The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
YOUR NEGLIGEE

If there is any time at all when it is possible to throw style conven- tions to the winds, it is when the question of negligees comes up for consideration. Your daytime clothes simply must follow the current mode. On the other hand, evening gowns give little more latitude for self expression. but still the choice is limited. Then we come to the house gown. Here there are no restric- tions-whatever, except the bounds of good common sense. Material, style or decoration-it's all up to you.
 The word negligee suggests yards and yards of delicate pink chiffon and web-like lace blown together by a soft wind. Every girl longs for one of these airy, floating confec- tions. Although they. are somewhat impractical for the average girl, you will agree if you are fortunate tremendously satisfying adjunct to one's wardrobe. When you are feel ing in the mood to try new style of hairdressing or experiment with a new shade of face powder. really lovely, fluttering negligee gets right 1nlO the SDlllL or things dHQ utlpS out wonderfully. Then there is luxurious feeling about such a gar ment. Its softness and charm make one feel like a different being and helps get away from the humdrum part of everyday life.
 0 o o 9suns 4a , A Drcssy BOudoir Gown.
 One negligee is an extremely smart and graceful example of the dressy sort of boudoir gown. It is of chif- ion in that curious dull shade of pink known to the girl who uses rouge, as ashes of roses The sim pie coat model was chosen and rows of fine lace arranged on the lower portion to suggest a tiered effect. Like some of our dresses that are trying to be straight and tiered at the same time, the lace trimming outlines imaginary flounces and still keeps the slim silhouette, The lace is ruffled all around the edges of the front and bottom as well as on the wide bands of the elbow. A dull rose and pale pink ribbon are twisted to form a girdle. The coat is charm ing in it's delicacy of coloring and because of the very ftlmy character of the fabric.
 Then we must~peep at the pajamas with which it is worn. They har- monize beautifully with the coat. and one could scarcely be thought of without the other. Very pale pink satin is used to make the sleeveless slip-on coat and rather full trousers. There is a deep yoke as well as trouser cuffs of fine lace. with deeply pointed edges. These are bound with a band of satin that matches exactly the color of the coat. You will say that 1t is sort of waste ful to have such lovely pajamas, hid- ba ic 11a rtrax cra mi V of these eXtravagant outfits.
 The House Gown Of Comfort.
 Another sort of house gown is cozy and warm. Just the kind of thing to wear when you want to curl up with a good book and cheery fire for companions. It is not diapha- has it's particular charm just the same. Old gold brocaded velvet is lined with silk of the same shade and interlined for additional warmth. The wide sleeves areN edged with. soft brown fur and tiny straight collar of fur finishes the neckline. You will notice, too, the ornament at the side of the gown. It is made of vari- colored beads, with tones of green predominating, and from it little folds of the drapinG radiate. This type of gown should be swathed about the figure to make it effec- tive, and in this case the beaded placque takes care of the extra full ness and holds it about the hips.
 There is a long array of lounging robes that you can make yourself, following original ideas. If it turns out to be less professional than you expected, what matter? It is yours to be worn in your own room dur ing your leisure hours and it's mo- body's business whether or not 1t Is strictly in accordance with the dic- tates of fashion. If is satisfies your tastes there will be a lot of fun to be gotten out of wearing it, what ever shape it assumes.
 Negligee Made At Home.
 Corduroy is warm and looks just as pretty as velvet. With the addi- tion of maraboa trimming really lovely robe can be achieved that will be a comfort during the chilly win ter evenings. Another idea for the girl who is clever with her needle Is the suit of heavy satin, consisting of a three quarter coat made Chinese fashion and baggy pants. These are sometimes called smoking suits. It is said that the Parisian dressmakers are creating beautiful sets of this type for their clients. Here we ap- preciate their comfort for resting or
 
 is only a symbol of ther luxurious ness.
 The Christmas gift of robe in- time is sure to please any girl i'm mensely. If you are debating what to give some feminine member of the family for Christmas, a remem- brance of this kind. would be the vary thing. l do not lSalQw whether or n0t men read much about fashions. but if this shonl6 haIpen to meet tiie eye of one -f ti&i ma culine read ss who is thinking of buying hBgligee for someone, here is hint: Scr evening dresses. Then get one taat is fluffy and pretty. Girls like fangs that way. And for the girl ho dosen't happen to get present ( lhis sort, l say, get few yards ti stuff, some odd trimming and go '. it. The pleasure you will set out
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