The Washington times., 1915-09-16
P'repardtio
For Career of
College Girl
Typical Wardrobe That Will
Meet Every Exigency Sug-
gested to Solve Mothers
Problem. -....,..,. ...
IN TWO PARTS.
PART I.

-HIS week and the next will DO
q period Of great excitement
to thousands Of girls who are
preparing to leave home for
the first time to enter college and
preparatory school. In an equal
number Of households chaos Is like
ly to reign supreme until the trunks
and the daughters are safe on
board the train.
The majority Of preparatory
schools send lists OF clothing for the
girls wardrobe. but few colleges in
clude this in their instructions to
freshmen and as a result a number
Of useless garments are often in
cluded and very necessary things
omitted.
Suggested Outfit.
A fairly typical outfit that will
meet most Of the exigencies Of life
at the average girls college Is as
follows:
One lightweight suit.
One winter suit.
One winter coat Of serviceable ma
terial.
One dressy hat.
One soft sports hat Of velvet or
corduroy.
A one-piece frock Of serge. gahar-
dine or some other material for
classroom wear.
Blk shirt waists-one Of lace or
feorgette cIepe. Ecveral Of crepe
Dc chine and the remainder Of voile.
At least three skirts Of white linen.
cotton. gabardine or pique.
Two MILDLY blouses for sport wear.
Three or four dresses Of linen or
other cotton material 70 be worn
during the warm days Of early fall.
Three or four dresses suitable for
dinner: These may be of wolfe.
rice cloth, organdie. net or some
other summery material. simply
~. For College Functions.
One dinner gown of crepe do
chine, poplin, or taffeta, in a fairly
dark color. such as copenhagen blue.
wtstaria. artichoke green or rose.
One dressy evening gown. for wear
at the most important social occa-
saons. .., .
One evening cloak
Two pairs Of walking gloves. two
pairs Of White Kid gloves and one
pair Of long white kid gloves,
One wool sweater.
Raincoat. rubbers and umbrella.
Kimono Of silk or crepe.
Bath robe.
Bedroom slippers.
One pair Of high black shoes. one
pair of high tan walking boots. ono
pair Of low pumps. one pair Of black
to match the dressy evening gown.
one pair Of white pumps and one
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One dark silk petticoat.
One sateen petticoat
Six combination suits.
y Six union suits or undervests.
Five pairs of silk stockings.
Five pairs OF cotton stockings.
-Four nishtgowns.
A rubber stamp for marking wash
laundry Is to be done at the school.
The Gymnasium Outfit.
A gymnasium suit and shoes are
not included In this outfit. because
at most OF the schools a uniform
costume Is required. and the outfit
purchased at home may not be ac-
ceptable.
1t Is to be remembered that the
school eiri seldom has the time or
inclination for doing much repairing
to her clothing. and 1t is really q
matter of necessity to see that all
hooks. eyes. and buttons are sewed
with extra firm thread: Dresses with
over-elaborate tucks. pleats. and puff
finRs are also likely to be a poor
Investment. Materials that wrinkle
easily are also Impractical.
For school wear. one-piece dresses
n RI af Etrtc
the sweater are sort Of unofficial
uniform Enthusiastically adopted by
college. girls for daytime wear.
Lingerie dresses or simple gowns
Of light silk find favor for
the evening. while for the noon din
OF taffeta or crepe de chine Is most
appropriate.
Need For Evening Coat.
Girls leaving their dormitories
after dinner like to have a wrap
other than an ordinary coat to wear.
hence an evening coat Is most
important feature Of the wardrobe.
At least half Of the combinations
or corset covers may be of ripplette
or one Of the other crepe materials
the underc,othing needs to be par
ticularly elaborate. or 1t will not
survive the year In the school laun-
dry. One or two dressy chemises
and full length slips may be In
cluded for wear under thin eve
ming dresses.
SILK stockings. II changed fire.
Quently. are about as practical as
those Of cotton and look much bet
ter for all but sport wear. The boot
. silk hose are sold for about the same
prics as those of Isle. so the differ
ence In expense Ia slight.
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