The Washington times., 1922-05-14
BY FLORENCE GRIMES.


The beauty Of the bridle-
paths in the park has made rid
ing a popular sport and it is in
riding togs especially that a de-
gree Of independence is noted.
This does not mean, of course,
that the debonair miss who
trots through the park wearing
q tam-o'shanter. a low-necked
blouse or a sleeveless jacket is
well dressed. No. for bad form
IN dress is most assuredly
faux pas in riding. But 1t does
mean that the stereotype prosaic
habit, the knot Of hair at the
-nape Of the neck and the Sc
we're derby that characterized
the horsewoman of a few sea-
sons back is eliminated and in
its place lis the nonchalant at
tire that usage by our smart
set makes popular.
The ruling used to be severity
and when milady appeared for the
morning canter her hair was
pulled back over the ears and
knotted at the neck whether or
not it appeared attractive that
way.
However, whether it be on the
paths. the street or the ballroom
floor we are all ardent worship
pers of the beautiful, and II this
severe coiffure is most unbecom-
ing, why oh, why be a slave to
conventions! It Is in this re-
spect that independence shows IT.
self today, and provided 1t is not
too conspicuous the coiffure Is
made as attractive as possible,
and II a net is worn It need not
be untidy during the canter.
In past seasons one wore Sc
.yere hat, not because 1t was par
ticularly becoming, but because 1t
was the ruling. Nowadays. how
ever, one chooses a hat to suit
ones type. and the comfortable
felt hat is Just as good form as
the stiff sailor or natty derby.
The straw hat with a rolling
brim has won it's way into Sthe
hearts Of the younger set. and is
noticeable on Washington's youth
full horsewomen The parks.
TRADITION has decreed that
necks be covered while riding
and II the conventional stock is
uncomfortable in warm weather
the light weight linen blouse with
q collar similar to the mems
soft shirt is worn. In the fall
color is introduced in the bril-
liant little vests that peep over
the coat closing. Since these are
too warm for spring. ones tie
may be the means Of lending a
And now we come to the habit.
There Is a wide diversity Of ma
terials and 1t maybe OF tweed,
Jersey, linen, crash, khaki or any
material that does not catch the
dust quickly and is not hard to
clean. The coat must be long. One
can almost forecast the demise Of
the belted coat as the coat with
out a belt is in the majority. The
breeches must fit snugly about the
knees and the flare should start
about three inches above the knee.
The buttons do not como on tho
outside Of the calf, but-like a
cavalry officer's-to one side Of the
shin bono and three buttons at
the most appear above the boot.
Boots should be snugly fitted and
with a low heel. Puttees and low
heeled mannish walking boots are
also very appropriate.
Anent accessories, washable
gloves are the most suitable for
this season and q swagger crop
might lend a sporty touch to the
costume.
Good sense must go hand in
hand with style in riding clothes
and exit quickly that flamboyant
type in racey, sensational clothes
who permeates every bride path
and scares the horses!
DURING this time Of the year
Washingtonians not only take
20 the bride paths but to the high
ways, and every four.wheeled con.
veyance from a Ford to a Rolls
Royce wends its way over the
country roads for weekend parties.
This brings about the subject Of
wells and this accessory bids fair
20 popularity during the summer
as we'll as the spring.
The chic little hat for motoring
draws a veil over the fact that It
has little or no trimming. And
var,