of a simple. Inexpensive
frock causes no difficdity. for all thar -
necessary Is a princess dress. shtrreo or
accordion plated, made with elbow
sleeves. the only trimming being tns
wide lace collar II is wen worth WINE
to procure good imitation collar
provided that real lace is out OF the
question-for this need not be so very
expensive and VIII do service for a num-
Der Of years. Two or more gowns. mace
in this way. might be made up. the
collar TO be worn With either one at xsn.
Old rese or deep crushed strawberry
is once again fashionable shade. WINE
here are numberiess odd shades OF clue
and green which arc effective. while rsl1r-
pie and the different tones OF lavender
are. if becoming. good eoiors Tor con-
slant usage.
The princess is. perhaps, the fayorfte
of this autumn's many popular styles
While the old-fashioned. piain tfgnt nt-
-ted princess Is seen. there are many
different models now IN vogue-drapeo
shirred, plated or gathered about the
waist and hips. Skirts must be exceed
ingly fun, so that the wide shirred band
about the waist makes q pretty model
for gown of soft material. as It keeps
the fullness in the bodice and places II
SO that it can be thrown well back in
the skirt
Despite all that the dressmakers may
urge, silk lining is not obligatory ana
certainly not for the waist As skirts
are so unusually full there Should De =
deep silk fiounce TO the petteoat, ana II
a wire is run through the hem IL VIII
give the desired flare TO the petficoak
and keep it from clinging in about the
feet Even with a princess dress the
skirt lining may be separate. 50 that il
can be worn with more than the one
gown. The pereahne waist lining can pc
carried down below the shirring over
the hips and the skirt. II sufncIentiy run.
viii then fit just as well over the sllx
petticoat
A transparent lace yoke makes u gown
at once smarter than when the rnaterral
IS carried right up TO the throat. me
yoke need not be large. but a wide.
round, white lace yoke finishes most at
tractively a rather plain cashmere or
crepe de Chine frock Elbow sleeves ara
now worn altogether for street wear.