Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-06
FOR SCHOOL OUTFIT
INEXPENSIVE AND SMART
WARDRoBEs FOR COLLEGE GIRLS

course. obvious that the wiser plan will
be to select for such wardrobe only
those garments that will be of practical
use Some girls make the mistake of pro-
v.dlug elaborate underwear, trimming with
fragile laccs and cmhroIerics that all too
soon show ravages at the hands of the
laundress and for which the owner Can
not find time to repair, and so the result
IS tattered and torn lingerie when IT might
be neat and whole to the end Of the term
had It been selected onlg--for wearing
qualities. Others seem to feel that large
wardrobe, consisting chiefly OF pretty
froCks, is Indispensable, and so very often
sacrifice quality for quantity and again
there are others who may seem to have
chosen wisely and senSibly, unt1 tho
wardrobe Is brought into practical use.
Then ii often happens the styles and ma
-erlals do not quite meet the needs, ARE
not appropriate perhaps for the occasions
for which they were intended; or. on-the
other hand, they may be correct, but in
stead Of being smart, as the owner
imagined them to be- they are discovered
to be Just dowdy when compared to the
toilets worn by sOmerOf the students, and
surely there is nothing more humiliating
to young girls than TO be compelled to
wear clothing that compares uufavorably
with that worn by her girl friends
Now, an elaborate outfit is a mistake
and a large one certainly not "a neces-
sity.
Beginning the school wardrobe Hith-the
selection OF underwear, the suits pur-
chased should be about the-sGme as those
worn at home except that the supply may
be more generous, as this Will make the
mendinE less and the garments last longer.
If this lingerie is made at home, English
longcloth IS the best for this purpose, the
trimming to be of neat Hamburg embroid-
cry or CaShs frilling. This muslin Is
soft yet durable, and both trimmings will
be found to wear exceedingly we'll Stock
inEs and shoes will in no way differ from
those worn at home, and in regard
TO petticoats boomers of silk or al
batross may take the place of the
short underskirt, while the others pro-
vided should be a couple of lingerie
ones for evening wear and two,
striped. Of wash material. These are far
more hygieniC than the average moreen or
black sateen and will wear better, while
the best skirt may he all of taffeta or a
Jersey top and taffcta fOunce. For
about the same--price as the last men,
toned a very nice mOrecn pettiCoat may
be secured. and this will not show trays
and tears on the hounces so quickly as
Will taffeta.
Coming to dresses. a tailored suit will
be used for street and church wear. and
for this, color and style must be chosen
with regard to the individuality of the
wearcr. The model. however. must be
smart; the very latest style being chosen
Is considered becoming The hat should
be styHsh-but this does not mean neces-
sIrily cNT'nSIVe-and the best plan is to
get one that will be in good taste if
pressed into service with other gowns.
Wings and good ribbons will hold their
own better than plumcs as trimming.
For school use Il shirt waist froCk of
thin, lightweight WOODEN material will be
smart, simply made with pleated skirt and
tailored waist, relieved by a neat stock
and q smart belt Let the second costume
for school be a skirt of a tweed or a good
sicilian and n jumper waist, to be worn
with plain gu!mpes for every day, chang
ing TO something daintier when the frock
IS doing service for afternoon.
The best dress could be of anything
dainty. such as poplin, fine surah serge or
cashmere, made up prettily with lace
yoke and touches of velvet, the color be-
ing chosen with view TO It's becoming
ness. Old rose, cadet blue, cardinal and
gray are all good colors for a frock Of this
description.
As your daughter Will probably be in
Vited to the homes of some of her fellow
students, a pretty party dress should be
provided. This may be lingerie, worn
during the summer. made pretty with new
ribbon, or il may be an inexpensive wolfe
or printed Organdy. Anything light and
fluffy viii answer for this, as yon will
have your best for more formal occa-
sions.
A second hat will be necessary, some
thing lightweight and prettily trimmed.
so that ii Will come In for evenings as
well for the very best.
separate wrap of thin cloth OF cheviot
is necessity. This should be made
roomy and comfortable and a warm gray
or a wood brown would be good as a
color. With velvet collar and cuffs this
will be quite appropriate for evening as
well as day wear. You may add a rain
coat.
When II comes TO blouses It seems as
though one could never have too many.
The waist for special dress occasions
could be of ivory point d'esprt, and then
If you make a skeleton bodice from the
cuttings of your best dress the skirt could
be worn sometimes with this second ar
rangemcnt for informal affairs in out
of college. Lace suspenders simply
hemmed with the cloth are both pretty
and effective Plain madras blouses are
the smartest for morning wear, and
waist Of pongee or French flannel will be
found most convenient. The former made
in natural color, Marie Antoinette style,
with frills Of brown, will be sure to look
the French flannel If chosen in neutral
tones and plainly tailored.
The prettier waists may be selected at
will, and If one wishes a certain skirt for
wear with the daintier blouses white mo-
hair, box-pleated, is one suggestion, and
Black wolfe trimmed with ribbon is an
other, depending entirely upon the height,
age, style and preferences of the wearer.
Wells, ties belts and gloves will be
bought according to personal preferences,
but all of these should be good, first of
all, for in college clothes get large
amount of wear and one has not always
the time nor the inclination to do the
necessary repairing. so that 1t is best to
get something substantial in the first
place.
The gym" suit should not be forgotten,
and for this every high school girl knows
exactly what she needs, so that IT rs I'M
necessary to go into detail.
The above list will be be ample, but, of
course II can be added to If desired. Col
ors specially becoming to your daughter
are all shades of blue. also gray. pale yell
low. mauve, heliotrope, pale pink white,
black. deep brown and very deep crimson.
In deciding upon the separate skirt the
white mohair will be the better choice to
my thinking.