The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-03
WHITE GOWNS
Are Already Being Bought by Spring
Shoppers-Sashes to Be WON.

1t is never too early to shop, for ii is
| only by commencing weeks ahead Of
| time that a satisfactory outfit is ever
acquired by the date necessary. This
year it will be easier than usual TO order
beforehand the spring tTousseau, for the
exceptionally mild weather has relegated
to the shelves and back parts Of the
store all winter garments.
Not only spring gowns but fascinat-
ingly pretty summer frocks are already
on view everywhere These last. how
ever. have been specially designed for
the Southern resorts and are still on
hand for those who will take their win
ter vacation just before Easter South
ern trips seem TO have been rather
postponed this year. but there are few
who will give up altogether the neces-
sary rest ensuing from change of scene
and climate. and for these last are still
exhibited dainty muslin dresses. pic
turesque leghorn and lingerie hats.
A White Gown Economical.
A white gown is, of course. the most
economical robe to purchase, no matter
how high the price, and particularly for
the costume that is TO do service during
the summer all white is unquestionabiy
best Organdie is being worn again this
year and some of the prettiest models
now seen in the South are of this mate
rial, trimmed simply with Nalenclennes
lace.
Among the white gowns there are
many beautiful lingerie-hand embroid-
cred linen-dresseS. These are worn IN
the South for morning ana aiterno s,i
and many of them are seen III the even
ing as a decollete gown IS not OFTEN
worn at a hotel. Instead of all white;
pink, blue, green or mauve sashes ana
] ssaa@ a
of color the same shade being carried
out in the net or parasoi. Round belts
are stilf fashionable, but sash ends have
grown extremely popular OF late.
Lace Robe Dresses Worn Much.
Lace robe dresses are to be worn ex-
tensiyely this coming spring and sum
mer. and remarkable bargains are to be
obtained among the robes now exhibited
with the white lace gowns are being
worn fascinating little bolero jackets OF
bright colored taffeta. These jackets are
worn with the lace gowns very much
as lace coats are used to trim the taffeta
| dresses, and the effect is equally good
| in both instances. The bolero should not
be attached tc the waist, toT II can De
worn with any white gown, The jacket
has elbow sleeves and is itself very
short. falling just TO the top or q woe
giTdle. Il IS trimmed only Win Lhchi1s
OF D0uiikOnGS ASilAiANu DAliNSF - Nf4N
In cerise green, mauVe. ct IN fact, with
any shade light or dark, pale or eftec-
, tive. this coat gives most attractive
touch of character to the costume.
TaTeta silk, in new, sort variety. Is
already destined to be one of the lead
! Ing spring textures. A white taneta
govn--that is waist and skirts AWAY 5
useful This season short taffeta Jackets
are being made TO 20 with the dresses.
which are made probably en- princesse
There are, too, white tafeta coat ana
skirt costumes which are both useful
intended more for the morning ana have
tba skirt clearing the ground and a
rather simple coat, either long. or short
as happens to be the more pecoH1Ihk
feta coats The open embroidery prom
sbiv shows 10 better advantaee, al
though the other is often beauuful.