Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
BALLooN1Na AND MOTORING.
Attire Demanded for the Comfort OF
All Occasions.


institution In Paris and vicinity that the
ladies, who are even more enthusiastic de-
voices of the sport than their husbands,
are selecting dresses specially adapted for
balloon ascents. Light weight clothing is
a necessity because, of course, the balloon
must carry as little weight as possible
Then short skirt of ordinary walking
length should be donned for various rea-
sons. One of these is that it is more con-
yenient in the car; another that it Is more
easy to get into the basket and out Of it
in a short skirt than a long one, and,
again, should the car alight on the top of
tree. as one of the balloons did the other
day. the short skirt will be convenient for
the descent.
The place at which the balloon descends
cannot always be controlled and walk
of more or less length may be a necessity
at the end Of a trip. The balloon may
come down in a ploughed field, or IN the
middle of morass. under which circum-
stances the short skirts invaluable, and in
prospect of such contretemps as these a
pair of stout shoes or boots will be found
desirable.
AS to headgear, an ordinary toque or
cap Is the best kind to wear, though there
is no real reason except that of suitability,
why a. larger hat should not be chosen.
No form of google is necessary, because
there Is no wind to contend with, since the
balloon Is travelling with the wind, and sthe
atmosphere feels exquisiteiy calm and STILL
None Of the drawbackss of motoring is
present in a balloon expedition. There is
no dust and no grit to contend against.
1t -, just as well to provide a wrap in
case It should be cold. though this does not
essentially apply to the daytime trip. for
one may quite reasonably ascend high into
the air In the habiliments that one. would
wear in the street. The coat might be a
short pea jacket three-quarter length
Inverness, though the former sleeved gar
ment would be more suitable and COM
Portable for the purpose than a cloak.
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The question Of bathing attire has also
assumed the utmost Importance during the
last few years. The enthusiastic swimmer
usually insists upon the neat. close-fitting
costume Of navy-blue stockinet trimmed
without supplementary tunic, but for
those who keep near the shore, and are
consequently more in evidence, a more
habille garment is necessary Alpaca, thin
serge or French flannel are the favorite
materials, and are trimmed with white
piQue, bands Of spotted washing silk and
white or colored braid. >,
A very pretty scheme is suggested by a
bathing dress of white alpaca adorned with
pale blue washing silk spotted with white,
a knotted sash and ''marmotte" of spot
ted silk being chosen to accompany 1t. An
other neat costume carried out in pale wat
er-green serge could be effectively trimmed
with white braid bordering the1hem of the
tunic In the form of the Greek key pattern,
and outlining the vest of white pique
while mauve and white as well as the
ubiquitous scarlet and white both Illus
trate popular schemes Of this season.
For country wear the favorite hat of the
moment is the Charlotte Corday," car
ried out in white embroidery. This hat
which Is a compromise between coal
scuttle bonnet and sun-bonnet has
very piquant effect when worn with linen
or muslin costume. it's charm being further
enhanced by simple adornment of white
lilies. This flower is at present enjoying
special favor, and seems for the moment
to have taken the place of roses.
The three-tier sleeve is still to the FORE
the larger puff at the top and the two re-
naming ones being frequently caught with
bands and bows of silk or velvet ribbon or
fastened with tiny rOsettes Of killed lace
Another pretty mode is that which consists
OF double sleeves. the upper being of Irish
crochet, cut in cape form OF slashed up the
center, and supplemented with an under
puff of Valenciennes lace or net finished
with hanging ends of bebe ribbon.
The boiero effect Is most in favor for
blouses at present, the simulated coats be-
ing carried out in lace over a foundation
of chiffon and allied to an elaborate vest of
tucket point d'esprit net. In blouse Of
coarse lace the edge Of the "bolero" is
often bordered with narrow accordion
plated net, or finished with a straight
band Of diagonally pin-tucked muslin,
other models introducing d-embroider-
ed insertion or oriental work.