The herald., 1895-08-04

setting for her beautiful complexior. dark
hair and eyes. This will be worn on ped
estrian excursions. The bloomers were
full and were finished around the bottom
with three-inch black braid. giving the
effect of skirts when the wearer was
standing. The coat was long, thrty-siX
inches from neck to hem, and was lined
with black satin. The lapels and collar
were faced with the same. 1t was three
button cutaway. A gray alpine hat,
gray leggings and black patent leather
shoes complete the costume.
What would you suggest for general
knockabout costume; one that could be
worn on all occasions, in all sorts of
weather. Mrs. Waters was asked.
Il cannot answer you better than by
showing you my own costume. designed
especially for long country runs and hard
grey color because it will not show dirt.
Each leg is one yard wide. This gives
the skirt effect.
There was q black stripe about an inch
wide down the side of eacn leg and a
pointed girdle, also of black, sewn OH
the waistband, did away with the, wear
ing of belt. a single breasted coat,
English back. had black collar and
lapels.
with this, said Mrs. Waters, ~ wear a
grey Alpine hat and black jersey leggings.
l think it is sensible and pretty costume.
Occasionally 1 take it to the tailor's
and have it cleaned and pressed and
Great care must be exercised in the Sc
lection of material for the bloomer cos
tune Goods which will spot or shi ink
should be avoided. Fine broadcloth and
the imported bicycle cloth are the bes-
materials. Solid colors are the safest and
wisest. There are ladies who can wear
colors and combinations which would
make Others look frightful, but these are
in the minority. l hope some enterpris-
ing manufacturer will put good quality
of duck in solid colors on the market next
season Snits made of il would be much
cooler, cheaper and more easily kept
clean. Such delightful costumes Tor gen.
eral outing wear it would make"
'Do you mean to say that bloomers
will be worn as stree. costume next
summer
Il don't wish to be too hopeful, but
things look that way to me. |. for one.
will be- glad if it is so. A woman who
has once worn bloomers dislikes to put
on skirts. | know it from my own ex-
perence and that of Others. AS you see,
| wear them about the office all the time
and have even ventured to wear them on
the street cars to and from my home.
However. occasions arise when 'discre-
tion is the better part of valor,' and thea
off go bloomers and on goes the skirt. l
y
| find the skirt uncomfortable. "
The accompanying sketches give an
idea of how Mrs. Waters costume looked.
Sketch numb Der one shows the most beau
uful costume. 1t is made with short
skirt. under which knickerbockers of the
is the imported bicycle suiting, pepper
and salt. ~ OF a brown shade. Arouno the
bottom of the skirt is row OF dark
brown hercules braid about two inches
wide. The skirt falls two inches below
the knee and has three box plaits in the
back for fullness. 1t is plain toward the
front and closes down the side with in
visible buttons. 1t can thus be easily
shpTed on or off. The coat is of the Tux
edo style and is also bound with the
braid. The sleeves are large and the cuff
and pockets have the braid binding. The
cap and leggins are OF the same material.
The coat is further ornamented with lit
tie tailor made buttons OF the cloth with
bone inns. The lining is of bright col
ored silk.
No. 2 is what is called the "Norfolk"
coat. In this instance the material chosen
is dark blue broadcloth, and the trim
ming of a small gray checked stuff. Thin
costume is appropriate for stout lady.
No. shows the English coat back.
No. is sketch of the costume worn
by Mrs. Waters and shows the double.
breas front. Mrs. Waters costume
was of golden brown shade. trimmed
with large pearl buttons. The sleeves are
large and there is a narrow brown stripe
down the legs of the Dloomers. The illus-
tration shows the "Alpine' hat, which is
pretty, but not as comfortable as the
Stanley cap. One feature of this kind of
costume commends itself. That's pock-
cts. One can have at least six pockets
cunningly hidden away III the costume,
and six pockets are just what woman
wants.