Evening star., 1909-05-21
DAINTY TROUSSEAU FOR THE
SPRING AND SUMMER BRIDES
Gowns Can Be Made at Smaller Expense = New
Reception Frock of Rough Silk Is Suggested.

white petticoat may be used beneath It,
Whlie Tor silk gown silk slip is neces-
sary. Gloves will cost another 81 and the
hat or veil at least IS. If a hat is worn
during the service and it is to be used for
afternoons in summer. Of course, it will
cost more. but a hat Of point d'esprit or
lingerie could be made for S. and would
De In harmony with the wedding robe.
Ihe go1ng-aWay gown comes next. This
could be a lightweight tailored skirt and
decorated with little gold braid and
worn with dainty blouse.
CHINA silk waists are always effective
with cream serge while lingerie may be
worn with suits of any shade or material.
smart suit may be bought for $50 and a
tailored or simple sailor hat for another
50. The blouse will cost the latter sum or
less. and short gloves 81.
Reception Gown Of Rough Silk.
dress for formal occasions must also
be purchased. and for this suggest one
OF the family Of rough silks. such as rajah,
shantung, moire or mandarin. choosing a
simple design. What the color and pat
tern shall be will depend entirely upon the
complexion and figure of the wearer.
The cost of this garment, however.
should not be more than SO and less if
tie gown is made at home
A pretty afternoon frock in one piece
style made from cotton voile or any soft
fabric about 80 cents yard NAV be
made from eight yards of material 81
allowed for trimmings brings the cost to
So
A separate skirt and odd blouses take
another So, and pretty dimity or organdy
about the same sum.
The wedding dress and the reception
gown may be used for evening wear also.
II both are developed in an up-to-date
style the double duty is possible for with
separate yokes, guimpes, ETC.. it is pos
sible now to make almost any kind of
transformation.
A separate wrap will be a necessity for
wear with pretty frocks, and a smart ma
terlal that is also practical for such a pur-
pose Is pongee Tor any rough silk In the
natural linen shade or in black. The lat
ter can be relieved with a color and gilt
braid while black makes the most useful
trimming for the tan shades
Fifteen dollars should cover the cost Of
the cloak, SO | think there is little left
Tor such accessories as a parasol UNI
brella, extra gloves. wells. belts and neck
wear. The hats. too. have not been al
lowed princely sum. Still. L have given
prices on a number of garments that NAV
be reduced and the quality still be good
FOR instance. the expense of the we'd
ding dress may be curtailed. or the list of
underclothes. which includes seven night
dresses. seven pairs of drawers seven
corset covers, eight pairs of stockings
iouI Sesls' HNe petllcOalS, IOur pairs OF
shoes. two pairs of corsets. one long wrap
per. two short ones. two work frocks. odd
skirt and separate blouses, an afternoon
frock. one of organdy or other pretty
stuff; two hats. gloves. smart light
weight tailored suit, dainty blouse, a
best dress and the all important gown
This list comprises seven new dresses and
IT may be that the number can be reduced
by substituting frocks already on hand in
stead OF getting new-such as odd skirts
and blouses or an organdy dress
ELIZABETH LEE