Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-13
MRS. WILSON'S GOWNS
SIMPLE AND BECOMING
Her Costumes for Paris Trip Are
Far From Lavish; Favors Black,
Shuns Jewelry.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Contrary 10 the
expectations Of the public, the wardrobe
which Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the
President, took with her to Europe is
very simple and contains practically
nothing that is new She did not wear
herself out at the last moment shopping.
but sailed away feeling well and unwearied.
In fact, Mrs. Wilson has only acquired
three new gowns this winter and had worn
all three before she left for overseas She
always wears costumes simple TO the point
of severity in design and finish, but always
of the richest materials, exquisite in
taste and equal to any social demand that
could be made upon her. Therefore she
did not need to concern herself with any
detail of proper costuming, for she could
feel assured of always being well dressed
whether wearing a sport suit or gowned to
meet the dignitaries of the Allied nations
Then too, she is going to a republic and
one devastated by war.
SOCIETY REAwAKENING AFTER WAR.
1t has been limited that if Mrs. Wilson
finds the need for new or more elaborate
costumes, will she not be IN Paris, where
she can quickly purchase the lovehest
frocks to be had anywhere? As the Pres-
dental party expects TO go to England
and Italy, it is taken for granted that these
nations will entertain our Chief Executive
and the first lady of the land, in which
ease Mrs. Wilson will probably have to
make a few additions 10 her wardrobe
suitable for court functions.
Since the war drawing rooms at Buck
ingham Palace have been eliminated and
fn Italy, royalty has done practically
nothing in the way of entertaining. But
- both London and Rome, social life
viii soon resume their course. followed
before the world was plunged into strife
and bloodshed and special efforts will be
made to make the visit of our President,
Mis- wife and our other high government
officials, a memorable occasion. By the
time they arrive in Paris they will all be so
overwhelmed with invitations that any
reconsideration of dress will be next to inn
possible. They viii all fnd it difficult
ITO relax long enough TO select a costume
most becoming and suitable for the next.
loccasion even.
RARELY WEARS JEwELRT.
Mrs Wilson wore one of the three
latest ACQUISITIONS to her wardrobe at the
reception given at the Italian Embassy in
Washington by the Ambassador and
Countess Macchi di Cellere on the night
that word came of the signing of the
nrmistice. 1t is OF blscl, satin, very heavy
ana eiaDOEStSlf DIOCadeOs Nittt large
silver flower. so shiny as TO be almost
white, scattered all over it. The bodice Is
cut rather high in the back, with sug-
eestion of ruff, and cut low square In
front, favorite style with Mrs. Wilson
The skirt was just short enough to reveal
her silver slippers and was made with q
pointed train. Mrs. Wilson has never
adopted the short length evening gown
but always affects q train usually of
medium length, neither very short nor
very long. and generally pointed as on
this frock- Mrs. Wilson rarely wears much
jewelry, but on this occasion she wore a
diamond tiara. Many handsome jewels
were seen that night for the first time since
1914, for few had the desire TO so adorn
themselves while so many were dying on
the battlehelds, particularly among the
members of the Diplomatic Corps.
MRS. WILSON EFFECTS BLACK.
With many OF her black evening frocks
Mrs. Wilson wears black most of the
time for both afternoon and evening
she adorns her hair with becoming black
Jet tiara. Sometimes two diamond stud +!
ded pins are the only hair ornament. often |
her hair is ssimply arranged without decora- !
ton of any sort. She wears few Jewels. |
principally diamonds, and never wears /
pearls OF any sort. She IS very fond Of a /
handsome old set OF canoes, necklace, !!
bracelets and pins, which have long beua |