Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-11-21
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me Inc coat j. now finished upon the edges
wltn 1. 9 me silk cord, and cut moderately
long, above tee bend Of the knee. Of
course F these are of hroadcloth and the
llnlngs are OF rich materials, generally
VI Wnl1 e or black satin, as the taste of the
Wearer may suggest. The vesti is cut low,
puC s ,, not scooped out as formerly,
ZOE the snlrt-bosom must uot show as
prominently as it did last season. The
aoeskln pantaloons measure. for gentle
man I'VE feet ten inches in height, about
twenty -lnche knee and eighteen inches
around the bottom (this is in proportion),
Worked with moderate spring so as to
fall gracefully over the boot. No stiffen-
Ing Is used in the bottoms. =
OVER COATS
The fall overcoat, applicable to any
suit, IS made of dark mixtures or fine
dlagonals; in fact, there is nothing in the
market specially for these overcoats. The
lapels are made perfectly soft, so that they
will turn back with ease. giving stylish
roll, and the silk breast Innings are faced
out TO cover half the lapel. They arc
tinishad with velvet collar matching the
color of the coat, and the edges are bound
or stitched, according to the character of
the goods.
In winter overcoats there is very little
change, except they are not single
breasted, and in the matter OF length they
sare shorter, measuring about one inch
below tie knee. Velvet collars, with the
edges of the coat piped with velvet, will
be popular, giving handsome, rich effect
to the garment, and the facings chiefly
are of matelasse. The cloths principally
used are Whitneys, Cron bic, Elysiums,
fur beavers, Meltons and Kerseys.
A novelty in overcoats is the reversible
Ulster. One side is Of heavy cloth of
one color, and the opposite side shows
subdued plaid. This will become a popu
lar favorite as the cold weather advances
especially with young men: It can be
worn with the plaid side for business and
turned for the evening, presenting very
dressy effect.
FASHIONABLE SHOES.
The prevailing style OF gentlemen's
winter walking boots are calf, kid tops,
cut high in the ankle, either with elastic
sides or buttoned. They are seamless in
front, showing effectually the arch in the
instep; and when warmth is particularly
desired they are lined with chamois skin.
The "Nobbiest" shapes are made on the
Hapgood Spanish arch instep last, with
broad walking heels, wide, heavy double
soles, with a waterproof sole placed be-
tween the inner and outer soles- sure
preventive to wet or cold feet. Where
heavy light shoe is desired the addition
of the cork sole is favorite.
Light or dress walking boots are very
much worn, made with cloth tops, match
ing the suit, and narrow English toes,
with Or without caps. Hard boxed"
toes are thing of the past, soft box
ing now taking the lead, the the being
made very thick and narrow, the foot
extending to the end OF the shoe. The
soles are made heavy, with toe edges
bevelled, giving tllem the appearance Of
being very light. These shoes are made
Oh the extreme Spanish arch last, which
has become equally popular with ladies
and gentlemen. This instep does NOT
neccssitatc the plucing the heel under the
centre Of the foot, but can be used wish O
low, broad heel and b:oad sole, the term
applying only to the instep proper.