New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-15
Indoor Gowns
for College Girls

tor college Urls
For the first few weeks of the fall
term the school or college girl will wear
the linen and cotton corduroy dresses she
has worn during the summer. Some girls
wear these gowns during the entire win
ter as the average schoolroom Is heated
to summer temperature. The majority.
however. provide themselves with two or
three cloth gowns. -t
These gowns are built on the one-piece
order, or If in two pieces they are Joined
under the belt and may be slipped Into
with the ease that the girl In hurry TO
get to breakfast before the doors are
shut can accomplish In the one-plece
gown fastening In the front. Although
blue serge Is the favored material, II has
many rivals this fall. The wool cordu-
roy IL particularly well adapted for these
little dresses The golden brown unts
this autumn. are as alluring as the leaves
which nature paints so exquisitely The
gown in the illustration was fashioned
from one of these glorious brown tones IN
smooth, fine English serge. The skirt
IS plain with the barest suspicion or
drapery at the side. The vest winch
forms such a prominent feature OF the
new waists. as well as coats. Is OF ecru
batIste, tucked, and this same material
ia used for the unders!eeves over whlch
tbs material Of the gown falls In sort
folds. The sleeve is distinctly one OF me
newest type, with the long shoulder eA-
tending to the cuff and the fulness over
the elbow.
The plaids In the soft woolen stufts are
nar.icularly charming in the schoolroom,
with simple collar and cuffs in linen' dis
playing touches Of tho dominant coiorihs
I'm the scalloping at the edge There are
numerous combinations of plaids and plain
fabrics which are up 20 the minute ana
practical as well. The model shown IN
the sketch for the separate skirt ana
shirtwaist might we'll be fashioned from
plain serge, used as the pleating OF the
skirt. with the plaid as the overskirt. ana
appearing again on the blouse as the col
lar. epaulettes and cuffs. The accordion
pleated serge suits with plaid blouses and
the plain material used as trimming are
very much liked. The flannel materials
also make excellent frocks OF this type.
TWO or even three VI li4NSt siilili' ''N'N
cloth dresses will not be too many. with
a generous supply OF collars and cuffs. for
the charm Of the gown lies In its sim
plcity and the immaculate condition OF
the accessories.
Whether dressing for dinner is compul-
sorry or not II is always refreshing, ana
n habit TO be encouraged. The dainty
summer frocks In muslins and light SILKS
are appropriate. IL is we'll to add TO the iist
a gown or two OF a soft cashmere or
pretty clinging SILK, one Of charmeuse OF
it's lustreless allies. These frocks nre
made very simply, with the plcats or
slight draping introduced into the skirt.
The plain skirts with the slightly raiscd
waistllne arc also shown in profusipn'
FOR this delightfully."- girl!sh style Is too
universally becoming 70 be lightly cas-
aside. There is so much grace and soft
ness in these silks that they require very
little trimming. The chemisettes anu
sleeve puffs offer n dainty and ATTRACTIVE
suggestion for trimming and the hoDes-
nierre and Medici collars are becoming.
Sometimes a discreet touch OF orlenl'i
trimming. 50 much desired TINS season
viii add an odd and individualistic hn'sh
which is very appealing These trocKS
have many uses. for they arc just the cos
tur,e for the informal dinner. for church
on Sunday under the top coat ana ior
the afternoon teas in chum's room.
Friday night I'm many schools ~ pan
nor, evening. Some little entertainments
IL o,ven and the girls dress up In some
., ,bo,r marty frocks. They reserve for
ca,a nights. the college receptions, ira
ternitv dances and other special iuh'-
lions their very best party gowns. Inc
r,,,oerous chiffon frocks which are so en-
,ic,nglv displayed this year will solve TINS
problem admirably. Some OF these gowns
are oharmingly draped with q htlie lace
~ the neck. forming the angel sleeves OF
a nroaring I'm a nounce on the SKIRT; others
bare rho tun!c Of chiffon falling over an
.,ndcrsliirt Of shaded lace, the edges OF
ga. ,uuic and the corsage outlined with
gornlture Of mock jewels. inc gown ia
the illustration Is of very pale PINK Gnu
f,o drapcd over an equally pale MIC
o,.osn foundation. giving an allu1ns opa-
,osooa tint Under the f,lmy veil gllmIners
a lace 'panel. which falls into View over
- rounce Tho lace IL used to
so,,on the corsage, and the belt Is OF
chiffon In two tones.
The pompadous chiffons. particularly
,no lovely pl,sse chiffons. are ideal for the
Young girl. and are 80 decorative that
thew practically require no trimming
inst a touch OF lace on the corsase. Tho
accordion pleats are shown In their most
graceful form in tho chiffon medium. ana
ON. at least, OF these frocks should DE
Included in the wardrobe. They are er-
,ective combinations Of jackets OF lace
pompadour and striped silks ana OK,
ouisite brocaded taffetas win piea1o'
chiffon skirts showing two or three
eonncas sometimes with pleated ruf'le
- deeper toned chiffon on the edge OF
each nounce.
EVENING WRAPS NEEDED.