Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17
For Sweet Girl
Graduates

be worn upon such an occasion must
be considered with re.
Nothing is quite 50 pretty for tho
sweet girl graduate as lingerie
frock. Some aave a preference for
silk, and If this material be used. q
sii,- of supple nature should s-r-1-
be chosen leaving the "stand-alone
variety for the marriage robe.
Messaline is charming and falls IN
graceful. pretty lines. This may be
trimmed with valenciennes lace very
much in the same style as the In
gerie frock.
China and Inc,a silks are youthful
and lend themselves to simple de-
signs, arc a cooler variety OF silk.
and. In addition to these qualities.
are capable of being launderedL
But the lingerie frock is always
the most suitable for this all-impor-
tant occasion. For 1t there Is a wide
variety Of materials from which to
choose. Dotted swiss Is never un-
fashionable and always makes up
into an attractive frock. Ibis season
there are exquisite embroidered
ewisses. and nothing could be daintier
than a Xxx of this material for tls
girl who is to graduate. :
MAY USE MUCH LACE
French nainsook is another mates al
never out Of style. Batiste and India
linon are o favorites.
Valenciennes lace Is the favored
trimming. and a profusion OF this
dainty lace may be used. provided 1t
Is handled with good taste and judy
ment
Now as to the style Of frock-that
cut la princesse is usually becom-
ing to the girlish figure. and this sea-
son IL at the top Of popularity. In
any event the frock should be zone
piece"-that Is. it may be cut in ono
piece from shoulder to hem. or the
skirt and waist may be cut and fitted
separately. then Joined together at the
waist line with insertions Of lace or
tucking.
sash may he worn or not de-
sired. If used. 1t should be OF soft
messaline ri-bon about eIg--- inches
wide. This should be fastened slight
ly to the left OF the center back IN
der closely strapped bow with two
long ends, one reaching nearly to the
tride shorter. The waist line may be
very slightly raised In the back In
empire effect II becoming to the wearer.
These sheer lingerie dresses neces-
state careful workmanship. as their
transparency reveals all seams ana
fnishings They should be Sc. ed
with French seams unless entire
deux," known in the shops as "-eam-
beading" be used to unite the differ
ent cores. Insertion Of valenciennes
lace is often employed in the S: me
way as beading This. II ,sewed by
hand, should be Joined to the rolled
edge OF the material; II sewed by
machine. it should be very carefully
and evenly pitched as near the edge
of the insertion as possible. The ma
terial should then l. cut away under
meath the lace. leaving about one
quarter of an inch Sc: to be turned
back from the lace: another row Of ma
chine stitching should be run In lie
very holes OF the first NV of stitch
Ing If possible. This gives NJ fin
ish and prevents the lace from pull
Ing away when laundered.
Two shirring threads are always bet
ter than one as the second thread
holds the gathers in place much as the
old-fashioned "s,roking'' used to do.
THE FOUNDATION SLIP
A very important accompaniment to
the lingerie frock is the foundation
slp-in fact 1t may make or mar the
dress This should be cut and fitted.
sewed and finished. with exactly as
much care as the outer dress. The slip
should be cut either in one piece or
should be joined at the waist line to
form a one-piece garment. To avoid q
distinct seam al the waist line, the best
way of making such a slip Is to attach
waist ard skirt to a fitted and boned
girdle of the same material. about six
inches deep. After skirt and waist have
been properly adjusted and sewed al
the top and bottom edges of the girdle
the surplus material may be cut away
leaving only the girdle portion to en-
circle the waist This method prevent.
any unseemly bulkiness to mar the
graceful waist line. Let the slip be well
suit. we'll fitted we'll sewed. well finish
I'd. but do not overtrim 1t. The slip II
lutte pretty made Of lawn or batiste. OF
4 may be made OF China silk. Avoid
however using the sitter silks. as thu
effect OF the whole should be graceful
and supple.
A graduation dress should. above al
things. be girlish in Its effect. There
will be many future opportunities fol
more elaborate and ornate costumes IL
the way of reception. dinner and bal
gowns.
White kid slippers and white kit
gloves are necessary adjuncts to tn,
graduation outfit. While dressed XII,
is the acknowledged style for full dress
suede is so much cooler for warn
weather wear that 1t would be quit
permissible fer the girl graduate t
appropriate this to her use.