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LADY DUFF-GORDON, the famous "Lucile"
of London, and foremost creator of fashions
in the world, writes each week the fashion
article for this newspaper, presenting all that is newest
and best' in styles for well-dressed women.
Lady Duff-Gordon's new Paris establishment brings
her into dose touch with that centre of fashion.
Lady Duff-Gordon's American establishment is at
Noi. 31 and 39 West Fifty-seventh street New York.
lylady DUFF-GORDON
("Liclle")
DO you find yourself lik
ing ono color, or ono
shftdfl nf Itnmn rnln'w
more than any other? So
you And that, perhaps, uncon
sciously you have a touch of
this color In ovory costumo?
That It has begun to really '
have a .moaning to you?
If this is not truo of youraolf do
you not Hnd "that It is truo of soma
of your friends? Are you not con
clous that among your women
friends there are some with whom
you always associate certain colors?
And have you noticed that some
of your friends are apt to have their
costumes all cut along the same .gen
eral lines?
You may have wondered at this,
so called fad of those friends but re
mained la Ignorance why? Pretty
Marie always has a bit ot purple
somewhere In her costume and, why,
the stately Sarah Is never without a
touch of green.
Of course there are many reasons
that are perfectly patent to the most
casual observer, the goneral becom
lngness of a color Is the most obvious,
but It Is with the more subtle reasons
that I am Interested and It Is of
these reasons thai i moan 10 write.
It Is all very well to say that
Marie wears purple because It Is be
coming to her and never wears red
because It is not In these days ot
the ready-to-uso cosmetics and the
applied hair design any woman can
wear any color, no matter what she
was born. Therefore, we must seek
a deeper reason than becomlngness.
I believe that In every woman's
life there has been an episode that
affects her whole being and that con
sciously or subconsciously, it affocu
be? dressing. I believe that every
article of a woman's clothing has
some meaning, that her choice of
stockings and lingerie are controlled
to a great extent by ibis episode. I
have a client who, for instance, will
sever have a bit of yellow anywhere
in her costumes; the very sight of
bright yellow sunshine atfects her
unhappily. One day she told me
that yellow was associated with a
great tragedy in ber life, and that
every time site saw it she recalled
that great sadness.
Villi ttat4 eatfA Efm am
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havo capitalized such tragedies and
have ever kept with thorn somo me
mento of them. There will be the
faded bunch ot flowers that Is all
that Is loft of an early lpvo affair, or
a danco programme that brings back
HOW TO BE AGREEABLE AND WELL-BRED
a GREEABLE manners lend at
f tractlveness to a man or wo
x man fully as mueh at physical
beauty. Mme. Cavallerl gives valua
ble Information to the readers of
thin newspaper on the care pt tholr
personal charms every other Sun
day. On the Intervening Sundays
Mrs., Prank Learned discusses the
equally Important subject of social
charms. 8ho Is a member of New
York fashionable society, widely
known as a writer on etiquette and
kindred social topics.
By Mrs. Frank Learnetj.
AN evidence ot good training Is
to suppress undue emotion
In Tubllc Whether It (a an
emotion of laughter, anger, dliap
polntment or mortlflcatlon of any
sort, one's tono should bo free
from excitement. Self-command Is
a quality to bo striven for, whether
at home or abroad. Even in the
midst of those who are strangers.
It Is desirable to make a favorable
rather than a disagreeable Impres
sion. One Is obliged for one's Own
sake to maintain the dignity which
forbids doing anything that attracts
observation, comment or criticism.
An agreeable companion in travel
ling makes the most ot tho enjoy
ablo experiences and tho least ot
tho unpleasant parts of the Journey.
Often there may be annoyances or
discomforts, but one who has good
sense and good humor does not
complain but tries to keep a cheer
ful temper and an amiable expres
sion of countenance. An expe
rienced traveller does not accuse
or abuse officials, and Is not severe
ly, exacting. If an Inquiry must be
Copyright, Hit, or
the night when Jie left forever. ,
Thosp were and stll ate, I must
admit, very mid-Victorian methods;
to-day we, are more modern and la 'a
way we flaunt our heart histories on
our persons, but by no means do we
made It Is made
politely. It a train
is. . late, luggage
missing, or hotel
a cQommodatlons
unsatisfactory, it
Is a test of man-
ncrs not to be in
dignant and not to
demand rights an
grily. If employes
do not carry out
rules properly ono
may call their at
tentlon to this
firmly but courte
ously. Complaints
against them
should never bo
made from a spirit
of revenge, but
Don't Carry
Boxes or
Baskets.
only when the rights of the travel
Ung public must be upbejd-
Nolsa or display when travelling
stamps a person at once as not con
versant with good form.
