Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-23
A Boudoip Gown Of Pose SiIkwifh ARE.

take unfair advantage of a temporary in
disposition to beard one in ones boudoir
hope to discover by the revelations of
negl1ge all ones innocent little beauty
artlfices. Nowadays one may receive in
languid becomingness. wrapped in an en-
trancing affair of silk and lace. with long
shirred sleeves covering ones arms to
the hand, and frilly ruche about one s
throat which effectually battles the bor-
ing eye searching for telltale age marks
on ones throat.
And for the determined friend who
hopes. in finding one en- disha billie, to
make certain about the authenticity OF
those puffs and other treSses. she, too,
will withdraw uninformed, for the minute
the front door bell rings, out of the
dresser drawer may be lifted a ravish-
ing morning cap" of lace and needle
work. and by the time the guest has
ascended to the room the becoming
trife. with its ribbon bows. is poised
over the temporarily denuded Uranium.
Price of a Dressing Gown.
The neglge need not be extravagantly
priced unless one wishes. In the shops
one may spend from S1.25 to s125 for
pretty little "convalescent' gown of
dainty color: and at all prices between
there are adorable affairs In which one
might get well quite as becomngly. The
chief consideration is that the fabric be
of the sOftest character and the color
VI Il Qellcdte SndOo WHICH VIII narfnOn1Zo
with the decorations of the room in which
the neglige will be worn
The negliges being made UP now for
Easter brides are, of course. sum-
merry lines and of the ARREST fabrics; but
with our sleeping apartments kept at
tropical temperature all winter long the
difference in cold and warm weather neg
liges is rather a matter of custom than
weight Of material Time -honored habit
apportions soft silks and flannels to the
when 6UaIlS indoors in
steam-heated temperature of 20 or 50
degrees. while filmy lawns and embroid-
cries take their turn when open windows
and mountain or seashore mists often
drive the mercury well under CD.
The wise little Easter bride will pro-
vide not only lovely, lacy things of cob
Webby stuffs. but also some comfortably
warm peignoirs of coy flannel or wool
alba tross, and a breakfast sack or two
of something warmer than transparent
dotted Swiss
The Kimono Question.
The ideal silk for comfortable little
morning sacque, or for gorgeous kimono,
trifing cost.
Almost Made Corset Covers
Among the white sale offerings In the
shops are boxed corset cover patterns of
fine embroidery, which are shaped out
under the arm to insure a dainty fit
Straps or shoulder bands of embroidery
to match are included. and it should be
the work of only few minutes with the
sewing machine to put such a corset
cover together. Many women are buying
these patterns, which cost considerably
under dollar. for making up next sum-
mer on the piazza.
A Leather Necktie Now.
Narrow four-in-hand ties are shown in
exclusive shops. made of softest suede, in
smart colors. such as brown, smoke,
Dutch blue. olive. wine color and the like
The tie is lined with satin and is sur
prisingly trig and neat when worn with
az linen collar To match the leather
ties there natty belts with gilt buck
les, and dainty side bags lined with silk
and provided with metal frames and snap
catches.