Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-20


time keep out the bone-chiiling breezes
which often arise near the close of \ mild
winters day, is what is needed for this
climate.
indeed, one hardly knows what to select
IN purchasing an outer garment as this
winter. from present indications, will be
extremely brief; only on two or three days
thus far has one really felt the need of
other than spring or fall weights.
Jackets and long cloaks are taking the
place of the fall capes, which We're of
medium length and modelled in ever, con-
ceivable shade, shape and material. The
Jackets are made to extend to the knee
ana many below, according to taste They
nearly all possess immensely large sleeves
above the elbow. and fit snugly below.
just Suited to Our Climate.
A wrap particularly adapted to our eli
matte changes is plain jacket of melton,
beaver. broadclcth or other fine material.
cut the regulation style big sleeves. fare
SKIRT and single or double breasted.
With 1t Is TO be worn a handsome collar
cite of seal. Persian lamb edged with seal,
marten, sable, or. in fact, any fur that
harnoniZes with the tone of the coat with
the possible exception of ermine which
should only adorn velvet, damask or other
extremely rich fabric, for carriage recep-
non or theater wear. These collarettes are
made with plated piece of fur, set onto
the main collar, extending out over the
shoulder and having two long tabs similar
TO those worn by our grandmothers many
years ago. Others are made in the circular
pattern, pointed back and front, with full
plaits on the shoulder
A Dressy Cape.
A jaunty cape, suitable for dressy oc-
casions, is of the fashionable magenta
shade lined with black satin. The Fittings
OF the collar are separated by jetted straps
held at each end by a large Jet button.
Inc cape itself is scattered with diamond
cut jet. Other colored velvets and satins
VIII make up equally well in this style.
A very dressy cape for a young lady was
shown me a few days ago 1t was made
of vieux-rose glace velvet, outlined with
sort white fur and trimmed with jetted
guipure passementerie in graduated widths.
IT was lined with white satin duchesse
me double cape was slightly rippIed and
edged with the fur. The extremely high
collar was also bordered with fur and
was worn love of a muf OF the same vel
vet and fur, ornamented with satin-faced
velvet ribbon and posies.
A novel and very comfortable wrap seen
on the promenade was a short roundabout
jacket of sealskin with immense sleeves
OF Persian lamb. Lapels and extension col
lar finished the neck. OF course, the Per-
sian lamb is very costly and more eco
nomical material such bengaline or
other heavy silk will answer as we'll Those
who have fur capes or wraps that are passe
can utilize them in this way. as they are
quite dressy worn with any color skirt
Hungarian jackets made of dark blue or
military red and trimmed in black astra-
khan make a very attractive and stylish
walking wrap Long pelisses of black
satin, velvet or MORE are among the novel
exceedingly taking
model is of black MORE with collarette of
magenta velvet trimmed in mink tails
carriage wrap worn by one of the ex-
tremest of the Partisan elegantes is of
black satin duchesse made in a loose COM
Portable fashion with revers and cuffs of
rich dahlia velvet. 1t is deeply bordered
with ermine and has vest of the same
fur.