Consideration for others Is
obligatory. A well-bred person la
careful not to place bags or wraps
on an adjacent seat In a train while
ignoring the fact that someone Is
looking for a seat If someone asks
if a place is reserved, one should
remove things promptly and with a
gracious air. One should not throw
a wrap or coat over the back of a
seat In front when it is obvious that
It la an inconvenience to others, nor
should one open a window and let
In a draught if others are made to
suffer by it
Although it is a fault to be offi
cious or Intrusive about offering In
formation to one's fellow travellers.
It Is equally a mistake to have a
haughty, cold reserve wh,en oa
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carry our hearts jon our sleovesl
It is bocause of 'this that Marie
always has a bit of purple some
where on. her person. It Is because
of her modernity, 'that, Sarah Invari
ably has a hint of green In her cos
tumesand the virginal debutante
who doos not yet know the wor.ld
has always gray or soft, .warm browi
in ber costumos.
In the large picture that J' am Send
- lng you I, ant showing 'an eplspde '
gown that carries a heart secret that
only the Initiated realise. This Is a
simple little frock In its way, but oh!
sees that information is needed. It
Is kind to give It readily and not to
be Indifferent to tho Wants of
others.
Sensible women arid, those who
are sure ot themselves, know "that
refinement and culture go' hand in
hand with simplicity in dress and
demeanor. Costliness and elabora
tion in dress an.d the wenrlpg'ot
Jewels when travelling are' avoided
by everyone with, good taste' and a
sense of tho fitness of. things.
While it is true that lighter colors
are worn now than formerly and
thinner materials are chosen., for
warm days, It' s equally true that
nothing that la conspicuous is over
correct and that perishable ma
terials or those that ,soll quickly
are undesirable. , A gown that
might be suitable for a short trip
In a drawing-room car Is not appro
priate tor a long Journey in an or-
dlnary car.
To dress correctly for travelling
Is to wear what Is simple, service
able and neat A tailored suit ot
serge or other lightweight woollen
material Is Indispensable, the color
being gray, dark blue, brown or
black. In warm weather dresses ot
pongee, voile, mohair or linen are
used. A good supply, of washable
waists should be included In one's
outfit the simplest styles, high In
the neck, being suitable. When
travelling rapidly from place to
place It Is advisable to have few
dresses. Plenty of gloves, fresh
neckwear and a good supply ot un
dergarments are necessary. When
remaining but a few days In a
place one's clothing may bo washed
promptly at a hotel laundry.
Absolute treshnoes ot attire is
Let Your Wardrobe Tell the
Story of Your Love Affairs,
Says Lady Duff'Gordon
Dove Gray
the talo that it could toll If It could
speak. , ,
It Is created in a soft shade of
gray, the true debuntanto gray al
though Its wearer Is long past that
happy stage. But she wears it be
cause it recalls an episode of her
debutante 'days. The little grey
lady I call her. but there are- those
who say that she would better wear
Bcarfet
Notice, if you please, the extreme
simplicity of the design: the sub
drapery; however, gives It the tinge
of sophistication that the wearer ac
WHEN mVELUNG---AMlNS
necessarily tho rule for a well-bred
woman. Shabbiness is unpardon
. able. Anyone who thinks that
anything, will do" for travelling Is
mistaken. Aside from the chances
pt, moo ting friends or acquaintances
and wishing to mokq a good ap
pearance, one's own self-respect
demands that one should be care
fully dressed at all times.
A hat plainly trimmed, without
feathers or flowers, Is In good taste.
A more dressy hat may be provided
for occasional use. Qloves of gray
, suede or tan dogskin aro useful, or
silk gloves may be worn In very
warm weather. An Important rule
Is that gloves should remain on the
hands. Nothing Is more unattrac
tive, as "well as showing a neglect
of good form, than ungloved hands
In the street or "when travelling.
ninvoi whlrh are inexpensive may
. bo -worn, but gloves must always be
worn for the purpose of neatness.
Shoes snouia do
black Oxford ties,:
nr tnn in Summer.
Women who are
correct in Jtaste
prefer not to wear
nnmm or fancy
shoes ot any sort
in the street or
for travelling, nor
do they wear
transparent stock
ings. Plain lisle
thread stockings
of black or tan to
match the Oxford
ties are best
A man wears
for travelling a
sack suit or cuta
way suit of tweed.
Don't
Inquire of
Stranger-
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Costume of Rare Blue Crepe, Recalling the Hap
pinesss of the Honeymoon to a Bride of a Year.
quired when she went through her
.episode.
