Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-24
WHAT SUITS
YOUR STYLE?
The Art Of Dressing Depends In
Great Measure on the Choice
Of Modish and Becoming COL
ors For the Wearer.

~ comlngly gowned Is not the
one who adheres rigidly to the
fashions of the moment, but the one
who has studied her type and knows
how to adapt these styles to it
While the color "of the moment" may
be just right for a brunette, for In
stance, 1t is more than likely the worst
possible for the red haired damsel. The
fashionable shade is perhaps exactly
at" for the blond and yet quite an i'm
possible one for the girl with raven
locks and black eyes
The art Of dressing well consists in
ascertaining what suits one and wear
ing that, not in putting on so and so
because it is fashionable.
To acquire the reputation Of being
well dressed means always a careful
choosing of styles and colors which
suit one. That fact cannot be empha-
sized too much. Some girls never seem
To realize 1t.
As each season comes along they
watch the most up to date shops. They
see, perhaps, that boat shaped hats in
golden straw trimmed with SAKE blue
are the latest "cry." and forthwith
they purchase one, needless as to
whether the shape or the color is be-
coming to them or not. A few words
as to color may prove helpful.
1t is taken as a general rule that in
choosing colors one should try to match
either the eyes or hair as nearly as
possible.
This rule, however, cannot be laid
down as an invariable one, as a very
great deal depends on the complexion.
The girl with a sallow skin, for in
stance, will find that what will suit her
bright complexioned sister (even
though the eyes and hair are similar)
will not do for her at all.
The colors that are safe for practi-
cally every one are dark blues. mauve
and certain shades Of green. Pale or
sallow skinned girls should, however.
avoid the two latter colors.
Black is becoming to auburn, fair
and red haired girls and to brunettes II
really nice complexion goes along
with their dark hair and eyes.
For the girl with golden or auburn
hair there is nothing more becoming
than black. A soft black hat trimmed
with masses OF black tule is just right
for her In the matter Of headgear
Certain shades of blue and soft grays
and greens will also suit her, while
white may always be worn without
hesitation.
The chief colors that the auburn OF
red haired girl should avoid are rose
pink, crimson, bright violet and vivid
green.
Nearly all wallhower shades are suit
able for the brunette. Rich browns
with a speck Of orange, bright yellow
or emerald green will look charming
Certain tones of gray green and mauvt
pink will also do nicely for the dark
haired girl.
The blond may wear practically al
that the auburn haired girl may wear
Pale colors, especially blues and rose
pinks, as a rule, suit her, though agalI
much depends on the complexion.
Browns should be very carefully
chosen. Light brown haired girls gen
orally look better in pretty brown
shades than in any other color A
brunette should choose a terra cotti
shade II she longs for brown frock.
1t is quite impossible to lay dowI
any hard and fast rule as to the color
that will suit you, The only way is K
try them.
II you are choosing ready mad,
frock get an artistic friend to 90 will
you, and make sure Of procuring some
thing that is becoming to you.
If you are purchasing material d,
likewise. 1t is well worth your Will,
to take the utmost trouble about It.