The morning times., 1895-10-06
Nem costumes
For Fair cyc1ists
RIDING GOWNS ESPECIALLY DE.
SIGNED FOR ALL WEAR.
Pretty Effects Produced in Green,
Blue or Golden Brown
Cheviots.

The rad for bicycle riding has reached
such a height that many of the fair sex
are inquiriDg how they can fashion q
costume that viii be suitable for riding
! and yet be modest and attractive In cut
ting a cycling skirt the great art is to cut
u fuii enough, but not too full. 1t should
be about four and half yards wide, with
much fullness on the hips.
| y stylish bicycle costume is made Of
navy blue cloth. Tffeskirt is scanty enough
for its purposes, while the double box plat
| in the front gives an additional fulIness,
which is utilized when the rider raises her
| knees. The box plat is held in position, to
| the depth OF thirteen inches, by six smoked
pearl buttons, three being arranged on
either side.
The bodice has double box plat ex-
tending from shoulder to shoulder and grad
uated to the waist. The plat is ornament
ed on either side with three buttons. The
belt anu collar band are made OF black silk
The bouffante sleeves are plain. Navy blue
cloth CATERS and knickerbockers are worn
with this costume.
AS TO HATS.
The blue felt sailor hat is trimmed with
band and stiff bow of black satin ribbon.
very pretty costume Is made of golden
brown cheviot. The skirt is very graceful
and comfortable, both on and off the
machine. On either side of the front gore
Is a fan plating, which gives the necessary
fulIness when riding. Two straps can be
fastened across the plaits by buttons, thus
giving the effect OF walking skirt when
off OF the bicycle.
The Norfolk jacket has painted revers
and collar. The collar and belt are of
dark brown velvet The gigot sleeves are
finished at the hand by a deep stitched hem.
Thegaiters are made oftbe cheviot. a W bite
chenisette, with high collar and black
satin tie, Is worn with this stylish costume.
The soft felt hat, matching the costume,
has a turned-up brim, with an iDdented
crown, adorned with a band OF dark brown
ribbon, the left side having a fan Of
ribbon, while the right side is ornaRented
with dainty little quill.
Another costume IS made of black cloth.
The short skirt is buttoned on both sides
with small, black cloth buttons. Eight rows
OF stitching encircle the foot Of the skirt.
The bodice has round basque, and Is worn
over a white skirt with a high collar and
four-in-haDd tie. The leather CATERS are
fastened with enameled black buckles.
STUDY IN GREEN.
An attractive costume is made of ivy
green Venetian cloth. A short, full skirt,
reaching just below the knees, falls over
full knickerbockers of the cloth.
The short jacket, with pointed peveR
and collar, which ca u be worn either open
or closed, has a full basque, and is lined
throughout with white duchesse satin.
When open 1t displays a double-breasted
waistcoat of white box CLOTH The sleeves
are cut leg -o'-mutton shape. A white
chemisette with black satin tie and CATERS
OF the cloth completes the costume.
Aonther costume is made of dark blue
cloth, with plain, fun skirt.
The coat bodice is made like mans
morning coat, with cutaway front and use
full hin pockets. The coat is lined with
shot silk, and is fastened with three
smoked pearl buttons. Under this is worn
charming little double breasted waist
coat of chamois leather, fastened with
smooth gold buttons A white linen
chemisette, with high collar and black
satin four-in-hand tie, is worn with this
costume. The sleeves are gigots- The
CATERS are of blue cloth. KnickerbOckers
are of course worn with this suit.