Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-09

Planning the trousseau for an autumn
bride is more difficult than when the out
fit must be made in early summer, for
preparations must be completed before
fashions Tor the coming season are
settled. It IL true that the bride OF to-
day does not provide an outfit that will
wear for years, as she did long ago, but
correct apparel to last for at least one
year must be ready before the wedding.
In some respects woman married in
the fall Is more fortunate than June
bride. because in spring every article of
a toilet is at first price, while later on
almost all kinds of apparel are reduced.
and SO more can be purchased for the
same outlay.
In underwear an autumn bride may
possibly save money, for at the end of
the season excellent qualities may be
secured at reduced prices. Such gar
ments must be washed usually, because
they look soiled after a season in the
shop.
Bargains may be found in dainty hand
kerchiefs, also fine stockings for better
wear.
A light weight travelling cloak is an
other article that will probably be
marked down, and there is such va
riety of designs and colorings in sep
arate wraps, owing to the prevalence of
the one-piece dress. that a person may
be reasonably sure of getting something
to please at a reasonable price.
The glove and shoe counters may be
worth visit, or departments where
staple goods are sold.
When 1t comes to gowns, millinery,
accessories, ETC., the bride should not try
to economic, but should select only the
latest of the new models.
She may have to pay more, but it Is to
| be hoped she has been able to save on
| articles of lesser importance.
In the matter of lingerie, l cannot
help again recommending the French
handmade underwear. 1t Is dainty, well
made and will give far better service
than the domestic at the same price.
Three nightdressess for ordinary wear
will cost $1.50 each. These are hand
| embroidered. scalloped on neck and
sleeves and ribbon is run through hand
worked eyelets.
|. The best nightdress may be 81 or $3.50.
Either is beautifully embroidered on yoke
and sleeves.
Corset covers are exceedingly pretty at
$125 each. Four will be SUFFICIENT if one
for best is purchased separately. Draw
upon the beauty Of the decoration, and
petticoats begin at $1.35 The latter Is of
French percale. with hand-scalloped ruff
fie. Four pairs Of drawers may be bought
crate to be added if desired. White petit
coats are not as much necessity in the
autumn as they are for spring rides, so
that two should be sufficient.
Two in colored percale or Bingham for
home wear. a black or dark skirt made
from one of the silk substitutes. and a
silk petticoat should complete the list of
underskirts. Bingham petticoats may be
bought at the end of the summer for 50
cents each. A dark cotton skirt will
probably be 81 and silk one 81 or more.
Six pairs of stockings will take another
| 81. so. a better pair costing so cents. Two
pairs Of corsets will probably cost Sc, but
no doubt one pair will be sufficient. one
wear.
, A pair of high shoes will be $3.50. pair
of ties s.. and slippers $3.50.
A long kimono may be bought Tor ~
and short ones for so cents. Material
for making these will, Of course. be much
less. -
A pretty neglige OF nuns yelling. hem
rietta or any light wooden fabric should
be made at home, IL economy Is factor.
Garments ready to wear of such mate
rails cost quite large sum. while five or
six yards of goods at 80 cents. yard
Will. with a little lace and ribbon (Which
need not be new, make a charming neg
li9e. These loose garments are not diff
chit To fashion and may be attempted by
the veriest amateur.
with the outer garments the wedding
gown is, Of course, considered first. Many
autumn brides prefer being married in
| handsome travelling suits Of broadcloth.
deliberately trimmed. Such a costume
may be. worn for travelling also.
When this toilet is chosen matters are
| simplified and the expenditure is less.
/ When the bride returns her wedding cos
| tune may be worn all winter for calling.
entertainments, smart day functions and
piece design has been selected.
Some brides will have nOne hut fho