THE WELL-DRESSED BUSINESS GIRL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 807, 3 May 1910, Page 3

THE WELL-DRESSED BUSINESS GIRL.

Most girls realise that tho fact of thoir taking part in -business life does not necessarily prevent them from being welldressed women, for to be well dressed consists in always boius;. attired to harmonise with one's surroundings, occupation, or circumstances, says a writer in an Australian paper. Everyone is willing to admit tho charm of simple clothes, as in the .becoming dress of a nurse or housemaid. And the girl who is willing to' mako her presence a pleasing one in the dull office or factory where it may be her part to work will not do it by wearing clothes, totally unsuitable. Of conrse, she is to have her. dainty little touches, but her office is her ship, and she should dress accordingly. Beyond doubt, the crucial point in the business outfiut is usually ■ the blouse, which ■is best worn with a plain navy blue serge skirt, or,' f&iling that, one of the dark heather mixtures which show neither dust nor grease marks. There are many lovely shades of violet, green, - copDer brown, and rose reds that are just ideal for an office blouse, and tho best possible style in always u modification. oJ the simple 6hirt. The fabric in which this should be carried out depends on the age and position of the wearer. For a young girl, it might bo in flannel, delaine, or wincey, while for an older woman silk laerveiileux 'to match .the skirt, is recommended as being exceedingly durable. For those to whom it i« becoming there is nothing neater and prettier than the stiff stock collar and satin tie, but this is too severe and uncomfortable for some. A broad lace insertion threaded with.vel>et ribbon, to bo tied in a bow under the chin, is a pretty alternative,- and in any case there are hundreds of dainty and inexpensive "jabots" or "rabats" in the shops. A smart touch to a lace collar b given by a piece of velvet ribbon drawn through a buckle, instead of being tied in a bow.