The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

No feature Of the season is more re-
raaTkab bic than the sumptuous wraps worn
zen route to dances, dinners, theatres and
the like. Splendid are many of the
gowns. these coverings of fur. satin. silk,
trelvet, lace and cloth eclipse them in
real luxury, for. besides being exquisitely
beautiful, they mean genuine comfort and
warmth, however severe the weather may
be. So far their need has been 4 limited
!one but with the holidays almost upon
Jus, the opera season in the near future
and gayety Of all sorts coming on apace,
they take on added interest. and become
essential. in one of the simpler forms 1T
least. Whether one seeks Vanity Fair
after the manner OF the wealthy, in
cushioned carriage, or. Jess comfortably,
in The street car or a cab, a wrap some
sort that will protect The costume a. the
same time that it means comfort to the
1yearer is essential to her well being,
while in some. form or other it is always
70 be found this present season eclipese
all others in sober usefulness as well as
ornate splendor. While. on the one hand,
we have NEST delicate materials and col
ors. or the other we find sober materials
made up simply on the outside, whatever
of luxury they cover within. A plain
cloth. wadded and silk-lined, is admirable
for wear through the streets or in an
electric car. Panne velvet, overlaid with
lace and fur-lined is superb for wear in
1 ones carriage. Both are correct and both
In good style, while between their two eN-
Eremes nre to Zoe fousnd intermediate
models of many sorts. One rule, and one
only, exists for all sorts: the inside must
he considered first and be delicately col
ored soft and warm. However splendid
the outer material, the first object is pro-
lection and service. However simple it
may be. If it serve to keep the wearer
snug and warm and her gown free Of soil.
its first. all-important function has been
accomplished Whether it represents an
ioutlav Of hundreds OF, of a modest sum.
expressed by tens in the smallest numer-
Hls, it is correct, and in good style.
GORGEOUS MATERIALS.
Gorgeous materials, superb furs, costly
faces always make the most effective
writing and are far easier to describe
than the more severe models whose.
Beauty depends upon finish; yet the lat
Ger coming within far more general use,
are in the greater demand. Cloth makes
the most desirable material of all for this
latter sort. 1t lends itself to Il smart
tailor finish. 1t is durable. 1t is not
over heavy. For the more subdued use
full wraps dark tones with a medium
shade OF tan are preferred. Deep. rich
ped. garnet and magenta is favorite.
Brown, dark, green and gray are all ser
Siceable ana all worn. AS rule, cut
land style are simple in all those designed
for street wear, but are nouceably so
lin the red models which are absolutely
plain with only a stitched finish. Rival
eolors, while never elaborate, show fur
collars and cuffs, or cuffs of velvet, but
the red is distinguished by absolute
severity. In cut they are half lifted AT
khe back and loose at the front or en-
nirely loose with sleeves in bell shape,
i,l In mol, n o.
ping on with ease. and include storm col
bars. no fitted. or even approximately
flt;ed, models are worn. Preferably the.
Innings are White silk or satin, but pale.
colors are used and are entirely correct
OF MODERATE. COST
Fur of the less costly sorts. such as SOUR
gel is seen bu: the preference is given
TO satin with an interiining of wool Wao-z
ding, which is both warm and light. the
object being to keep the wrap as incon-
epicuous as possible. Trimming of all
sorts is eJchewed. handsome buttons
making the only finish. with pleating
cf lace or chiffon inside the high collar.
The buttons are feature of the season
and are both large and elegant. On these.
simpler wraps, they are OF gun metal.
carved gilt silver, smoked pearl and the
bike. The lace or, chiffon is soft against
khe skin and serves TO protect the lace
knd throat while 1t makes a hmsn lor
Che cloak. IN some instances lur as
srirnmins is used. a handsome. service
able model. that j call 10 mind. is OF
brown cloth with collar and bands OF
mink white plisse chiffon showing
against the throat: but the tailor finish
Us all that is necdful and is more often
eeen. Fur of any desirable sort adds
greatly to the cost and is moro often lett
for those more elaborate wraps worn IN
Che carriage. Dark gray hroadcloth.
with stitched bands and lining OF white
satin. is both smart and eminently prac-t
tcable, inasmuch as II in rovlcs no ex-
jcessive cost.
VARIETY OF FORMS.
The more elaborate wraps take an In
t6nite variety OF forms and include al
snost linitless variety of material while
lprescrv ng the same general outlines as
fhc simpler sort Long 5capes are always
lin style and always worn. but the coat.
with its generous sleeves is the garment
,rf the winter. Black satin. black velvet.
Ifur, cloth in white and delicate colors.