The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
FASHIONS OF new YORK.
The Rage For Redingotes Takes
Wide Range.
NEW TAILOR SUITS FOR SPRING.

The Richest Arc of Broadcloth. but There
Are Many Novel yycavcs to Choose From.
Covert Cloth In New Colors Still a Primo
Favorite.
copyright 1895. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
Just now tho retiingotcs hnyc tho most
prominent place among the new outdoor
garments, and they arc worthy all the in
forest they inspire. Rcdingotcs were al
ways handsome garments and now they
are handsomcr than ever because tho march
of progress shows in the perfection of fin
ish, and tho artistic lines in the cutting
Besides all this, the ulster and tho raglan
have both given up of their best features
to add to the new redngotc.
Tho handsomcst of thom are In palo
fawn, beige, gray and drab cloth. A few
for the spring arc mado Of twceds, cheviots
and close serge and many are CT silks,
both plain and embossed. Some few of the
fine cloth ones have quito ornate designs
embroidered upon different parts, the pat
terms showing in very clear relief. Those
made Of silk have folds down the front. or
are brought across in one long unbrokcn
line from neck to foot without darts. The
sides and back are closely fitted
Some of them are princess shape all
through and others have dividing seam
below tho waist like tho new ovo.coats for
gentlemen. Some again do not fit the
figure closely, but are almost like IL man
tie. Still. the rc0ingotc features are al
ways plain enough to recognize.
Damasscc silks, smooth rich satins and
some dark coorcd brocadcs arc all among
tho things considered suitable for these
rcdingotcs but it must DO understood that
those OF tho SilkCn materials arc for ccrc-
monious visiting and not for ordinary
street wear like those of tho brondcloth
tweed and ether woolens.
Tho newest of tho mantle redinCotcs
havo deep plaits in front, one on each side.
falling from yoke more or less ornament
ed, and ono in the back. These reach to
the bottom of the garment, which should
touch the floor. There are other loose mnn.
ties with armholcs. but 10 sleeves, and
capcS do duty for sleeves. The cupcs are us
general thing luvishly trimmed
Some of the sleeves arc made in semi
classical style, short in front and hanging
very deeply in tic back and being wide
This shows the lining, which is always
handsome. Several of the gray redingotes
arc slightly trimmed with very narrow
silver braid wherever it will 20 WELL and
tho lapcls arc faced in such instances with
white MORO or satin. BY all this one NAV
see to whntnn extent is the rcdingote made
and what latitude is given the name
Tho black brocadc and satin rcdingotcs are
rich and elegant.
Oxidizcd silver and steel buttons arc
used on somo Of these garments So arc
gilt, bone and pearl each chosen with a
Wow to its eternal fitness. But nothing
that can say will show tho beauty and
smoothness of all these rcdngotcs.
think covert cloth is going to be tho
prime favorite for all ordinary outdoor
wear for spring and far into summer for
all sorts of garments. Covert suting is
offered in plain qualities and also with
different colorcd backs, mostly plaid.
though much of it has only one color, and
this is so woven that it shows family
through OH tho outer side Gray with a
faint rose tint woven through it has the
undcrsidC roso with II gray mist over it.
When this double faced covert is made up
it is always arranged so that both sides
shall show somehow, and show in such a
way that it may no clearly understood
that 1T Is one and the same piece OF goods.
scotch mixtures appear To DO well
liked, especially the granite suting. This
is very rough and thick in appearance, but
light and flexible Armurettc is another
new WOODEN fabric, thick in refined colors
and suitable for tailor gowns. English
chcviots are shown in mixtures Of all sorts
nf colors, the general effect being rather
dull and dark ana very satisfactory for
gowns. This is owing in Il great degree tn
the mixture of black III the warp.
There arc many varieties of popins ana
ve!ours Of several different kinds Rus
sian vclours is woven in such fine tucks
that it looks like corded stuff. 1t il, par
ticularly rich in jet black and in one or
two of tho darkest shades of prunc clnrct
and green. Wool NClOurS is woven with
extremely thick cord and in some cases is
plaldcd or striped in bright colors over
black. This weave is handsome in all
black, and black is II great favoritc this
season. Irish friczc is produced, but on u
foundation so thin that the lining shows
beneath the mesh. Poll dc chine is also Is
bristly looking stuff. woven very loosclS'
This is, like the fricZc. Il novelty
Every day sees the advent of sonnet hing
new in crcpons Few are in colors, those
Of black showing TO better advantage The
latest idea thai have found is that called
blister" The whole surface is covered
with little pmifcd up places like bliStcrcd
paint 1t is extremely odd. There are bill
low crcpons with II sort of imitation on
tho top of the pillows OF the fine, trothy
bubbles.
To wear with the silk waist suits there
is line of short capcs stole capcs and
1lchu NANTES too many 10 mention but
they Will make their presence known in a
few days The most Of these arc of black
SILK, nearly covered with lace, jet, ruch-
ings, ru1les and puffs. The material is as
rich us possible White laco is laid flat
upon the lapcls of some of them The cape
is short In tho back and long in front.
often reaching quite to tho bottom of the
dress. 1t Is said that dainty capes of this
form Will be made of the lovely lnuslins
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