The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-11-17
OVERCOATS FOR MEN
The Sartorial Artist Makes
Some Seasonable Sketches.
GETTING READY FOR WINTER.
Suggestions for Those Who Want to Be
Well DreSssd-Relative Merits
of Designs and Colors.

AS we again turn our attention to
fckle fashion. We find her with folded
wings resting on her laureis. sublinely
conscious OF having fulfilled her arduous
task of preparing suitable and harmoni-
Gus outer garments for her admiring fol-
lowers. And il is with feeling akin 70
delight that we perceive. as We gaze on
her handiwork, marveis of beauty. COM
bined with taste, elegance and comfort.
The overcoat is to man an Indispensable
article of wearing apparel. We can not
all have an overcoat for each and every
occasion which strict conformity TO fash
ion demands. yet by indulging in little
diplomacy we can at all times appear
well dressed by selecting the favorite.
We find that overcoats are much short
er this season than Of yore, and, IL IS
quite unnecessary TO add. much more be-
coming. After carefully scruunizing
Danes Fashions brain-racking ideas, We
find her closely allied TO two very appro-
pirate and convenient styles which she
sets forth as her favorites, they being the
Chesterfield or fiy-front overcoat. and
the Surtout or double-breasted overcoat
The Chesterfield.
The Chesterfield is the most permissible
all-around coat shown. and its popularity
is Justly due 10 its symmetry OF form,
outlining il family, yet having that loose
ly fitting quality so acceptable TO good
plain, with the exception OF being silk
lined. and the silk extending to the edge
The edge is single stitched and the seams
are plain the collar is of moderate width
and of the same goods as the coat.
Several very handsome shades In ma
terial are being used, the leaders being
green, brown and Oxfords, although or
these brown seems to have the ascend
ency.
The surtout.
The Surtout, or double-breasted frock.
overcoat has again sprung into public
favor after having been laid aside for
several seasons. and IL bids fair TO again
reclaim its old-time popularity, especial
ly among good dressers or those who need
not question the price. Another possible
reason is, perhaps, on account OF its
closely fitting proportions outlining the
form in a very pronounced and dignifed
manner. In finish this outer garment is
quite elaborate, being lined throughout
with silk, and extending to either the but
ton holes or TO the edge. a velvet collar
adorns II of more than moderate width.
The edges are corded or double stitched.
as fancy may dictate, and the seams are
finished likewise. Silk buttons OF pro-
nounced design complete this garment.
Greens and browns in both rough and
finished goods are the only shades shown.
The Box Overcoat.
The double-breasted box, or storm coat,
has lost none OF its past popularity. judg-
ing from the amount of space fashion is
allowing Il in her category OF the swell
things. In length 1t rules supreme. being
for a man of moderate height forty-six
inches long. Little shape, If any, is per-
ceptible The edges and seams are fin
ished raw. Bold lapels with rounded cor
ners are one Of the principal features.
The collar is of velvet, three inches wide.
Both wool and silk Innings are used in
finishing this garment. The fabrics prin-
cipally used are Meltons, Kerseys, and
for extremely severe weather Irish frieZe
in brown and blue of various hues.