Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-17

derful costume-the possession OF WON n
for one brief hour of one day in her life
only; but ttat the most important hour of
the most important day III her whole
life. No matter how insigTElcal ii vom-
an is at other times, III this one hou.' she
is the supreme and central hsure L! her
little world. and it.seeins fitting that her
garb should express the importance and
beauty % This worde- full hour.
This years Wedding gowns all tend L"
the slightly higher Wai.tline. vhic Is
being favored by Paris Just now, III a.
cord with tie frs. enpire costume ef-
fleets. These empire lines are specially
beautiful with The long. flowing skut
lines Of The conventional welding gown
ana beip to give diSn't! "nd grace TO
the wearer. \ very bsaGtifui first en-
pire wedding gown by French toutur-
ier is illustrated. this gown having Just
been seIt over Tor All early tooer
bridal :. ne material = white alta charm
fabric which is of such rich quality that
in spite OF its fish; weight it AIS into
most luxurious folds.
The bodice Is gracefully draped. and,
as the photograph shows. is rattle. hlsh'
the long plain skirt sweeping into a
heavy train. White venise applique
trims the bodice, and tie sleeves are
most graceful combination OF draped satin
and all-over mechlin lace.
The general lines of wedding gown
and style depend on the sleeves. These
may be made in various ways, and should
always he carefully studied and rather
elaborate the severely plain. tght-htting
satin sleeve tending to make the gown
too austere. \ beautiful sleeve may be
made By stirring the satin on three cords
running lengthwise OF the arm from
shoulder to wrist. the folds Of the ma
terial being shirred again along the seam
under the arm. Draped sleeves. with the
1apa-3E lltUStr2-
ton ,:ot-'--are always satisfactory. and
the lng sleeve is much more eco
romical \ the end, for with il short
gloves may be worn These gloves should
be made of pure white suede or giace kid
Or, if the wedding gown Is not of the eX-
tremely conventional and formal type. but
Of some filmy stuff like chiffon. crepe de
crime lace, white embroidered silk
Stoves may be worn.
The wedding gown illustrated is not of
the extremely expensive type. and should
come within the range Of the average
bride. planning for thef usual satin we'd
ding costume. 1t is by the addition Of
rare lace and pearl embroideries that such
gowns are made costly. and the woman
who wishes her wedding dress to run up
into the thousands may easily accomplish
his.
The plain tulle veil is always in good
than the veil loaded down with Old lace
The pretty young American girl who mar
ried Viscount Acheson in London last
June wore a tulle veil gracefully draped
from a bewitching little cap of venise
lace which lay across the top of her POM
padour and extended down in little tabs
almost to the ears at either side. From
this little cap-which, BY the way. was
surrounded with a tiny wreath OF orange
blossoms. the folds of tulie flowed down.
ward in lovely folds TO the extreme edge
of the train The tulle veil in the picture
is ~hirred at one end to form quaint
little cap which rests lightly on the haff,
spray of orange blossoms crossing in
front. 4 coronet Or diadem of the orange
blossoms is often placed on the top of
the head the veil being attached to his
by means of a circle of sibbon wound
wire. Usually ii Is best to arrange the
brides couture higl on the head, a more
becoming arrangement OF the veil being
a accomplished in this way-a more secure
one also. The veil over the face may or
may not be worn. as the sbride pleases,
though this traditional custom of shield
ing the brides bushes is really too pretty
to be abolished. If desired. the face veil
may be q separate piece of tulie attached
invisibly after the careful draping Of the
main veil has been finished, the short
length of tulle falling not quite to the
waist, and being removed after the cere-
mOny ana OeIOTe the reception.
Of course, the size Of the brides trous-
seau will depend entirely upon how and
where she Is to spend her Whitewater
her October wedding. If there is to be
long season of travel, smart coat and
skirt costumes and pretty dinner gowns
will be about all that she will need. II
housekeeping is to be set up in a little
town, her costumes will necessarily be
much simpler than II a gay winter in the
city Is to be the plan.
Here is list of costumes that will
prove practical and satisfactory to the
average bride in an average social circle
One smartIy cut and correctly made
tailored wool suit.
One dressy calling suit-preferably OF
velvet
Two handsome dinner gowns.
Two pretty evening frocks In dancing
length.
Two handsome gowns for bridge or
matinee wear.
Two graceful house frocks for after
moons at home.
One smart utility coat to cover light
frocks in the street.
One evening wrap.
This list does not include the several
pretty and simple little house dresses
which the wise bride will provide TOT