In the picture of the very beauti
ful evening gown, with Its very new
fishtail train, there Is a memory that
Is very wonderful to the woman who
will wear it. This Is an exquisitely
spanglod green tulle that looks very
like the color of tho sea Just as the
wave turns but before ty breaks.
Sea foam tulle with sea green span
gles should mean happiness to any
woman, and it does to the one I have
in mind. It recalls, no it epitomizes,
an episode that Is all loveliness, even
though It Is now but a memory. And 1
I wonder why It is that some women
make all memories unhappy while
others make theirs all happness.
And now this brings mo back to
the sea-green dress. For this woman
loved on a Summer evening and a
Summer sea; no, she has not mar
ried the man, but she says' that her
memories of that love will be with
her all her life long, and while she
does not carry them lh every one of
her gowns she has epitomized them
In this delightful costume. And she
Is never more happy than when she
is wearing it-
chevlot or flannel; a derby or straw
hat or a soft felt
At hotels In the evening in Sum
mer women wear dresses of fou
lard or other light materials, or
pretty waists of chiffon or lace with
separate skirts.
In regard to luggage much de
pends on what is to bo the length
of one's Journey or absence from
home. For a short trip a small
quantity of luggage Is best. Good
form forbids that a woman should
ever carry a suit case by hand. It
should be checked and thus rele
gated to the car for baggage. A
small travelling bag and an um
brella may be carried. It Is lncor
rect to carry boxes, packages or
baskets.
A convenience Is to purchase one's
tlokot In advance, and to check
one's trunk through from residence
to destination. A smaU extra ex
press charge relieves one thus of
trouble; otherwise It Is necessary
to attend to the checking at the
station.
Women and girts trave alone
more than they used to do. It they
are quiet and dignified they will al
ways be treated with respect It Is
ot the utmost Importance for them
to remember the rule to ask for any
required Information either at an
information bureau, a ticket office,
or from officials at railway,, stations
or on trains or boats. They should
avoid making Inquiries ot strangers
and should be prudent In entering
Into conversation with thorn. If a
civility is offered by a stranger a
woman expresses her thanks and
lhat ends the Incident.
Under no circumstances should
one take a present cf frjitt or bon
It the third picture I know you
are wondering what kind of a mem
ory that recalls. Well, prepare to be
disappointed, for that recalls the hap
piest kind of a honeymoon! This
is the gown that I created for a bride
of a year. She came to me and said
that she was so happy that she must
have a costume to express her hap
piness, "ijy honeymoon was the
most wonderful time of my life. If
I should die to-morrow," sho added.
And I do feel that I have succeeded
in this costume. The color is a rare,
and wonderful blue, the blue that a
baby's eyps are the day they are"
born and this Is a very radiant blue,'
indeed. It is a silky crepe, marvel
ously .draped, aQd there Is much real
lace, on It; the bodice Is nearly all
lace, and there Is the drop skirt to
match:
And the hat is a plqture hat ot
lace that shades the.facp uiost be
wltchlngly. V,
When it was( finished and tho
happy bride saw It vehe? stalled; and;
said, "Ah, before me I see, the hap
piness of my. life, I see'injy, heart
secret shown, but pa one else will
know that I do." , .
bons, or anything of the .sort from
a stranger. It Is better to leave an
Impression of having been, formal
rather than familiar..
Young girls should not '.travel
alone on very long Journeys, If
obliged to go alone they. should bo
met by friends on arriving'. W.omea
travelling alone are careful, to plan
to arrive before evening. Young
girls do not Btop.at hotels alone,
but are accompanied by an older
woman whose presence protects
them from criticism , t
i
By Force of JlaW
Sandy bad conieto London for tho
holidays, and, belnff sojely on '
ure bent, resolved for one In Ala
life to do Mrpse Ur .
Accordingly, on the day nllowtnjc
his arrival, he entered the rtill-room
of a nrst-clasi restaurant land or
dered a. lamb chop for lunch.
After Ions' delay, the1 waiter re
turned, deposited) a chop of ralcro
icoplcal proportion on' the table, and
then retired.
"I say," bellowed the lusty ion of
Scotland after nls ret,reatlnx form,
" -walterl" , ,
"Yes, sir," replied the lmpertur&ble.
one. i .
"Where's my chopr
The waiter said nothing; merely
looked at the Scotsman's plate. So
' Sandy, followed his gas. Then:
"Sorry!" be remarked. . "Toulro
quite, rlsbt At n'rst I thought It u
arcracjt In the dish!" ,
Fashion. Notes
.The latest thins In pajamas Is tho
man Who Sta up last,
Pajamas (ire won mostly between
11 p. m. and a. in, and the neck
arid ankle.'
The princess style of pajama, with
heath skirt effects. Is called the
nlKbtknlrt.