Evening star., 1933-06-18
Suggestions for Limited
Wardrobe for Many Occasions

Of color cost but q song, but are the
color note that transforms the costume.
Having chosen the color scheme for
the Summer wardrobe. the second step
in building distinguished costumes is
the selection Of one or two simple, well
cut frocks. The clever needlewoman
can often make such frocks herself. or
have them made by her dressmaker.
Especially in Summer, 1t Is important
that they should be simple of line, 50
that they can be easily cleaned, or
laundered.
ONE Of my clients, a woman of ex-
quisite taste, came to me the other
day for assistance in building up GER
tain accessory ensembles. She told me
that the basis of her daytime Summer
wardrobe consisted Of two simply cut
gowns. one In white crepe, the other
in black. With these, she planned to
have a number Of interesting groups
OF accessories. To wear with the black
frock, she chose a very wide belt of
wine-red leather. studded with large
fiat nails, one Of the new wide, dropping
sailors, with very shallow square crown,
in exactly the same tone of wine-fed.
Her tailored leather bag had q single
ornament in wine-red galalith. When
worn with these accessories, the cos
tune became a very smart practical
one for street wear
Now, let me tell you how she trans
formed the same frock. She chose
white pique chechia, q matching
belt and gloves also Of white pique.
and she replaced the red ornament
ON her bag with one In white. The
result was another street costume.
equally smart but so different in char
acter that only q very wise observer
would realize that the same gown
formed the basis Of this second cos
tune
For afternoon wear this woman added
1rlliy f1chu Of rose-colored organdy
an organdy hat with black trim, kid
pumps IN place OF the oxfords she had
worn when the costume was intended
for street wear. And, once again. at q
minimum Of expense, she had created
something interesting and smart.
All OF these groups Of accessories.
CHOSEN to wear with the black costume.
were equally suitable for the white
Tock, which In turn was given versa
Unity through the use of belts and
scarls IN bright colors. I think you be-
gin TO understand why I consider that
accessories are the most important part
OF the costume. For If wisely chosen
they give distinction to the simplest
gown.
DO not advise any woman to econ
omlze on accessories-on q gown.
yes, on accessories, never. Consider
now many times simple necklace of
beautifully cut crystal has transformed
the simplest frock, or what q carved
BIT OF jade has done in creating dis
Junction in an otherwise uninterestinp
costume. A handsome belt. q bracelet
OF interesting design or color, a scarf of
exquisite silk, Is not thing used today
ana discarded tomorrow. Such articles
are beautiful and interesting as long as
they last. The wise woman, feel.
cherishes these things, knowing that
Whatever the season or style, these ac-
cessories will add a note Of charm and
interest to her costume.
Not all accessories, of course, are
costly. Many Of them owe their chief
charm to brilliant color or to dainty
handwork The delightful bits of or
CANDY, collars, fichus ruffs and frills.
which are so in favor this Summer,
might easily be made by any woman
for q few pennies. Such interesting
articles as linen and pique scarfs and
belts mean only few minutes of some
ones time. yet they may quite trans
form simple frock or suit
The clever woman Will appreciate the
importance Of accessories, whether they
be Of the gay inexpensive sort or the
more costly permanent type. She will
understand their part In her costumes,
and will not fail to use them in Great
ing new effects. and in adding versa
tility TO her wardrobe.