The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-03
SPORT CLOTHES FOR
 THE BUSINESS GIRL
Outfit Should Combine Usefulness
 With eFminine Touch

The business girl, moro than any other class of woman, needs exercise and outdoor recreation. Nothing will make her feel more like starting the " ek's routine of work than to have spent a joyous Sunday in the woods clothed in an outfit that is part of the days pleasure rather than mis- cellaneous bits of wearing apparel that happen to come under the head of 'sknock-about' clothes.
 When ycu think of skating or hik- ing. the question: To get knickers or not to get them? presents itself. think most girls in tho end decide that they will have them. Knickers are an accepted fact these days, and we are so used to seeing them that they do not cause a ripple, even in the city, as groups of rosy-cheeked ed girls return home after having spent a perfect outdoor day, unhampened by skirts or petticoats.
 There are suits to be had that in- clude both skirt and knickers. The skirts are made in the wrap-around style so that they are not clumsy when worn with the matching bloom CTS. There Is no end to the useful ness of this sort of costume. For a weekend party especially. many good features suggest themselves. The knickers could be worn with 2 sweater for skating or long rambles over the countryside, and if the weather demanded 1t, the coat would give additional warmth. The skirt could be used separately with flan- nel blouse and. of course, the coat lri, l. frio u1Iif fn travelling.
 If you have an old tweed suit, it makes 8 fine basis upon which to build your sport outfit. Tweed wears so well that one becomes tired of 1t long before it Is threadbare or even shabby. but 1t takes on & new sig nificance if 1t Is worn with hat and scarf so colorful and luxurious that in themselves are as interesting as any suit could possibly be, were 1t ever SO smart.
 Hats and their matching scarfs are simply captivating. If you knit, the ~@rrays of wools in the shop windows are sure to inspire you to creat one of those lovely sets. Soft neutral shades are combined with more strtk- ing hues, in wide stripes. and some of the wools are blended in soft blues and grays that give a lovely azure effect when they are knitted into gar ments.
 Suede leather makes a hat and scarf set that is new and different. AL though at first thought it might seem to be difficult to handle, 1t is really quite as easy to sew as cloth. To wear with homespun in soft brown shades that had flecks of red in 1t, you could make hat and scarf set of maroon suede leather stitched with black and yellow silk or wool.
 Many of the knitted suits arc made of downy brushed wool, pla,ided or striped In striking contrasts, but the fluffy surface of the yarn softens the lines so that one Is not conscious Of what might be "too much plaid" if It were of some other material. Need less to say. knitted suits should never be hung up but always laid flat If they are to retain their shape.
 After you have your sport outfit all planned, consider 1t as whole, and if it Is to severe. introduce some dainty, womanly touch. Even though you pride yourself on your ability 70 tramp 10 miles. live up to the fem mine reputation for inconsistency by wearing a pretty blouse. Not a lacy one, to be sure, but have & creamy silk collar with a pleated silk ruffle near you face. or wear tie that is utterly feminine in its appeal.