Show Everyday Gowns Of course every woman has hanging in her wardrobe some epic and span gown that comes out only on state occasions In this she feels wonderfully dressed up but far from comfortable Everyday gowns for everyday happenings are what all women are interested in Many fabrics whose cost seems not compatible with their beauty and serviceable qualities make up into very delightful little gowns for ordinary ordi-nary occasions Serges plaids cheviots and the standby cashmeres are the best for this purpose A pretty gown which cost its wearer less than 1 was of blue serge combined with an allwool plaid in tartan colors The lining had a facing a foot deep of the plaid which gave tho appearance of an under petticoat when the plain cloth was slightly draped over i The bodice a short one had a wrinkled front ot tho plaid over which was a jacket effect in plain goods The sleeves were of the plaid and a navy blue silk belt with metal clasp completed avery a-very jaunty and inexpensive costume The checked cheviots are especially sdapted to the plain tailormade style of gown These In dark tones for winter wear when trimmed with silk braid and rows of tiny buttons produce very smart and natty effects One which attracted much attention owing to the exquisite fit bad the new cornet skirt The sldo seams were slashed showing panels of broadcloth a shade darker than the body of the gown These alashes were outlined out-lined by rows of small velvet buttons Toe basque carried out the same idea the vest being of broadcloth bordered with buttons The colors employed were two tones of green In making up Inexpensive materials it is always well to remember that the less trimming one puts upon them the bettor they are apt to appear Philadelphia Times |