New-York tribune., 1912-04-21
DRESS FOR THE LINKS
GoIfinu Costume Often a Mass of
InConqruitieS.

or IN. inconsistencies Of outing clothes
q volume might be written. At resorts
which exist chiefly for outdoor sports.
more especially golf. these incongruites
cannot fall to strike the obserVant eye
Nor can they be attributed TO lack or
means. The rates per day forbid such
theory. Only ignorance and lack OF ooser-
walton can account for these unsuitable
garments. The golf costume Is marred
nv little inconsistencies, by lack OF minor
accessories or by unnecessary additions.
AT one Southern resort, famous for Its
faultless links, its picturesque clubhouse
and the perfection OF everything put the
costume OF the fair golfers, woman
wore recently a gray lambs wool sweater
finished off by a deep Irish lace collar
Another, a rather expert golfer, was seen
in a white stifly starched pique sKlrI
topped off with rose colored sweater
which fitted too snugly over her ample
hust and hips, and exactly matched the
sunburned face.
The importance of coats. sweaters, blas-
ers and other coverings is not realized oy
many careless dressers. Yet perhaps the
mara coat counts for less than the way IN
which q ia worn and the accessories Whicn
oocor,ranv IL One is safe in blue or
black semi-ftting tailor coat Win "''''
shirtwalst. on any links.
Tho matter Of blouses IS quite important
nben one Is considering the golf wardrobe
soft elk or flannel blouses. with either soft
turn over collars, or soft, low, round col
lars are the smartest. Little one-piece
limo, frocks OF the tailored variety are also
worn bv those who know how TO dress ana
they do relieve the mind OF that haunting
dread that waist and skirt may be sep
arating which sometimes clouds the con"
seriousness Of the wearer Of even the most
appropriate blouse.
Serious consideration should also be given
IN hats and neck "fxings," these items
playing a prominent part on the properly
gowned woman. The smartest ana most
satisfactory headgear for the INKS ls
surely the soft white hat or the nexlOle
Panama. though II the golfer Is go"neo
all i'm white tailored hat or one put
elightIy trimmed. of some light color' s
always pretty and welcome. as throwing
a bright spot on the links. SOMETIMES
however. the hat is discarded altosether'
and the unruly locks are bound with "luo
ribbons. ending I'm fetching bows. In thls
case the ribbons should be black DARK
ilua brown or green-not gorgeous anairS
~ mink blue or lavender. Dainty things
are out OF place on the golf course
As for the neck. a stiff collar fastened
,rffl a cameo pin, or lace jahot are tar
from smart: yet. alas! they are seen re-
roatedrv. Mannish ties are what the
woman who knows how to dress VIII De
sure to wear.
II seems hardly necessary to say that
snowy iewelry is out Of place "heh any
sport Ike golf is taken seriously. ohe
clever little golfer who played on seVeTd'
links this winter wore clothes ABOVE re-
,roach in every particular save one. ehe
marrcd the perfection of her toilet oy
earring long earrings! They were striK-
i9gly incongruous with her solid golf shoeS
Gold beads have way OF ootrudins
Themselves on the links. Young girls
picturesque in MILDLY blouses and big ties
would be- far more attractive II they leit
the gold beads and the necklaces to when
they seem go devoted on their bureaus ulI
the time they dress tor dinner.
bracelets. too. are In very poor taste with
outing" clothes. A pair OF strong slehueI'
brown arms. preparing to send a swift oa'''
arc far more attractive uHDI DId'''c''"'
\ word about shoes and stockings may
not he amiss Just any old kind" Will not
do. Shoes bctray the novice more surely
than any other part Of her attire. They
should be good sensible. low heeled (or
minus any heels at ALI. They can Dc
either high or low, as fancy dictates.
Black or white. black and white. or black
and tan, arc altogether smart.
As golf shoes are somewhat heavy. the
wise golfer will not wear very thin stock
ings-both for her own comfort and for
the sake Of the thin stockings themselves
Holes are sure TO occur I'm one mornings
wear. Heavy ribbed silk arc good form
FOR golf
The champion woman golfer, whom the
observer saw playing in a Southern tourna-
ment a few days ago. wore heavy dark
green stockings with her green tweed sKIrI
and rough gray sweater coat
\ little crowd OF college girls have
planned 10 adopt as their summer outing
or golf costume white linen or tub ma
terlal suits, with heavy silk stockings OF
roval bIuc-their class color. Similar four
iu-hand ties and ribbon watch fobs or the
same shade will be worn