The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW.

] I know OF but one young woman whose
wardrobe is always ready for the de-
mands Of any occasion. l do not know
how she manages, although I have an
intimate acquaintance with her. for she
never seems to be busy over il. as are
scores Of other women whom l see at all
seasons. and she has not the privilege Of
unlimited credit. She has an allowance
from an indulgent father. but his business
] IDEAS have 10 be respected and monthly
bills are scrutinized before payment is
made
/ For one thing, she takes the best Of
care Of everything. and venture to say
that If you went through her closets and
bureau drawers you would not find so
much as a buxton missing. Small repairs
are made when they are discovered.
/ Again. she is wise In selecting her fash
| ions, as she plans to wear her clothes as
/ long a : they are creditable. She is an ad-
vocste OF the ample wardrobe, reasoning
/ that by frequent charges Of gowns and
/ accessories she can make better appear
ance, and also make the public forget
4 that some OF them are not as fresh as
/ they look. She has a positive genius for
! combinations. and the casual observer
would probably set her down as a wildly
/ extravagant young person
She Is very prudent take my word for
that. although she Is sure 10 display the
latest little touches OF fashion about her
! costume. I believe she Is the only woman
! know who pays the same close atten-
ton to her morning toilet as 10 the dress
/ ing for afternoon or a social function.
/ At time when the average woman is
| hurrying into a temporary frock or a
skirt and dressing sacque she is calmly
! but swiftly preparing for breakfast in a
dainty white waist and a trim skirt, az
tire fit to be seen on the street. II she
chooses, or quite suitable for the recep-
ton OF callers.
l am sure that she could be ready for a
long journey with no more notice than
the time necessary 10 pack trunk or
suit case. IL is an art she cannot ex-
plain. bat I have guessed that il consists
partly In making few additions at time
and making them at happy moments.
The average woman buys according 10
/ season, and wears her clothes TO the point
/ OF shabbiness without making changes.
Spring sewing and fall dressmaldng are
the means OF supplying her wardrobe.
and il she wears the remnants Of a ward
robe Of other seasons she takes no pains
4 10 disguise the fact
/ An economical woman. belonging 10 tie
/ social Sc OF a large city and a fashion
able watering place. told me that she had
/ to make life study OF the problem OF
dress on a limited income. She has a
reputation FOR beauty and elegance. and
I fancy that few understand the close
/ planning necessary 10 retain that reputa-
| tion. She saves everything that has A
/ possibility OF usefulness. and evolves Won
\ deTs by means OF hard thinking and nim-
I 0le fingers. She cannot wear one gown
often without IL becoming noticeable. so
| she has 10 have many changes, some OF
which are made by trimmings. How she
would laugh at the statement OF a pam
pered French actress that she could not
/ possibly be refined and elegantly dressed
on less than $4,000 a year She would not
/ be afraid OF comparison between herself
and the actress. and that sum is more
/ than she ever hopes 10 possess
BETTY BRADEEN.