The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-28
Langham Hotel,
Portland Place, London, W..

IOftlnnd Place, London, w,
Feb. 10, 1897.
II have just returned to London after
delightful stay III Paris, where T saw
many Americans. Your country is we'll
represented in Paris as here
In Rotten Row to-day I saw the
greatest crowd Of swells. and most OF
them were fairly well gotten up, al
monocle or the low-cut. double-breasted
wnistcoats that they affect. Their silk
hats were mostly bell crowned, and. as
the Prince OF Wales wears one, It must
be the correct thing. A few of the chap
pies wore heavy white kid gloves, and
lheir Ascot ties were held in place
with long gold safety pin. Nine out
OF ten men wore yellow or tan-colored
Walstcoats that never particularly har-
monized with anything they had on,
and Mr.. Poole's head cutter Mr.. Dent.
assured me that even lowered silk
Waistcoats were worn. I saw the sam
pies, but thought them too 'horsey' for
general use. Pointed toed shoes are not
worn at all In London or on the contin-
ent, and even women wear heavy
round-toed boots, that look omfortable
and sensible, to say the least. In q few
days l shall take the opportunity Of
explaining some Of the little points and
details that are in use over here which
are worth copying. AS you know, all
styles Of coats are to be cut shorter.
the shoulders more ample in width,
and the sleeves with a. considerable
amount Of fullness. !a
THE double-breasted frock coat con-
ttnucs q favorite in n somewhat modI-
fed form, being cut shorter and with
less fullness or drapery in the skirts,
and with long, low gorge, and mar
rover and straighter lapels, with but
tons we'll spaced. The materials used
for this garment will be chiefly lambs
wool. worsted and vicunas for the coat
and vest and fancy striped and plaid
wooens and worsted for trousers. A
double-breasted fancy vest will be fire.
quently worn with this suit
For the three-button cutaway. the
noticeable changes are a lengthening
OF the gorge, wider spacing Of the but
tons in front, and q shorter skirt. with
less fullness. The same materials viii
be used as for the double breasted
frock suits excepting for business wear,
which will be made Of fancy suitings of
quiet design.
The single and double breasted
sacque coats afford the artist the
greatest scope for originality Of design.
both in cut and materials. as the almost
unlimited variety OF beautiful colorings
and artistic designs in fancy cheviots.
and homespuns In new effects demon
strate, ETC.. that when made into a
single-breasted. four-button sacque suit.
With the coat naVlnS q long gorge, with
rounded collar and lapel, and the front
cut well forward, with a liberal spacing
Of buttons. the pockets low down and
well slanting, a considerable fullness
about the hips and somewhat shapely
at the waist, a single breasted, five
button notch collar vest, and trousers
narrow and shapely and we'll followed
over the instep, is the ideal business
suit for the up-to-date business man.
Meanwhile I wish you q pleasant
week Of weather for the spring opening,
which think you said would take place
about the 1st of March,"
Note-The opening will be tomorrow.
and during the week gentlemen are in
vited to visit It,
Douwa & Co,
CRANKY Street,
Beecham's pills will dispel the '..hiues.'',,'