The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-03-27

in moss-green, or in Bull
garian colors.
For the women of slender figure no
more attractive style could be chosen
than the Russian blouse. She whose
lines are not so slender would do well
to select a jacket on smartly cutaway
lines. The suit should be three-piece,
the waist of messaline or chiffon, con-
forming to the color tone of the suit.
Whether the brides home be in city
or country, an afternoon gown suit
able for receptions, teas, dinners and
informal evening functions is essen
tial Preferably this oshould be of
crepe de chine or charmeuse. The
firstnamed material is of such soft
clinging quality, its dull tone tending
to lessen rather than increase the pro-
portions Of the figure, it has endeared
itself to the feminine fancy. In the
event of gray having been chosen for
the travelling suit, this gown might
be of navy blue. Should tan or some
similar tone have been selected for
this suit nothing would be more at
tractive than a reception gown of
gray crepe de chine. This material
in blue also is very popular. Com
hined with mousseline de sole ribbon
in Bulgarian shades of yellow. red
and Gobelin blue. it develops effec-
lively. To be in accord with the pres
ent dictates of fashion, drapery, both
in skirt and waist, should be intro
duced. In the skirt, particularly, it
should be much in evidence, giving a
decided bouffant look over the hips
and about the knees. The lower edge,
however, retains its slender appear
ance. Fulness in the bodice is much
in evidence either in drapery or in
blouse effect. The fichu dropping well
over the arms and meeting in center
back and front, where 1t is clasped by |
buckles either Of Jet, silver or gold,
is a recent style feature Of afternoon
and evening gowns.
The bride always likes to have an
outfit sufficiently complete that it may
not be necessary, for the first few
months at least, to add to it. To this
end it is advisable that she have at
least one handsome lingerie frock for
wear as the season advances. A suit
able dress for smart summer after
noon wear Is Illustrated here It is
developed in pink batiste and pink
flouncing. The waist has
large collar of allover embroidery ex-
to the waistline in the back.
The skirt has a stylish pointed tunic
dropped over foundation Of embroid-
cry flouncing. A girdle of blue mes
saline finishes the costume.
Of equal importance with the gar
nents for smart dressy wear are those
or the negligee. These should be as
lainty and attractive as can be afford
ID. They need not necessarily be ex-
'ensive or Of expensive materials, for
most effective results may be had at
title expense. Boudoir. sacques and
APPS, dressing gowns, kimonos, tea
ackets and peignoirs constitute an
important place in the bridal outfit.
rene de chine nrnfera h1v nF eiIIy hut |
this can not be afforded, cotton
repe, also, develops well In shades
{ pink, blue and rose, it is a material
luch in demand for these attractive
arments. Some semblance Of har-
lony should prevail among pieces to
2 worn at the same time. Sacque,
up and petticoat, with trimming of
milar lace and ribbon, may consti-
lite one set Kimonos and cap, an
her. The tea jacket or coat, so long
1t of vogue, has again been revived,
Id is worn for informal dinners and
ternoon teas when only the family
but a few intimate friends are pres
It. This may be donned over an old
TX or satin frock which has been
'nuded of its trimmings, leaving
ain and simple foundation. Made
charmeuse, crepe, chiffon, net or
&c, It is very attractive and pleas
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