The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW


Again 7 urge women not To be in too
much Of a hurry 20 complete the fall and
winter wardrobe There are continual
little changes in fashion that ono may
easily miss and suffer a corresponding
lack in pleasure and style. Il IS much
better 10 buy sparingly al the beginning
and make additions as the season ad-
vauces.
Women of unlimited means need no
advIce-they can buy when they please
and discard clothing with the same ease.
I know OF a young woman IA leading
city who buys literally and often and
puts aside articles when they get the
least blt ont Of date These she sells TO
her relatives in smaller cities. where the
styles are Iagg7Td, sells at sacrifice
bUt 90 The benefit Of both parties % tie
transaction. All women of limited in
comes do not have such advantages. but
by giving some thought and care 20 their
clothes they may always be well dressed.
The coat and skirt purchased last
spring can Doe put I'm good condition and
made to 90 duty for falL II the trim
miEgs show the least trace of shabbi-
ness, they should bc replaced and the
whole costume will be- vastly improved
after passing through a sp1nging and
pressing process. preferably az the hands
Of a professional A fresh blouse, the
latest things In neckwear and girdles.
new gloves and shoes. and midseasou
hat viii give a smart appearance 20 a
the fact that the suit has seen earlier
service.
When cold weather arrives IS the time
% get the fresh street costume with
all the newest touches. and by that time
long strides can be made in the renova-
ton Of whatever promising garments
have been left from previous seasons.
More and more do I become convinced
that the best dressed women are not
those who start early on their family
sewing. for dress making. ike every
other department Of life, Is conducted
Oh a plan yhat makes spending a serious
matter The workers in this held have
never had much Of a season. inasmuch
as they have had a short crowded ses-
sion preceded and followed by weeks Of
idIeness which eat up the profits.
We are learning 10 dress according TO
the weather When we get an open win
ter the fur business suffers. but we save
money. Cold weather drives US TO warm
garments and hot weather makes thin
fabrics popular. Dealers are not par
ticularly pleased with this arrangement.
but I fancy we are gainers 10 d great eX-
tent in comfort and appearance. Steam
heated houses permit US 20 get more serv-
zee from our summer apparel than is
compatible with brisk business, but that
does not worry women IN the least
Fashion says that winter shoes are TO
be more pointed and torturing TO femi-
nine toes than ever. and this is where we
ought TO rebel Fashionable shoes are
responsible for a whole lot Of ills, Of
which misshapen feet which need the
care OF a chiTopodist at least once a
month are not the most serious. Awful
things have happened lately 10 women
through wearing shoes that pinch con-
tinuany, and we are calmly accepting
footwear that we know Will hurt Us Men
are more sensible. for they are submit
ting 20 an education in footwear and
learning 10 Ike thinner soles Of good
wearing, waterproof material because
they are better for health than heavy
shoes.
They are also sticking to tho old-fash-
ioned method Of having shoes made on
lasts that are like their feet. The added
expense Of each pair Of shoes is made
up by having fewer pairs through the
year. We are not so pIiable in the mat
ter Of shoes as of gloves. Tight gloves
are regarded now as too vulgar for use
by self-respecting women. and snug col
lars are similarly tabOOed- The feet,
sturdy members that carry the weight
Of the whole body, are still shamefuIly
treated by the great majority of women.
An occasional woman finds that pointed
toed shoes fit her feet, but the others
would be more comfortable in foot cas-
ings that DO not cramp the toes. Why
do they not rise in their might and com
pei the manufacturers 20 give them what
they want, rather than accept whatever
is offered? BETTY BRADEEN