Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-24

cuff, fastened through with link buttons
There Is usually a frill down the 'front.'
This again is question of individual
preference, but 1t is a wise fact that all
of these ..Ouses, no matter what the ma
terial, should be fastened down the front
with small pearl buttons. The lace ones
are very good, but they do not stand the
pressure Of the iron. and no schoolgirl
has time or inclination to mend.
White blouses should not be trimmed.
1t is not only fashionable, but sensible.
to omit embroidery, lace. insets and seal
lcps. Fortunately. the shops have learned
this. and one can now buy attractive
plain blouses at almost any price. Here
tofore they We're difficult to get because
the shops, probably catering to the ma
iority, covered even the cheapest white
blouses with a mass Of coarse handiwork.
The present fashion calls for straight
lines with plain surface, or one COW
cred with pleats.
The modern method of making blouse
is admirable for active girl, because
it no longer fits the figure smoothly at
the belt. but droops over 1t in irregular
folds for about two inches. This droop-
ing. taken in connection with the low
cred armholes prolongs the life of a
blouse for six months. When it was the
fashion to pull them down to the waist
line and pin in place, they constantly
were torn asunder.
The kind of collar that a girl wears
will choose the Robespierre or some other
rolling affair that drops down to point
in front and Is finished with a careless
cravat of taffeta ribbon.
There has come about u tendency
among schoolgirls to wear wash white
during the winter, depending on a
sweater or a top coat for warmth This
idea is Endorsed by many doctors and
athletic trainers.
There is no reason why a strong girl
should not keep entirely healthy in a
costume that is sufficiently warm for a
tender child. there is no reason against
wash skirts of pique, linen and duck, if
she protects herself from the cold air
when she goes out. These clothes are
not economical, because a white skirt
must go to the tub frequently. but the
girl wants them and the majority of
parents are granting their requests.
There should be four white skirts at
least In the winter outfit. these to be
worn on mild days and be ready for the
early spring. They should not have
pleats in them. The two-piece pattern
fastened down the front is an excellent
model
Other clothes than these are needed
One can't depend on coat suit for every
day wear. because the majority of girls
consider this their best costume and save
it for the formal hours and for shopping
in town.
The one-piece frock is the Dulwark of
the schoolgirls outfit today. 1t may be
of heavy linen, cotton crash or eponge;
or it may be Of thin serge. wooden ratine
or corduroy. The latter is lasting ma
terial and fits in with school NE. 1t
always has been worn and it probably
always will be.
The cotton crash materials of the sum-
mer are far better for winter school days
than for hot summers vacations. Those
who indulge in them for August found
they We're ten degrees warmer than they
thought. and this fact has brought about
the sale of the material for indoor winter
garments. The mother of schoolgirl
should take advantage of this idea and
buy enough of the fabrics in attractive
dark colors to make about three good
looking frocks for the schoolroom
No matter what the choice of material,