Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

be wise-and the majority of
summer girls have an inherent
wisdom in the matter of
clothes-will take advantage of the
dictates of fashion. Only once or twice
in a decade does the tickle jade risk
her reputation for Inconsistency and
allow her votaries to clothe them
selves during the hot days in tulle
and laces, abbreviated skirts, trans
parent bodices, 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
thermometer is trying for new high
records.
In the midst Of the rejoicing over
the happy scheme OF seasonable dress
ing for this summer there comes a
seeming setback in the edict issued
from Paris demanding furs. Just why
furs should be worn in summer can
not be explained except in vagary
of fashion. writes a correspondent OF
the New York Times. Bands of fur
have been used as trimmings on lin
gerie frocks for several seasons. but
the idea never has met with popular
approval This yecr the advocates Of
this absurd within ara endeavoring to
introduce large, heavy stoles Of fur.
The first attempt was made at the
Drags races. but the extra covering
proved so oppressive that the manni-
kins returned their furs to the dress
ing rooms after wearing them once or
twice around the clothes parade. This
Introduction, short as II was, gave am
pie 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 re-
suit was that on the following Sunday
at the Grand Prix red fox stoles were
seen everywhere, burdening the wear
ers of filmy tulle and lace frocks. For
tunately it is not obligatory to follow
every within of fashion in order to be
chic and well dressed, and the wo-
man who wishes to appear at her
best or hot day will not swelter un.
der a fur stole.
Easy to Look Cool.
Aside from this depression. the sum
mer girl has no excuse for not ap-
pearing cool and comfortable on all
occasions Some charming clothes
may be developed as a result of a
sane Interpretation of the summer
modes-costumes that will be delight
fully cool to the wearer and that will
look as cool as they feel. for if the
first requisite for keeping cool is
peace of mind, the second is the abil-
ity TO look cool
For the morning there are striped
and checked voiles. quantity sprigged
dimities. effective printed muslins,
softly colored batistes and numerous
varieties of the crepey weaves. be-
sides the tub silks. All of these fab
RIGS can be fashioned into cool look
ing 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 to the tub. rath-
er than limited number of more ex-
pensive gowns which must be shipped
to the cleaners. The former may be
kept Immediately fresh and clean,
and il is the fresh, clean frock that
appeals to the eye on a hot morning.
Even the amateur dressmaker has
solved the difficulties OF drapery suffl-
GENTLY 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 displaying drapery and general
ly launder more satisfactorily
The bodice requires only dainty
collar. the simpler the better, as trim
ming. and a sash of some kind to con-
ceal the joining of waist and skirt at
a slightly raised or normal waist line.
The fiehus of net are delightfully."- cool
looking, and add an attractive old
time air to the plainest of frocks.
Cuffs matching the collar finish the
sleeves. There are rumors In the air
that long sleeves are soon to be de-
clared more fashionable than those OF
elbow length. SO it behooves the sum
mer girl to make the most of elbow
sleeves this season. If she have ugly
elbows or a bony lower arm, she
should add an undersleeve of net
This undersleeve may be attached TO
the sleeve Of the gown at the elbow
and caught at the wrist By narrow
black velvet ribbon. frill falling part
ly over the hand AS these under
sleeves fall away from the arm in
long. free folds. they cannot be con-
sidered warm or uncomfortable. They
are certainly far cooler than gloves.
Sheer Froeks.
When a social function makes it
imperative TO shed one of these sim
pie. cool looking frocks, a costume of
tulle, net, chiffon or lace may be sub
stituted Even as recently as last