Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-13
INEXPENSIVE OUTFIT
FOR FALL WEDDING

| Planning the trousseau Of the autumn
bride is a more difficult task than decid-
| ing upon the outfit when the wedding
takes place in the spring or early sum-
mer, because the autumn and winter
displays are not usually made until the
time we are ready to wear them.
| In the matter of prices the autumn
bride has decidedly the advantage for
full values prevail during the early
months of the year, while in October
| the sales are in full swing in practically
all departments.
Especially is this true of the finer
grades of underwear. These garments
may be soiled, but Tubing will remedy
such defects, and the articles will usual
ly look as if they had not been shop
worn.
AS to the details of the trousseau. be-
ginning with the underwear, a fine grade
Of muslin will be more seasonable than
nansook, and the prices will be about
the same. For instance, four corset COW
ers will cost about 81, and if merino
vests must be worn, three of these can
be bought for 1926. Cotton vests will,
of course, be cheaper.
inexpensive Underwear.
Four pairs of drawers in good, sub
stantial muslin may be purchased for
SO. and neat white petticoat for 81. If
there is one left over from the summer
season that is in perfect condition it can
be used instead of buying a new under
skirt.
Two hannelette underskirts may be
made at home at total cost Of 80 cents,
and an underskirt for daily wear. which
may be of sateen or any of the silk SUBJ
stitutes, will cost not more than $3.50.
-Four pairs of stockings for general
wear will be 81, and two pairs in a bet
ter grade will cost so cents each. It
should be possible just now to get bar
gains in stockings and also in shoes If
one will look for broken lines.
A smart looking pair of walking shoes,
button or Lace. will be only s., and a
very pretty pair of slippers with high
heels may be secured for 81. Bedroom
slippers cost very little if search Is
made at the bargain counters.
Material for wrapper may be bought
for 20 cents yard. Eight yards should
be sufficient to make any neglige in an
up-tO date style. The trimming may
make the cost about 81. For such IA
garment any of the printed crepes or
fianneletteS Will be SeasOnable.
In addition to this house frOck a short
kimono can be made from material cost
ing 70 cents yard.
Eolienne Wedding Gown.
The wedding gown may be of white
popln. eolienne, any of the silk-and-
wool mixtures. This would be practical
for wear during the winter, for evening
or for formal afternoon affairs. OF any
of these fabrics eight yards double
width. at 81 yard, will be sufficient for
the. costume. Two dollars will buy the
lace yoke. or. if preferred. semi-lace robe
may be selected Its purchase price will
be about the same. Bridal illusion.
seventytwo inches wide. at about 75
cents yard, can be fashioned into an
effective veil. Worn in the folds Of the
VEIL spray of orange blossoms, at so
cents. will add to the attractiveness Of
almost any bride.
Gloves for the wedding and evening
wear can be secured for SO. and a pair
for travelling should cost only $50
| For the going away costume $25 bar
gain should be found among the ready
to-wear suits. For shopping and gen.
eral use after the honeymoon. last sea-
sons halfworn dress should be included
| in the outfit.
If such garment can be remodeled
with the skirt in baby princess style, it
Will come in for use on a number Of occa-
sions by simply providing change of
guimpe. The ordinary skirt design will
require a dainty blouse. so that So should
be allowed for either guimpe or blouse
| For morning wear two Bingham frocks
should be provided, and to make them
sixteen yards at 10 cents yard will be
required.
| For afternoon pretty jumper frock of
| thin. lightweight WOODEN material may
be chosen. or, as an alternative there
could be separate skirt and odd