The Washington weekly post., 1900-11-13

on the streets nevertheless. Thres-quar-
ter coats. whether In box or empire style
are much TO De preferred for comfort. al
though II must be admitted the former
are trying to all but the tall. slender fig
ares. The empire models. with their
short waists, are far more becoming and
graceful Some Of the handsomest are
made with box plated skirts falling from
the shallow yoke and include genuine EN-
rlre reyers. with their deep points. For
young vearers the color Is light. as !
stated above. but the style Is much liScsl
for elderly women. to whom II Is exceed
ingly becoming. and for their use is made
in fine black cloth. peau de sole, or vel
vet. Like many another garment. IL
changes its atmosphere with the color
and material and in shape and style suits
women from the embryo age to Mat ripe
maturity which demands dignity of gar
mont as a proper and natural adjunct 10
dignity OF figure and character. Tiny
girls are lovely In the little empire coats.
and their grandmammas are not less
charming II; theirs, only We take care
that each shall be made 10 suit the spe-
cial age. The wee tots wear velvet, 10
be sure, but II Is made youthful with
as their elders enrich II with applique
or make II on severest lines. Two that have
been received from designers of reputc
are one In broadcloth, one in peau de sole.
The former has q yoke oyerlaid with six
braid applique, below which the skirt
falls I'm shallow box plaits that are severe
" plain The latter has a yoke OF eni-
laoideTy, from which points run down
H1 ula n Instances
the sleeves are In hell shape, with cuffs
that turn up over the edge.
Tan models aye in broad and kersey
cloth, and are exceedingly attractive. A
favorite has a stitched band at the lower
edge OF the yoke, below which falls
skirt that is cut In modified box style, and
is singularly attractive in the >soft-toned
cloth When fur is not obtaiaable for
revers. velvet takes its place and is often
stitched over the entire surface. Lintngs
are as luxurious as the purse allows. 1t
was one of Mrs. Whitney's hercines, be-
Heve, who sagely remarked, SILK inside
and cotton out. that's the real thing"
These plain cloth coats recall the senu-
ment, and once more prove the truth OF
the young womans observation. Tailor
finished wraps mean severity, but to be
quite up to date the inside must be rich
and handsome. The Aiglon capes, which
are simplicity and plainness itself, being
copied from an empire soldiers outfit,
are marvels OF beauty beneath. To be
correct the material must be plain broad
cloth with edges cut and unfinished after
the manner of a mans evening coat and a
high turnover collar of fur or velvet, but
the underside may be Of costliest brocade
or priceless satin if the purse allow.
Fur, as 7 have told you in a previous
article is a feature. All who can afford
the luxury possess wraps of some one Of
the fashionable skins, but these cloth and
velour styles make close rivals and are
equally correct II I were advising you
as to what 10 buy I should say: II you
can have but one wrap TO serve all pur-
poses, make 1t REFER jacket In smooth
faced cloth, and add a fur scarf or col
larette. If you can afford the luxury of
two. yet must stop at fur. choose an
Eton in handsome cloth for the better.
and let the REFER be of cheviot. Long
coats. while undoubtedly elegant when
rightly worn, are somewhat extreme, be-
sides which they are more costly than
the shorter wraps. Etons are extensively
smart, and can be trusted to hold their
place the season through. Long, genuine
Russian blouses are held very select by
some exclusive tailors, but are for the
few figures only. Short, jaunty Etons and
blouses look well upon almost all women.
and besides being In the height of style
are deliciously comfortable to wear and
allow all possible freedom in walking If
the season prove extreme and greater
warmth be required, it will be supplied
by the sensible garments worn under the
skirts. Fashion takes no heed of the
thermometer, and has decreed either very
long or very short wraps. and has gen.
orally reserved the former for carriage
wear, except in the case of the ulstern
which, have already said. are extreme
ly attractive as well as serviceable.
MAY MANTON