=For Women.=--This should be as simple as possible. Nothing is in worse
taste than to appear in the mornings, down-town, shopping, or at business,
in over-elaborate costumes. They may be silk-lined through and through, of
the finest materials that money can buy, but they must be simple. For
business, wear a plain shirt-waist, preferably white, not of too sheer
material, so that it may be easily and frequently laundered. A dark skirt,
with jacket to match; a simple hat and belt harmonizing with the rest of
the costume; a linen stock, or collar and tie, and dark gloves. No
jewelry, except perhaps a simple ring or pin.
For wear around the house in the mornings, a little more latitude may be
permitted, although the golden rule for morning dressing should be
simplicity.
=For Men.=--The same golden rule holds good. A plain, dark business suit,
sack coat and vest to match; derby or soft hat, and heavy dark gloves.
Never wear a high hat in the morning, unless for some special occasion,
nor a frock coat, which properly should be reserved for afternoon wear.