Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-24
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Easter brides are already beginning to
arrange their trousseaus, for whether
these are to be costly or inexpensive the
planning OF garments needs careful
thought.
Perhaps the brde-to-be who has only
the modest sum of 500 to spend on cloth
ing finds her task difficult and will doubt
less appreciate any economical suggcs-
tions which those who are not limited as
to expenditure need not consider.
Placing the cost of the entire outfit a:
$780, should apportion one quarter as a
provision for the stock of underwear. in
the following manner: Four night dresses
at Is cents, four corset covers at 81
cents, one corset at 81. a pretty petticoat
at S. four cotton vests for 81. four pairs
of cotton or Isle thread stockings at -
cents a pair and one white pair for -
cents.
Drawers. four pairs. may be bought for
One pair of walking shoes for So and a
very mic, pair of white kid strap slip
pets with French heels will cost only
$50
The list so far amounts to about $3.50.
and includes all that need be purchased
ready for wear.
Dainty Garments Made at Home.
Garments to be made at home could be
two petticoats of pretty chambray, gins-
ham or seersucker for general wear. To
make two of these underskirts ten yards
at 10 cents yard will be sufficient goods.
The three short white petticoats will
take four yards of cambria each, allowing
for nice ruff1e, and will cost 1212 cents a
yard.
Material for a very fine corset cover
will cost no more than a dollar. and two
pretty short negliges in dainty wash
goods may be made from six yards OF
goods if modelled with the body and
sleeves in one style. Seventy-five cents
will cover the cost. and the same sum
could be expended in light-colored creepy
goods to be developed into a kimOno.
None Of these garments is difficult to
fashion and the quality wilr be far SUI
perior to that of the ready-made article.
This leaves plenty Of margin to allow
for the buying of Bingham for Kitchen
aprons or any other addition that fancy
dictates.
The bride will. of course. have some
accessories. such as half-worn shoes.
may use after her marriage. and these
should be cherished. for it takes much
money in small amounts to replace them.
In choosing the wedding frock white
wolfe. wool batiste.' eolienne, crepe de
paris and chiffon panama are all suit
able fabrics for a spring bride. and me
dunn quality will cost 81 a yard Eight
yards will be sufficient for such a robe
Lace or net for yoke or other trimmings
may be bought for $3.50. and the goods for
lawn slip to be worn under the dress and
over the pretty white petticoat will cost
about ST. A square of bridal illusion 1.-TWO
yards) will cost S1.50; spray OF white
flowers not less than so cents. Gloves
will be about $3.50. which brings the cost
Of q smart bridal toilet to about SO.
Tailored Travelling Suit.
The travelling suit will probably be
bought ready made; SO should cover it's
cost. and nice silk petticoat to use with
# will take at least 81. My advice would
be to get six yards of silk at 81 and make
the skirt at home.
The ruff1ing could be done at slight
cost.
A smart ready-to wear hat can he
bought for So. Gloves will cost another
dollar.
Silk for blouse will be $3.50. The gar
ment can he made at home.
If stylish coat and skirt are chosen