Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Children Now
Wear Dainty Negiges

Negliges are considered quite inn
portant feature of the children's ward
robe nowadays, judging from the array of
these dainty garments seen in the stores.
The old time wrapper and dressing sacque
would seem to be decidedly out of date,
for nothing but the prettiest of materials
and the fullest of models are to be seen
among these exhibitions.
Even the little tot not day over six is
provided with really elaborate gowns, the
like of which, perhaps her mother would
not have aspired to decade ago. A little
empire model, made of finest rose cash
mere, lined with heavy ivory satin and
hung in soft folds from a short yoke the
latter entirely hidden by a collar of the
cashmere in shawl shape, may be beauti-
fully embroidered and crossed a little to
the left, where it is held down with
rosette of pink ribbon from which de-
pend long streamers. Puff sleeves, quite
short complete this exquisite little gar
ment. 1t might have been coat but that
the sleeves were too short altogether,
while the large shawl collar contradicted
its being a dress. Still, few can imagine
it being empire kimono.
A low-necked neglige for girl OF SIX
teen would be especially lovely II made OF
ivory albatross. cut square in the neck
and closed Russian fashion on the LETT
side, a band filet lace picked out with
pink floss following the line of the neck
and the closing. The fullness comes from
gathers back and front, which in the back
are held down with rows of shirring, broad
pink ribbon starting from here, under ro-
Settes pass around to the front and loosely
confne the fulness there. Large bell
sleeves edged with insertion and a frill of
lace are surmounted by epaulette capes
trimmed to match, and altogether 1t VIII
be one of the most tempting of robes
China and messaline silks are largely
used in the shorter negliges, some being
accordion pleated from yoke made of
pretty ribbon and lace sewn together al
ternately, and long full angel sleeves:
others were tucked to an embroidered
yoke. bands of exquisite lace forming the
connection and giving an empire effect.
The sleeves elbow length. taken into
lace band and finished with lace ruff1es.
Not SO expensive, but equally dainty, are
the negliges of fine dotted Swiss, batiste,
looking fine and glossy as silk. EN-
broidered lawns are pretty, with ribbon in
dainty colorings.
These however. are quite beyond the
average purse when it comes to the pur-
chase of a dressing gown but the models
are not beyond the amateur sewer, and
there quite a number of inexpensive
materials from which very dainty neg
chalies and those lightweight materials
that come with a floral border would be
admirable, and so would dotted Swiss and
other cotton goods of it's kind.
Ribbons are very cheap just now, so
that one could afford to be liberal with
these, and really pretty, futtering ribbons
are by far the most coveted part. Lace
can cost just as little or as much as one
chooses but tuckS, handwork and ribbons
will be the better choice if the lace must
be very cheap Dainty lace and embroid-
cry medallions cost very little and, edged
with a narrow insertion a lace frill,
make quite a good showing when applied.
And So the suggestion Of making one of
these pretty garments Christmas gift
might appeal to mothers with young
daughters, while a gift would surely be
received with quite as much pleasure and
perhaps more surprise from some one out
side of the family.
1t would be one of the unusual presents
and would undoubtedly be appreciated far
more than any other article of wearing
apparel for, after ALL we really do like
to choose our own waists. gloves and other
commodities that come to Oftentimes in
the name of Christmas presents.