The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW


II costs a great deal to be well-dressed,
for that means perfection OF detail, |
clothes for all occasions. and all the ac-
oessories and touches OF fashion The
woman OF fashion could not possibly at
tend to her own wardrobe, therefore Is to
be found a large class OF well-traineo
ladies' maids and an army Of sewing
v-5nnen to assist them. The middle-class
women have quite enough to do II they
keep their wardrobes 81 decent condition,
for they have reached the belief that
they need a multiplicity OF garments, but
the feminine wage-earner can look very
pretty and neat on wardrobe that VIII
not tax either pocketbook or leisure IN
duly.
The foundation Of a wardrobe is under
wear. four sets OF which are enough for
ordinary use Woven combinations, or
union suits. as they are known. are most
economical, because they represent a
saving in laundry bills. They certainly
improve the appearance, as all unneees-
ssry fullness is eliminated. a chemise
or combination corset cover and short
petticoet Is needed 10 protect the corset
and one outer petticoGI is all that IS re-
shoes viii answer. but three are better,
and they need not be purchased all at
onoe. Occasional additions 70 a wardrobe
keep 1t UP to date, you know.
Four pairs OF stockings. carefully mend
ed will last the season through, and
sometimes do better than that A pair
OF easy slippers is necessary for bedroom
wear, and two wrappers which can be
tubbed make appreciable additions 70
comfort Fancy articles OF this kind are
begt left 70 the extravagant ana IDLE. II
undergarments can be made at home. bet
ter material can be put .nto them and
they wear much longer. particularly when
strong and simple trimmings are used.
There are shops where petticoats Of all
prices are offered for sale. and any one
OF them viii be atto6 20 purchaser for
the small SUM OF . cents. smooth
fitting petticcat helps out wonderfully in
good appee-s2ce. and no good dresser
overlooks the fact
working girl needs a neat. pretty
walking suit with enough simple waists
10 be clean and tidy. II she hopes 10 keep
st looking fresh, she must have a rain
coat or a rainy-day costume fashioned
frcm one left from a previous season.
Even then there win be frequent pressing
and cleaning. Rubbers and umbrellas are
as necessary as gloves. which must be
carefully selected 70 avoid unnecessary
expense. For the house there must be
something 10 wear so that the street
clothes may rest, and good planners man
age them from cast-Offs that 90 not bear
the cold inspection Of the public eye. One
good hat and a renovated one for inclem-
ent weather GFe the least a woman can
have when she IS obliged to go out every
day.
Handkerchiefs, neckwear. belts, and
veils all come in for share OF attention,
and, taken all together, even a simple
wardrobe is a care. and a constant one.
Right here Is where we are often unwise.
We add a few frivolous things ike a
party frock with accessories and an even
ing wrap, or possibly we do not think the
business suit good enough for Sunday
and holidays, 50 we provide another and
are poorer in pocket and twice as heavily
burdened with care. Then We wonder
why we develop nerves and feel tired
when We should feel refreshed. We have
not yet found the road TO wisdom. have
We2 BETTY BRADEEN.