Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-12
sARToRIAL HINTS.
BY Elizabeth Lee.

While it must be acknowledged the
rules in regard to mourning are far more
lax nowadays, at the same time conven-
tiol1aIities are still observed and the
question OF correct mourning apparel is
always more or less Of problem.
The toilet OF the widow Is strictly con-
ventionai. Her gowning is about the
same from year to year with only slight
changes. Crepe six months, dull black
six months, and after the twelve mont. IS
half mourning or colors resumed, Just as
she pleases.
The rules for other relatives, however,
are not so clearly defined.
A mother mourning q grown son or
daughter should wear crepe (trimmings)
for six months. plain black for three.
and half mourning for three. Where
there are younger children in the family
1t will be more sensible TO dispense with
crepe altogether. It Is not kind to a.-
pear clad in anything quite so somher
before children continually. II health
will allow the neck may pc cut away AMI
filled in with dull black chiffon or
mousseline de sole. This will be found
a most agreeable relief and still con-
form to conventionalities.
A daughter mourning q parent follow S
the rules laid down for parent mourn
ing a child, except that after the first
three months she may discard the face
veil. wearing one without dots-Just a
plain simple mesh.
A sister mourning a brother or sis
ter wears crepe trimmings for thu ee
months, plain black for three months,
and half mourning for three months.
After such period cololY may be re-
sumed.
,sotar;oic o,,;tal,la Por ,,o,,r,;a. -
dull mourning silks, as dull armun e. duli
crepe de chine and wolfe for best gown
panama, henrietta, dull popiin and uuil
finished thin silks are correct for after
clotn, cheviot and serge will be built into
the street suit.
Tho only trimmings admissible are
folds, tucks, dull braid, seIf-strappins.
and buttons: Nothing fussy sho,nu be
introduced. but all trimming should lay
perfectly fiat
Dinner gowns may be fashioned from
dull wolfe, grenadine (plain). and plain
brussels net.
Finely tucked black mousseline dc sole
is. employed for Transparent effects.
Ia millinery. anything approaching the
picture order is, OF course. in decidedly
bad taste. Toques or turbans are ac-
ceptable, covered With DUH silk. net O..
chiffon, and SO arc medium shaped hats
in DUH black chip.
dull, soft weaves Of ribbon. all black
flowers. birds. net, crepe and Wigs
Those excluded are velvet, satin. satin
ribbon, lace, striped or other figured
designs, and glossy silk.
Coming to the accessories, it is gen
orally agreed that handsome furs, re-
CARELESS of color. may be considered
mourning. except In the case OF widow.
She mist conf1nc herself to black furs
or else dispense with them altogether
Roas Of black marabou. net and c..if-
fon arc correct. and, II goes without
saying, gloves should always be back
unless the toilet is entirely white (tne
fashion of wea airing. white for mourning
is steadily gaining ground; then, OF
course. the gloves are white.
Shoes must be OF dull finished black
kid or gun metal
BELTS viii be: either made from the
material. dull Kid or ribbon without gloss
Black hose undecorated come next on
tho list. The parasol or umbrella Shout /
be of perfectly plain black silk. a black
leather or dull silk handbag mounted in
gun metal Is the correct finish to a
mourning toilet. t