Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-25

Nldu1 ny u uICSNIlihhtI. II is nos wise
for the busy. working woman TO spend
evenings owe a sewing machine; but
now and thon an evening frock or q
little silk frock for special occasions
may be essayed ct home-if plenty
of time is allowed for rs finishing and
there is no wear and tear Of hurried
nerves.
The dainty black net and lace frock
for restaurant wear, pictured. Is a
model that could be built at home by
a girl clever with her ncedle-and pos
sessed Of the knack of cutting-out ac-
cording to modish lines. This frock
is Of black satin meteor underneath.
\ nounce Of accordion rlcated silk
null, edged with velvet ribbon is set
on below the hip. over this falls the
overdress OF gathered black tulle
which falls from q yoke of black lace,
appliqued to the tulle at the hips. The
underbodicc Of black satin is set on a
transparent yoke of flesh pink tulle,
and the over-bodice OF black lace has
black tu!le sleeves. set in with hem
stitching. a sash of black velvet rib
bon joins bodice and skirt.
The tailored frock for matinee days
is a ready-made model of dark green
cloth, with Il smar jacket-bodice but
toned over a simple blouse of white
satin. From the watchpocket on the
coat depends a fob ribbon in black
and white. In its second season his
tailored suit may be made over into
an office frock.
Out-of-Door Garb Simple Yet Correct.
A business woman may win-or
lose-an excellent position because Of
her street costume. Neatness is an
excellent considerations; but smart at
Effectiveness OF appearance Is even
more important-when a good job
hangs in the balance. Smart attract
~iveness does not, by any means, imply
ultra modishness or s~trikingness of
costume; but it does mean we'll cut
clothes. well worn, and accompanied
by irreproachable accessories. The
business girl pictured wears a not ex-
pensive ready-made suit of checked
worsted, cut n trimmed modishly; a
simple but becoming velvet hat, spot
less white gloves and very neat foot
wear. Her umbrella is smoothly
rolled: her handbag betokens pros
perity-therefore ~capability on her
part-nothing reveals hard
like a rusty handbag. Her fur neck
piece is not made of costly pelt. but It
Is very smartly worn. Altogether she
is a very up-and-going, prosperous
and capable looking little business
woman who will be much more likely
to secure a coveted position than an
other woman quite as worthy. quite as
capable, who seeks 1t in an out-of-date.
/ ,l,,,rhil,y xvnrn g,1if nnndnH GILL olnN.nS
and a fur boa suitable for her grand
mother in style.
An admirable day-in-and-day-out
winter coat for business wear is pic
tured in the model Of golden brown
zibeline with otter collar and muff to
match. This coat covers the frock
, completely, is easy TO get into and out
Of. and Is graceful and youthful in
line, with It's redingote skirt and easy
fitting upper part. This business girl
wears an excellent hat. too-a %tricornc
model of brow velvet. simply trim
med with a bead dagger. Her gloves
arc Of tan kid, white stitched, n her
neat boots have brow cloth tops.
There Is nothing ostentatious or taw-
dry about her appearance; she is neat
from top to toe, and is well dressed
for her work-a most attractive little
figure. withal!
Year in and yea out. the business
woman nnds nothing to improve
for Office wear--on the tried and true
white shirtwaist. Its style may change
and its material also, but II ever re-
mains the neatest and most practical
garment for everyday wear The waist
pictured Is Of white crepe dc chine,
tucked and h~emstitched