Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 November 1911 — WOMAN'S REALM [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WOMAN'S REALM

IN THE TAILOR-MADES SMART COSTUMES THAT DESERVE THEIR POPULARITY,? One Point In Absolute Demand, and That la That Accessories Shall * Match—Good Idea Shown in . - the Illustration.

The tailor made girl is a distinct species in dress, and no matter what frivolities come into vogue for street wear, there she Is always in the neatest of rigs, with every accessory matching, and looking far more dashing than her befrilled, befeathered sister. For quite young girls there are some very smart shqyt coats in plain doth which mothers often buy for wear with a striped or checked skirt in the same color. Again the suit will be made up In this manner with a bit of the

skirt goods used for an under collar and cuffs of the coat, and if the girl is of the type that needs more dressiness than the plain one-material styles allow this combination is very acceptable. Such a get-up is given for a girl of 16 in the illustration, plain blue cloth and a pretty wool In two shades of blue being used. An entire suit of blue serge would be very good 'and practical in this model, whose collar permits, if liked, the stylish finish at the back. .

The draped turban the girl wears is a suitable headpiece for the suit and it follows one of the fads of the moment in using a bit of the skirt stuff -far a side trimming. What doesn’t the world use nowa-

days for trimming? Almost everything is seen, and with a little taste and finger cleverness anybody can copy some of the most distinctive French garnitures. For example, a stunning black wool dress seen recently showed a collar of white cloth treated to a mysterious edge which turned out to be no. more than coarse black wool crocheted on. The edge was directly on the cloth—a little lattice design—and below this a single row! of bright green wool, caught down" with black, was a lovely finish. Aside from the importance of thei hat, nothing smartens up a stylish: tailored get-up like a handbag of harmonious and distinctive sorL_and here lies the greatest opportunity for home taste and dainty work, for the bags., are made of every conceivable tekture and the more home-made they look the more charming they seem. Some neat little envelope shapes, not very big, but with cord and tassel of silk, are .90 cents. These are in suede and dressed leather, and they look quite elegant with the. simpler suits. Heavy; gloves and a good umbrella kept neatly folded when not in use in its snug case are other requirements for the tailored rig, and one of the stunning colors of the day for both of these is the smoky gray already discussed. The approved gloves are of buckskin and of English make, holding' the hand rather loosely, and in grays and rich yellows.

Hygienic Bathroom. An old bathroom may be almost made over with unlimited white enamel paint The woodwork, floors and wall may all be painted, even the inside of an old tub. Before painting the tub, it Is necessary to be absolutely sure that the tin is entirely free from grease; otherwise the enamel will soon crack off; in fact, two or three coats should be given. it as a foundation for the enamel. . , . Entirely apart from the plumber's bill, a complete oufit for a bathroom may be bought for from sixty-five to one hundred dollars. Including a porcelain enameled tub. Cheaper outfits may be bought, including the painted iron tubs. This estimate includes the small appointments.—-Harper’s Bazar.