he
result of conscious effort.--_Bien soine_ a hall-mark
of our period

X WOMAN DECORATIVE IN HER SUN-ROOM 116

Since a winter sun-room is planned to give
the illusion of summer, one's costuming for it
should carry out the same idea.--The sun-room
provides a means for using up last summer's
costumes.--The hat, if worn, should suggest
repose, not action.--The age and habits of those
occupying a sun-room dictate the exact type
of costume to be worn.--Colour scheme

XI I. WOMAN DECORATIVE IN HER GARDEN 124

In the garden the costume should have a
decorative outline but simple colour scheme
which harmonises with background of flowers.--White,
grey, or one note of colour preferable.--The
flowers furnish variety and colour.--Lady
de Bathe (Mrs. Langtry) in her garden
at Newmarket, England

II. WOMAN DECORATIVE ON THE LAWN

One may be a flower or a bunch of flowers
for colour against the unbroken sweep of green
underfoot and background of shrubs and trees.--Chic
outline and interesting detail, as well as
colour, of distinct value in a costume for lawn.--How
to cultivate an unerring instinct for
what is a successful costume for any given occasion

III. WOMAN DECORATIVE ON THE BEACH

If one would be a contribution to the picture,
figure as white or vivid colour on beach,
deck of steamer or yacht

XII WOMAN AS DECORATION WHEN SKATING 134

Line of the body all important.--The necessity
of mastering _form_ to gain efficiency in any
line; examples.--The traditional skating costume
has the lead

XIII WOMAN DECORATIVE IN HER MOTOR CAR 145

The colour of one's car inside and out important
factor in effect produced by one's carefully
chosen costume

XIV HOW TO GO ABOUT PLANNING A PERIOD COSTUME 154

Period.--Background.--Outline.--Materials.--Colour
scheme.--Detail with meaning.--Authorities.--Consulting
portraits by great masters.--Geraldine
Farrar.--Distinguished collection of
costume plates.--One result of planning period
costumes is the opening up of vistas in history.--Every
detail of a period costume has its fascinating
story worth the knowing.--Brief historic
outline to serve as key to the rich storehouse
of important volumes on costumes and
the di