Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
TROUSOEAU IS SAID
TO Be COSTLY ONE
Most Of it is American Made and
Best Shops Called on to
Supply Wardrobe.
MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Mrs.
Wilson's trousseau is said by close
friends TO be magnificent in its ex-
tent and to have cost several thou
sand dollars. Most of It is American
made, and the best shops in the
United States were called upon to
supply what the brides friends say
is one of the largest and most care
fully selected wardrobes ever gath
cred by any mistress of the White
House.
There are plain gowns and elaborate
gowns, hats. shoes. parasols. umbrellas.
gloves. wells and other items in ample
number for each and every occasion.
Mrs. Wilson always has been fond of
white and black. but In the selection Of
her trousseau she has given consideration
to the richness of material rather than
to consideration of color Friends who
have seen dinner and reception gowns,
tailored suits. demi toilettes, fasciating
tea gowns and negllgee creations. with
slippers In harmony, In the trousseau, say
velvet Is largely featured as a material.
In Black velvet.
One OF the handsomest gowns In the
trousseau Is In black velvet, with plain.
, flowing skirt. and a highly embellished
bodice. Another velvet gown. French in
its material and treatment, is OF sapphire
hue. Lake the other. 1t has a train. as
have all the evening gowns.
Mrs. Wilson win be hostess at four
state receptions and as many dinners OF
the same character during tho winter.
One gown in her trousseau worthy Of such
occasions In the opinion Of her friends.
IL a white satin, with trimming of
white fox fur. and made with train. A
second white satin Is also made with a
train. but Is not 30 rich In material. II
IL a gown with tunic overdress, open
ing on the front. with the edges bound
In narrow pipings.
Another gown in the tronsseau II Of blue
satin. In one OF the new made-in-France
shades. as they are called. the colors OF
which il is said are Impossible OF imita-
tlon elsewhere. The skirt Is hung In
golden tissue and that is veiled in black
tulle.
Among a number of tailored suits in
the trousseau is green gown. II is of a
dark cloth with a short skirt and flar-
ing half-length coat. The color and cuffs
are OF moleskin. A small velvet hat Is
intended for wear with II. OF the other
tailored suits some Of the more interesting
are a dark blue cloth bound in black silk
! braid. with military air about the
JACKET and gray suede-iike cloth. also
braided in military fashion
Amethyst velvet Costume.
There also Is a three-pieced amethyst
velvet costume, With a small velvet hat
adorned with ostrich tips. 1t has a skirt
that swings clear OF the ground by three
or four inches. There Is q Bouffak effect
to the skirt, and the bodice is largely
: lace net with glints OF sold and methysi
giving changing lights There Is vested
7 OF net and old lace. The coat Is more
4 than full length. all OF velvet with q
!, lining Of self-colored satin embossed II
a gold.
Z A deml toilette OF black net. with low
E neck. long sleeves and short train q
one OF the least elaborate gowns OF IT.
character In the trousseau, In the sam
class. also. Is a delicate mauve SAITH
, with a trimming OF blue and silver. 4
white broadcioth tailored suit. with whit
boots. Is included IA the trousseau an
hlouses for tailored suits. present ever!
. known variety. from fancy Georgett
crepes to plain tub silks. Some mattel
the skirt in color. as. for example,
green crepe with white collar and cuffs
; Most OF the blouaes are white or just OF
the pink flesh tints.