TRAVELiNG DRESS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 34, 17 March 1914, Page 5

TRAVELiNG DRESS.

A survey of the travellers in train and boat leads one to the conclusion that few women know how to dress appropriately (says an exchange) for a long railway or boat journey. Many women, whose taste is unimpeachable when at home, will wear their dowdiest old clothes on a journey, with the idea that any old thing will do to wear among strangers, and travelling offers an opportunity to "finish up" one's old clothes. Yfom-out buttonholes, soiled revers, spotted skirts, etc., which would not be tolerated at* home, are made to serve on a railway journey, "because one gets so dirty, anyhow, you know." No doubt it is impossible to keep Oneself immaculate and fresh on a long train trip, when the dust and smoke are all pervasive, but a great deal can be done by choosing a suitable dress. Above all; avoid light colours and easily crushed blouses. Strictly tailormade types and simple shirt blouses will prove- satisfactory, and the most appropriate colours are greys and browns. ■'■ A'PEACTICAL SUIT. The travelling coat and skirt is-made of a two-toned grey striped cloth. The skirt is quite simple, and decorated with only one large smoked pearl button, below which the seam is left unsewn to ensure freedom in walking and getting in and out of the Continental trains. It is only in Great Britain that the railway stations have platforms level with the railway carriages. The comfortable coat to this travelling dress is cut on smart but simple lines, and it is. fastened with only one large button, like the button on the skirt. The storm collar of grey fox can be closed with a strap and small button." A large patch pocket is a great convenience at all times. Worn with a stone grey crepon blouse and a necktie of orange or cerise, this dress would be eminently practical, and at the same time exceedingly smart, for all kinds of travel. Care should be taken in choosing a hat not to get one which prevents its wearer from leaning back in the carriage, because sitting upright -during a long journey is quite impossible, and many women prefer to keep their hats on to protect the hair from dust.