Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-03
wv r HEN one sets out on round
MMl of visits to seashore and
wv country at this season the

va VIZ HEN one sets out on q round
MMf of visits to seashore and
wv country at this season the
problem of ones clothing is a
perplexing one. One must be prepared
for all emergencies and have the proper
costume for whatever entertainment
ones hosts provide; ON the other hand,
one must not culnber oneself with
great deal of baggage, nor carry gowns
which packing might injure.
This last danger one can avoid this
year, fortunately, by the favor shown
by the great designers for linen and
lingerie gowns. For everything but the
formal dinner, lingerie and linen crea-
tons are seen everywhere at Newport
and Bar Harbor worn by the con-
sentative, as well as the ultra-fashion-
able. In planning ones summer ward
robe, therefore, one can count on
linen as a standby, and linen is salts
factory when travelling, for on arriving
at ones destination, one can unpack the
gowns, have them pressed and they look
as well as though they had never been
closely confined within trunk.
In the illustrations I have arranged
travelling and visiting outfit which,
although not elaborate or extensive, will
enable you at all times to be appropri-
ntely and nodishly gowned The gowns
\ comprise one for travelling, one for
morning wear, with or without the coat
lingerie gown for receptions, lawn
parties and other semi-fomal occasions,
linen coat gown to be worn driving
or at outdoor sporting contests and an
evening gown. | shall describe them
in the order from left to right i'll which
they appear in the photographs.
.
Green Linen Frock with Pocket Trimming
A very unique trimming is shown
here, these pocket motifs being used on
many of the rcdingote frocks of linen
and mohair which Paris dresslnakers
are turning out. This redngote of
pine-green linen is severely simple in
cut and buttons from shoulder to hem
down one side of the front A braided
strip OF the linen is used in the manner
illustrated on both sides of this redingote,
the strip crossing under the arm above
square pocket motif, also braided,
pocket and strip ends being finished
with big tassels. The cavalier hat of
green straw is massed with shaded
green plurnes.
This white linen gown is extremely
simple in design and adapted to many
needs. The skirt is of the present fash
ionable mode with high corsage girdle
effect. The coat is loose in cut and
heavily embroidered with soutache.
crossed-over Effects Very Fashionable
Lapping points of fabric and drap-
cries crossed one over the other are
much used this season. In this grace
ful satin dinner gown the draperies on
both bodice and skirt are carried across
from right to left and are caught under
motifs of white embroidered roses.
More of this rich white embroidery
forms the strip across the bodice, and
pearl fringe hangs from the edge of the
embroidered strip. Yoke and sleeves
are of dotted net, the yoke being laid
plain over the neck to give the decol-
letee effect that is favored just now
This travelling costume of gray-and-
black checks with broad black braid
trimming is very serviceable. 1t will
stand hard usage and does not soil
easily.
A Frock of Cambria Embroidery
One of the new heavy embroidery
costumes, with cambria as a founda-
ton material, is shown here This cos
tune, as will be seen, is formed of the
deep founcing, fitted to the figure in
sections which are joined with mar
row entire deux of Cluny lace. En-
broidery insertion is introduced in long
lines, which add much to the richness
OF the gown, as do also the white
crochet ornaments trimming the bodice