Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
CHILDREN'S DRESSES.
Spring Frocks Have Square Dutch
Necks

Charmingly simple are the advanced
styles in wash frocks for childrens early
spring wear; consequently the construction
Of them Is quite within the powers of the
home dressmaker, and even the busy
mother will doubtless find time to add few
garments Of her own handiwork. as little
either of time or skill will be demanded
The linens and piques seem to be first
favorites, possibly on account Of their more
seasonable qualities. Lighter, thinner ma
terials will no doubt make their appearance
later on.
The square Dutch neck has become a
standard feature evidently, as nine out of
every ten Of the new models show this ar
rangement. It Is SO sensible, too, and so
much more comfortable for the little plump
necks that will wear these frocks. The
one-piece Norfolk dress is quite prominent
among the first showing at prominent
house catering entirely to children. A
smart little pique frock of this description
seen there has the three pleats back and
front and the square neck finished with a
narrow red and white braid. Three-quarter
bishop sleeves end in cuffs similarly
trimmed. while a scarlet belt gives char
acter and at the same time decidedly
smart finish to frock almost entirely
white.
Colored linens in soft rose shades and
dainty blues have band at neck covered
with rows Of white soutache, which, by
the way, has lost none of it's prestige as
trimming, and the same arrangement ap-
pears cuffs and belt. Though less ex-
for this purpose, it is really more effective
and smarter. A pretty soft gray shown
had lines in black and white alternating,
that was very fetching; in fact there was
no end to the charming combinations dis
played.
For older girls the separate blouse In
Peter Pan style will be worn, a new fea-
| ture of it being a rather broad box pleat
L "a inc In t1n
waist line in plastron effect, and trimmed
! on Its edge with groups of rather large
pearl buttons, the same ornamentation
| appearing on cuffs and on pocket. Madras
and heavier wasting goods furnish the ma
| terial for these blouses.
| So far, few new suspender models are
seen, but thrifty mothers are taking advan-
| tage of the mark-down sales In children's
| clothing and among these are some charm
| ing examples of the style that will be use
| full for spring wear. The invisible plaids
and mixtures in lightweight cloth are none
| too warm for spring days, while the deep
| Y chemisette, almost half the length Of the
I bodice, insures comfort even though the
| day be warm. As rule, these have short
puff sleeves of the dress material, SO that
| If 1t Is desired to wear the strictly con-
| ventional suspender frock 1t will be very
| little trouble to release the band confirming
| the cuff, making new sleeve arrangements
| as fancy dictates, ct as may be considered
more up to date.
Hats. too. are greatly reduced. and there
Is a lot or time "a cad OF US when a felt
hat may be worn, so that where there are
| girls in the family it Is economy of the best
/ kind to purchase now. as the prices are
| right down to the lowest figure. Grays,
tans and fawns are ever useful shades, and
| there are a number of these cOlors to choose
| from in very fair quality If felt as low
as % cents. a perfectly ridiculous price
| compared with the quality. Such simple
| trimming is required for these styles-just
| a twist of ribbon around the crown and a
| large bow in the front and the hat is r-1dy
| for use.
I In a month or SO the winter hat will be
! all too shabby or the wool tam will have
become too warm, and then how nice to
have brand-new hat to tide the little
women over till summer purchasing be-
/ gins, and all at such q triding cost.
l. The white sales pending In the stores In
| clude children's lingerie IN all sir. and
some very special bargains. possibly lit
i tie soiIed. but perfect otherwise. may be
picked Up at the cost Of the material alone.
This applies to school and fancy aprons
especially, az the charm OF t4.eze lies in