| Show Tlie Proper Reception Gnvru I There is but a slight difference between be-tween a reception and an evening gown the costume which is considered consider-ed proper for any evening affair being counted in equally good taste at a reception re-ception writes Isabel A Mullon in ant an-t > article on Re L 1eption and Evening Gowns in the Ladies Home Journal The difference only consists in this that one may war rather heavier gowns that is velvet brocade or silk at a reception while tulle chiffon and light qualities of silk would be dedicated to an oven ing party The hostess at a reception aims at having h < T dress give the impression of dignity while at a dance she will look almost frivolous as far as material ma-terial is concerned as does her I daughter The short train noted at the reception is not seen at the dance and although all laws of fashion and Kood taste forbid the wearing or a bonnet in the evening at a private l house still if an elderly lady appeared appear-ed with one at a reception it would be considered quite proper |
