The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-30
THEWOMAN OF FASHION.
STYLES IN THE COAT FOR FALL
AND WINTER.
Handsome Cloth Ones in Brilliant Hues-
velvet Coats for Dress Observation-Disclosures
mings In Laoss, balloons and Furs.

downright for The Times, lSt)
Verify there is no limit to the indie
pendeLce Of this seasons fashions. The
ouestion IS does the blame therefore,
or the commentator. attach to the
maker Of fashions or TO the wearer OF
them? 1t would seem as though the
former were entitled to part, at any
rate. Of the credit. For Redfern says
that this year there is no law regarding
the length OF coats. I'VE make them"
he says. Ito suit the individual-iong or
short as may be the most becoming"
But there is no such uncertainty about
his cOl0rs According 10 him II Will be
season Of gay ones. The most brilliant
OF all bright ShddeS-thp clear duets,
tans, new autumn reds, rich greens, and
all OF the fashionable purple untS, "lii
be worn. For that of course, only the
finest quality OF smooth cloths VIII be
employed, They will be dOubIe-oreasted.
or double-revered, as the saying is-Inahy
OF them trimmed with FUR me laHo 'i-
are CaTaCule and Sftka fox.
The Innings. like the eXteriors. VIII be
bright and gay arge patterns nrevSaoS
and black. red and black, ana so on
4 fun organ pleated back. or coach
mans back. will bc worn, while the col
lar will be large haring one Sleeves
biggest Of buttons will be worn: The
most popular are almost three inches
in diameter, and are Of smoked pearl
with white pearl design over.
Besides the broad revers. many OF the
coats have an additional trimming IN
the small King Charles cape when
adorhs the back
COAT or ORDINARY WEAR.
But not all Of us are able to wear
these brilliant, rich coverings. one needs
1 ft44F
coat, 70 wear one Of the bright hluets
or tauS. Ordinary occasions suggest
those in quicter tints and more service.
able material. Some that have, Just been
imported are of rough black cloth, mod
crate in all things-length, revers and
sleeves. But it is yet too early in the
season 90 predict what the coat for Ordl-
nary winter wear Will be Ike.
REGARDING the dress coat, however,
there is bat little speculation. | saw
a particularly quiet and particularly
handsome coat, marked seventy dollars.
1t was OF PLAIN brown cloth. very long
reaching 20 what We have been accus-
toned to consider an awkward length
about SIX inches above the skirts edge.
Strange 10 say IT looked very graceful
Tho back had no organ pleats or fun
back with the stitched strap caught
down 10y an invisible button. In front
the collar turned off into high. modest
revcrs, and both were faced with sable.
The fronts were narrow, falling straight
all the way down. TWO large buttons
trimmed each side. above the waist, Be
low. the garment fell loosely. II this
g. a UrcSaEe of the coming CUdt-and so
I have been aSsurcd-We may take IL for
granted that the day of organ pleats
and fun backs Is almost over. | neglect
Ell to make mention of the unique peck
cts inserted below the belt. running up
and down, without tabs. but with the
edges pointed In the center and stitched.
4 handsome dress coat is made of fine
black cloth. and combines an Elton effect
with the three quarter length of the
coat proper. The sharp TeVers continue
in a small Eton jacket. ReverS and
jacket are trimmed with the narrowest
and prettiest of jet and lines OF the
same run up the Jacket fronts The edg-
ing also trims the front and bottom OF
the coat The collar falls In ripplcs, is
edged and banded with jet. ana has an
inner collar Of rich hutter-colorcd lace.
with a ruChe inside OF this. made of
black mousscnc de sole. The whole
appearance Of this Is most simple and
unobStruSiyc, without detractmg one
whit from its elegance.