The Washington herald., 1909-07-20
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

IT takes considerable courage 10 turn
ones back upon the tempting midseason
sales, but the sensible woman views such
things with every item OF her wardrobe
in mind and a clear sense OF her needs IN
the near future. She knows that It is not
a bit economical 20 buy garments In on
seasons. because styles change so quickly,
and she naturally wants the latest
touches in any new purchase she makes
Fabrics and trimmings can be purchased
when prices are low and kept till needed.
Even IL fashion DEGREES that polka dots
are out Of date. a gown made OF material
showing such marks can be very smart II
made in the prevailing fashion.
Last fall a young matron who man
ages 20 look exceedingly well on a limited
Rcome made a mistake she regrets even
now. She saw a lovely piece Of material
marked 10 an absurdly low figure because
there was only enough left to make a
frock. It was white chiffon. with deep
border Of black, IN which were shadowy
flowers Of the beautiful soft pinks. Above
the black was a pale blue band, and the
material was broad enough 20 make a
looked at II with longing eyes and had
decided to possess It when she heard a
well-known dressmaker declare that IL
was hopelessly behind the fashion.
No well-dressed woman can afford 10 be
out OF fashion, so the bargain escaped
her. But the prettiest frock she saw at
the most important social function OF the
season was made OF similar material, and
she realized how foolish she had been 10
allow her judgment to be swayed by a
woman who made money through the
nCkleness OF women. She might have had
a beautiful gown FOR a small sum Of mon
ey, because she had the princess slip such
a gown needs. and she does a great deal
toward cutting and making her own
clothes. She learned that as well as mill
linery when she found herself pinned
down TO a modest little income from trust
funds OF which she could not touch a
dollar.
Few women buy intelligently They are
usually swayed by desire and buy be-
cause they are tempted, and then they
place the blame upon their love for pretty
things. They do not, as a rule, begin at
the feet and take stock. filling in gaps
and keeping each garment in the pink OF
condition. When money is scarce II is
better TO keep 20 onA color, for year at
least and make harmony Of color a fea-
ture OF ones wardrobe. II may be a bit
monotonous. but il IS safe. and when
white is used as a relief there IS a degree
cf satisfaction never felt when colors are
rot considered.
There are hundreds OF working girls
who achieve wonders in the way OF ap-
pearance by the expenditure Of little
money and much thought. They are good
buyers and manage to find good dress
makers who are not high-priced. They
know how TO secure pretty hats without
paying fancy prices. which is more than
some OF US are able to do. Probably they
exercise economy in score Of ways un-
known 20 women OF ec5y incomes, but
they get the result they desire. and that
is about all that counts. A pretty young
girl in the gown department Of we'll
known shop appears 70 have q limitless
wardrobe. but l discovered that she is
simply clever In giving fresh touches TO
her toilet-she wears shoes and stockings
pf different colors, fresh belts and neck
wear She has few waists, but they are
Of different models. noticeably so. She
evidently has a talent for dressing, and
nobody without Il could hope to achieve
quite as much. But Il Is worth while 20
Try.
BETTY BRADEEN.