Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-18

and any lines or trimming effects that will
cut the figure should be avoided.
Plain materials are the better choice,
though you may wear the small black and
white shepherds plaids, dark invisible
Scotch plaids mannish smooth mixtures
and striped fabrics.
SO much for style az regards material,
color and design. The tailor and the dress
maker must do the finishing.
Now as to the cost You are, 1 suppose
still going to school, so the dresses neces-
sary are a suit, an afternoon gown and
between frock. One for school and one
for parties.
A neat, plain, blue serge is suitable for
school wear. This should be made with
pleated skirt and simple shirt waist
joined under belt The neck could be cut
in Dutch round to wear with the chemis-
cites.
About seven yards of material, at about
IS cents a yard, will be necessary. A lit
/ tie braid, belt or trimming, that will cost
dollar, will be needed. dressmaker
who will go to your house should make II
in two days, with help in the way Of bast-
ing, etc. Altogether, a nice dress could be
secured for $40 II made at home
A dress at this price II bought ready TO
service.
However, you had better buy the suit
ready to put on, unless you can employ the
services of a good tailor.
You should be able to get practical suit
for from $40 to &25 IL you find bargain.
Your between frocks could be OF hem
rietta or any similar fabric, made simply
with a little lace about the neck. There
are lots Of pretty materials suitable for
this garment that would cost 80 cents a
yard. In fact, saw a line of poplins re-
Gently in a number OF beautiful shades
that were only 80 cents a yard. which were
also washable another advantage.
A pretty frock. trimmings and making
included, should not cost more than so.
Your best dress should be Of serge, pop
lin, broadcloth or a novelty goods having
smooth surface. Six yards Of material.
wide width, at 81 to f.25, will be neces-
sary; also a little velvet for trimming. II
made the dressmaker will not charge less
than SO,
You should, think, be able to get a
pretty little party frook. ready to wear,
for SIS, but as you are not stock miss
size you may have to buy the material
and get the dress made at home.
sussins. China and any OF the thin silks
arc suitable.
| There is no necessity for paying more
! than 50 cents a yard for any OF these
fabrics. and from eight 10 ten yards will
be required, This frock could be made by
home dressmSker.
| In regard TO hats, these may cost almost
any amount. You should, however. be able
TO get a neat school hat for from 50 20
$3.50. Being tall, you can wear an all
black hat and this is a decided advantage.
because black may be worn with dress OF
| any color.
| Your best hat could be a black velve;
shape, the most stylish you can find that
/ Is becoming
The trimming. a jaunty looking bird In
white or black, or perhaps wings and q
single white blossom From IS to SO should
/ cover the cost Of this.
You might need an extra wrap Of some
/ kind for evening and for day wear when
/ you wish to wear your best dress 20 an
entertainment, matinee, etc.
A simple long cape Of broadcloth made
| with or without hood 10 always pretty
and girllsh looking, and is not too difficult
| to be fashioned at home.
The list given should supply the need
OF any girl IN modest circumstances.
ELIZABETH LEE.