The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-22
Co. MARTHA GooDE ANDERSON.


- Jumped out of their beds In
,he twinkle Of an eye. II became
Docossary to have warm extra gar
,,,ents near at hand to wear .ver ones
r,rht clothes when the run for the
,,rderpround shelter was made. A
now garment was brought OFT to meet
,his media soft, loose and very warm
,hinr-a cross between long evening
coat and n boudoir gown.
II seems since the advent OF this
new garment as IL 1t fills thousand
needs and therefore has come to stay.
One OF its duties Is to 90 In the week
,nd suit case for house parties ana
as we are having a revival or these
ht,,e visits, the sort OF thing / am
describing is much in dsmand as
country homes are not always as
xnrm as steam heated apartments and
hotels however attractive they may
be.
one OF the. new garments is made
,r b;us matelasse, in a new shade
called peace blue" The shade Of blue
&c perfectly heavenly just as peace Is
and is destined to be extremely
ronular The lines of the gown wrap
tollorr those Of the Japanese kimono,
with one side long enough in 'front.' to
drape over the figure in q tunac erect
This is quickly caught in place with
a snap fastener.
The matelasse Is lined with a heavy
b,ue satin and has a warm inter-
lining of quilted satin. Around the
neck there is a straight band OF gray
fur which fits tight and we'll UP to
,he ears. giving the greatest amount
y, comfort and warmth. The sleeves
are long and close in at the wrist
though not tight enough to snip on
with difficulty. This sort OF thing
can even be worn outside OK ones
room, as II has all the appearance OF
fitted frock, but is as comfortapIe ana
warm as the most neglgee OK gar
ments.
other Apparel In Demand Toe.
As said. the house party is return
ing, and with its return comes a de-
mand for all sorts of new apparel, for
women can never thoroughly enjoy
any social affairs unless dressed APP
propriately If, therefore, one plans
for skating in the morning on the
near by pond, It is certainly no fun TO
end ones self equipped with a pair
Of high heeled slippers and pumps
with tan spats. The first considera-
ton. therefore. for the country house
party is shoes. Nowadays, shoes are
shoes, and not merely things Of
beauty. s-
A stunning waterproof boot with a
good thick sole. a fiat heel and plenty
of foot room is part OF all well dressed
women's wardrobes as a matter Of
course. It is astonishing how very
smart these heavy bootG look. The
stockings which go with them are Of
heavy, warm cashmere. stylish and
found 10y all who have adopted them
of such comfort that silk and Isle are
dlsdained.
Perhaps this sort OF foot comfort
wehave learned from our army, which
is said to have the most comfortable
shoes In the world. ~ any rate, the
larger shoe has created the necessity
for a heavier and better stocking.
Many young women are wearing white
ribbed cashmere stockings reminiscent
of our grandmOther's day when only
white stockings were considered good
form. Some smart hose, suitable for
golfing, cross country tramping and
skating, are Of this heavy wool woven
in agreeable heather mixtures and
worn with high tan boots or low tan
pumps and spats.
Ideal SHIT In of Tweed.
or course the ideal suit for outdoors
and week-ending ia one of tweed,
simply made and without pleats which
need constant attention TO look well.
The Scotch mixtures with pebbly
surface show a pleasant intermin-
Cling OF colors Soft silken skirts with
turnover collars and ties are worn
with these smart suits and sport hats
with wide brims and little trimming.
OF course this sort of suit by 10
means takes the place OF the hand
somer broadcloth. duvetyn or serge
one wears on arrival.
In making such a visit It Is always
wiser TO take more things than one
thinks will be needed, for. unexpected
occasions are always arising and
being without the needed apparel Is
hard on hostess and guest-harder
though, on the former, for nothing is
30 cXasperating as the borrowing
guest.
An afternoon dress for the tea hour
md informal moments Is indispeIis-
able. II is not necessary to have
tuch a dress-an elaborate one
smart velours in one Of the
rev and beautiful colors-mahogany
Or peace blue-is pleasing. This new
fabric, WOODEN and of velvety softness
IS ono of the triumphs of the manufac.
tuners art, and it has been years
since 4 more delightful material has
been displayed. The velours dresses
are left untrlmmed even having NJ
G-rs, They are made for the mos
~ III uAS r'Aon effects with unbrokeT
lines. but do not, however. in tho
least resemble the chemise dress. Oi
course few jewels are worn with these
frocks, though one jewel pin is per
mit,ed
Satin enjoys high favor and SOM
rocks OF Georgette are shown. but fol
IA" most part combined with a heavie
material, satin or velvet--and. trlmme'
with fur. The gown OF knitted ma
'rrihl, tricoette and tricot Is not 81
popular AZ earlier in the season
though sim seen. "A
All Knitted suits Seen Now.H
Wy curious contrast the knitte
4 appears, The skating costume
EN!tted emf RIv nv hand has arrivo,