The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-20
written for the sunday Standard.

written Tor the SuEody stdho"iN
New York. Nov. ls.-By Thanksgiv-
ing the erstwhile summer girl has
transformed herself into the autumn
and winter girl and r~etoices in the
possession. not only OF several new
gowns, but of many of the z
adjuncts 10 the toilet now absolutely
necessary to a chic appearance.
And this Is the way she set about
her transformation. Her tailor gown
was her first purchase and although
she was treasured by those who ought
to know. that fitted coats were out
and capes and long outer garments
were in. she ignored the information
and bought a cloth coat and skirt, and
a blouse to complete the costume. she
had a fitted waist of the cloth mace
as well. IL was difficult TO decide be-
tween the half inch checks in fawn
and white. or black and white, OF the
almost indestructible tweeds. and tee
smooth fine broadcloth. n selected
the latter. of a lovely shade, of Parma
violet. and a the Goa made with re-
vers and collar of chinchilla. III ner
nurse had been a little less well Stock
ed with cash she would have selected
a cheaper fur. Astrakhan. mink, bear
or Alaska sable. For wear beneath
her coat she purchased an under jack
ct waist with sleeves OF black China
silk. thickly padded with wool ana
quilted. the wadding judiciously thin
ned around the waist in order. OF
course. 10 preserve the slenderness OF
her figure. This slipped on easily over
her satin blouse and added TO. Instead
of detracted from. her form and ap-
pearance.
The skirt OF her gown she had made
fn one piece. cut from the width OF
the double fold broadcloth. and with
out a seam. the closing being IN
front. IL was as IL she had swathed
herself from her hips down in an I'M
mense half circle OF goods. no fulness
at the w~aistband even In the back. but
plenty below. as you can easily under
stand. You see she did not have n
founced skirt. for although they are
stfll i'm favor the seamless skirt in
one piece was newer
Her mum. of course. matched the
fur Of her gown. Her hat OF Parma
velvet had shaded ostrich plumes. OF
the same exquisite tint. To wear with
this costume she bought man-fashion
shoes of fine calf skin with extension
soles and military heels. Her gloves
of thick gray suede. stitched with
white on the back, gave the finishing
touch, together with her pocketbook.
which was "A piece OF genuine extraN-
agance, as IL was of walrus hide win
gold hlagree mounting and set with
amethyst centers. Ii cost SIS and re-
ally was bought against her better
Judgment. but all her friends had
books of elephant skin and the walrus
hide was newer and only a few dollars
more.
We have said that n also had a
fitted bodice of the cloth. This. made
with a point in front. short coat tails
at the hack. and closed with amethyst
buttons she kept for wear with n fui
cape or a collarette. We Of which sh'
bought. The first of Parma velvet hat
A triple outstanding Medici collar. th'
edge of zach corded. the bias neck
hand also corded. and four fur tail
falling in front. Two paste buttons
or ornaments set on each sid mad
the little collarette a thing of beauty
The second of ~tafeta. it's double col
lar and necktie bound with Astrakhai
was not so becoming. but immensel!
stylish Notwithstanding.
As the days went by she bough
MANI other things, among others
shirt waist of mauve flannel and (
wear with II a stock cravat made O
and spotted with white. She ais
bought a lovely theater waist mad
in the jacket shape. of green and whit
brocade. with bayadere stripes; III
edges were frilled and edged with mar
row black velvet ribbons. II had
vest and yoke OF cream crepe de chin'