Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
THE SMARTEST TOUCH.
Is to Have Waist to Match Coat and
Skirt.

A white waist is generally considered
correct with a cloth suit Just as long as the
weather permits OF so thin a bodice but Mt
the same time a silk or cloth waist of tho
color OF the skirt is bound to look somewhat
smarter. and is. besides, far more economf-
cal In the long run. In purchasing the ma-
terfal for a cloth suit it Is an easy matter
to get an extra two or three yards for the
waist. even II 1t is not to be madr up by
the tailor, while II the suit is ordered Ji-
rectly from the tailor he can always match
his material and procure an extra allowance
for the bodice.
The one-piece dress is still popular. but IN
cloth princess gown is too hot To hc worn
day in. day out, so that unless there can be-
more than one walking suit provided r sep
arate waist and skirt is the better invest
ment.
Then. too. a walking suit is always short
and princess gown Is generally more
graceful with a long train. save OF course
made up in some fine material as lace Or
muslin.
Simple models are best in clcth for there
must be as few folds and plaits of the ma
terial possible. The surplice effect. IL
made to fit perfectly, is good, as the cloth
simply crosses over front and back. leaving
a little V-shaped opening for the lace yoke.
The cloth may be bordered with narrow
bands of passementerie or embroidery. For
an essentially simple style of dress Il long
Sleeved waist Is Infinitely more appropriate
and far more comfortable than the elbow
sleeve. Long kid gloves are singulariy ont
of keeping with a rough cheviot walking
suit. and then, also. long gloves worn dat
~ are considerable item upon the expense
list
For house gowns and all elaborate GOWNS
short sleeves, being fashionable now, look
very smart and will be worn through the
coming winter at any rate, but already
they are not nearly so popular for the morn
ing was the case a few months ago. 81
A fine quality of broadcloth can toe mace
up over thin silk or even cotton lining viii
not be uncomfortably heavy even for Tie
house, but there are few of the rough
cloths that make satisfactory waists.
If a heavy cloth is chosen--and many OF
the rough mixed goods are excellent for this
time of year-a waist of silk or chiffon
cloth trimmed with straps OF the material
is always attractive and most useful. A
chiffon body is pretty. but too light and per
iShable for wear with anything but the fin
est cloth. There are. as usual, numbcrlesS
silks displayed this season which are adver-
tised as quite new. Generally these silks are
well-known qualities that have been re
chrstened and made fashionable once more.
AS a rule the satin-finished, soft silk wears
better than the stiff. dull-finshed taffeta.
1t Is said that plaid silk waists are Ia be
unusually fashionable this winter, and there
are numberless attractive plads to be seen.
but only the less conspicuous patterns are
in favor, these being used to brighten up
dull cloth or cheviot suit For waiS, that
must be constantly worn plain colors are
best, but for change bright plaid or Zig
ured silk is attractive.
At this time of year red is always ia
vorite shade and is now fashionable in all
possible tones from bright red to a deep
wine color This last is to be one of the
most fashionable shades for the coming
winter.