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 or velvet and draped to the figure. Often it has a V decollete in the back and a mere wisp of the material forms a short train.

Of course, in the summertime a simple lowneck organdie dance frock is quite correct for evening.

A type of dress which is popular for restaurant dinner wear and the theatre has only a slightly low neck and no sleeves. It is made of silk, lace or velvet. It is not necessary to wear an evening dress or a restaurant dinner dress to the theatre unless one is to be seated in a box or is joining a party who are formally dressed for evening. If one’s escort is wearing street clothes, it is permissible to wear street clothes such as a suit or tailored frock.

For little informal evening socials, an afternoon frock is in good taste.

If one attends evening functions, some sort of a wrap of taffeta, satin, brocade or velvet is a necessity.

With a formal evening gown one should go hatless. However, a hat is worn with a restaurant dinner dress.

Street Clothes: Whether you live in the city or the country, your wardrobe must have one or two costumes in it suitable for what is termed street wear. It’s the semi-tailored type of costume one puts on for a shopping excursion or a trip to town.