New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
Seldom Has F ashton
Decreed Such APP
propriate andCool
Garments for
Hot Days.


the majority of summer girls have an
inherent wisdom in the matter OF
clothes-will take advantage of the die
tates of Fashion. Only once or twice
in a decade does the tickle jade risk her
reputation for inconsistency and allow
her votaries to clothe themselves dur
ing the hot days in tulle and laces, alb
breviated skirts. transparent budices,
short sleeves. low necks and the least
possible amount of embarrassing. In
past summers she has taken a malicious
delight in demanding robes of heavy
silks. long trailing skirts. lined bodices,
close fitting sleeves extending over the
hands. high choker collars and other
STYLES more appropriate for winter days
than for weather in which the Their
mometer is trying for new high records,
In the midst of the rejoicing over the
. happy scheme of seasonable dressing for
this summer there comes a seeming set
back in the edict issued from Paris de-
handing furs. Just why furs should be
worn in summer cannot be explained eX-
cept as a vagary of fashion Bands OF
fur have been used as trimmings on lin
gerie frocks for several seasons but the
idea never has met with popular APP
prevail This year the advocates of this
absurd whim are endeavoring TO intro
duce large, heavy stoles of fur. The first
attempt was made at the Drags Races,
but the extra covering proved so OPP
pressive that the mannikins returned
their furs to the dressing rooms after
wearing them once or twice around the
clothes parade. This introduction, short
as it was, gave ample opportunity for
the leaders Of the modes to realize the
effective contrast afforded by the VIVID
orange hue Of the new fox furs against
the creamy tints of the old-world laces'
The result was that on the following sun
DAY at the Grand Prix red fox stoles were
seen everywhere, burdening the Wearers
of flmy tulle and lace frocks. Fortunate
" il is not obligatory to follow every
whim Of fashion in order TO be chic and
well dressed, ard the woman who wishes
TO appear at her best on hot day VIII
not swelter under fur stole.
EASY TO LOOK COOL.
Aside from this DEPRESSION, the summer
girl has no excuse for not appearing cool
and comfortable on all occasions. Some
charming clothes may be developed as
result of a sane Interpretation of the
summer modes-costumes that will be de-
lghtfully cool TO the wearer and that will
look as cool as they feel. for II the first
requisite for keeping cool is peace OF
mind the second is the ability to look
cool a fussy gown is sure 10 look messy
on a hot day: its elaboration tires the
eve, whereas the neatness and trimness
of a simple frock is very restful.
"TUBABLE" FRocks WIsEsT.
For the morning there are striped and
checked voiles. quantity sprigged dimiues,
effective printed muslins. softly Colored
batistes and numerous varieties of the
crepey weaves, besides the tub silks. All
of these fabrics can be fashioned into
cool looking frocks at a comparatively
small expense. The discerning woman
will prefer TO have in her summer ward
robes several of these frocks which can
be sent frequently 10 the tub. rather than
q limited number Of more expensive
gowns which must be shipped TO the
cleaners. The former may be kept i'm
maculately fresh and clean. and 1t is the
fresh, clean frock that appeals TO the
eye on hot morning. Even the amateur
dressmaker mas solved the difficulties Of
drapery sufficiently to drape one Of the
simple skirts worn in the morning, though
the tunic skirts and also the plain skirts
are quite as good looking as those display
ing drapery and generally launder more
satisfactorily.
The bodice requires only dainty collar,
the simpler the better. as trimming, and
a sash of some kind TO conceal the joining
OF waist and skirt at a slightly raised or
normal waist line. The fichus of net are