The Washington times., 1908-08-14
WHAT THE FALL
BRIDE SHOULD BUY

II she buys Il ready made she should
avoid the counters where t IS made OF
coarse muslin uuevenly stitched with
coarse thread and trimmed with pro-
fusion Of cheap lace and embroidery
that viii see its end after the first visit
10 the tub.
Better far the choice of garments that
depend on sheerness and fine sewing Tor
the price.
If she would get a good pattern for
combination garments, the three-piece
variety which includes corset cover.
drawers. and short petticoat, she would
save a good deal OF work and get a
good deal OF effect.
If not these then she should surely
make all her pieces by patterns that
eliminate fulness around the waist and
ugly drawing strings. These are en-
uirelv out OF date and spoil any fashion
able costume lev are worn under.
If she cannot AFFORD much lace she
Will be surprised 10 md how pretty
ordinary cotton footing is Tor under
linen
For her top petucoats she can get
striped sateeu for everyday wear ana
Thin muslin for best 10 which she can
attach by buttons a deep fancy rufhe
of lace and embroidery or one OF taffeta.
The latter is good idea. as 1t gives
one the erect OF a sllk. petticoat at
small expense. The muslin foundation
does not begin 10. wear out like silk
does, and IL can be always sent TO the
tub TO get starched freshness.
Dainty House Gowns.
II there is one year in a girTs life in
which she wants to look her best in her
room and house IT IS the first year she
is married.
For that time she wants all manner of
dainty frocks and wrappers. These she
can make at home. or, better still. buy
at small prices during the August sales.
This is one class OF clothes that il is
economy 10 pick up now. Little princess
gowns of cOlored muslin or batiste,
jumper suits OF fOulard in the fashion
able culOrs that only require yoke and
sleeves or good lace TO convert them
into smart little house gowns dotted
Swiss fTOcks that may be nut Over
colored Innings OF silk mulI-au these are
10 be had Tor small outlay OF the
trousseau money.
They will serve all winter. not only
Ior ones own house but for all manner
OF small social occasions. If d pros
gecLiVe bride can auOrd IL she should
nave al least one lOW-necked nrinCess
sip OF Jauera II is not necessary 10
get dress silk to make this The lesser
quality, called lining tateta. serves
well
II this is properly made. well boned
and finished with q little lace and a
beading of ribbon at the top, IL can be
used constantly as a lining for every
sheer uulined frOCk
For evenings when she does not wish
ID put on q bOned frOck she should have
a! empire tea gown made OF inexpensive
fabric II must be Tar removed from a.
wrapper There are dozens Of 25-cent
laoIlls on the counters now that can
De used for such "a tea gown.
AZ the gauzes, cotton Chiffons. silky
cotton VOllSSs and even the dotted silk
muIls are used There must be a lining
anu the tea gown must fasten down the
back 20 give II an ''air"
II can be cut out into a Dutch neck
ana the unliGed sleeves. made close 10
me arm, may be cut OF above the el-
DOW, although the wTinkled mousOue-
talre IS prettier on any but a rounded.
Weli-shaped arm.
Inc method Of placing a large soft cir
ole around the figure under the arms Is
very eHectlve- It is finished al the hack
~ an upright bow with two long ends
A IlpbOn may be worn in the hair IN