The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-06
VARIETY IN AUTUMN STYLES.

and the like are fairly bewldering in
their variety. If, one and all, we are not
becorningly dressed our own sense OF fit
ness must bear tho blame. La mode is
generous 10 an extreme and offers oppor-
tuuities suited 10 each. Later. We Shall
add soft rich. becoming furS to the list
of available wraps ard accessories: hut
fur makes topic in itself, and, property
belongs to colder weather With weeks
of glorious autumn sunshine ahead
wraps of much weight may we'll wait 4
week or more for further discussion
A VELVET SEASON
1t is. uuquestlonabi$, q velvet season.
Not for years has 50 much OF the mate
rial been Worn, nor 50 much OF It's allied
velveteen and corduroy been seen. kntire
costumes and evening gowns OF velvet
are always mature in effect and are OF
ten left for m;ltrons' wear. but corduroy
makes admirable serviceable suits for all
ages, and FelVeteen is open To no SUCH
objection. Many outing costumes tor
young girls and young women are. made
from one material the other, in to-
bacco brown. the skirts clearing the
ground and the waists or jackets in
Norfolk style. that are charIningly youth
ful in effect y novelty trimming Of
bands of plain cloth stitched and
Very admirable effect it makes. AS at
tractlve and smart I walking skirt school
costume for a girl Of four teen as coufI
De asked is made OF corduroy. in the
beautiful rich blue known as Napoleon
with q band of cloth at the head of the
circular founce and finishing the Norfolk
Jacket. Another is in tobacco brown and
llntrimmed the skirt and Norfolk waist
being simply stitched. The same mate
--lal made with skirt to clear the ground
or in dam train, as preferred. makes
serviceable and fashionable costumes for
slightly older folk the general details
varying little. Norfolks are a fearur-
and Norfclks suit young girls and Young
faatrons equally well. \ charming ccs-
tune that has Just been completed COM
hines gracefully long skirt with short
tailored jacket. made with an applied
YOKE and IS finished with bands of cloth
Others arc in walking length. with shirt
waists. Norfolks or the short little coats.
as may be preferred
louis Ky. COATS
Velvet. than which nothing is more
stately. dignified nor super:,. is much used
by slightly more mature folk Got. car
rage, reception. dinner and EVENING wear
ana III Jaunty little coats. fur trimmed
lor younger women and girls. Louis Nv.
coats are much liked by the former ;,nd
nave an undoubted elegance of Their
own through some subtle law Of re.a-
ton they seem fitted to velvet as no 9TH
er material. and are so dignified in their
style as 10 befit nlatronly wearers siugtI-s
larry we'll. Youthful they never can be
but it is well that some things should be
reserved for the mature and tsese COS
tunes, both in style and fabric suit such
"eafers 10 a nicely while they are ex-
quisitely beautiful and erliaeatfv dis
tinSuisneti AS a rule skirts worn in
conjunction are simple The circular
flounce, that is deeper at the back, is
much liked and the plain seven-gored
that flares Slightly at the feet Piungs
and narrow bands of satin make the pre-
ferred trimming. An exceedingly hand
some costume. in black is finished with
narrow bands at the edge and head of
the fiounce All the glory of the cos
tune lies in the coat. yet, ii cut and fin
ish even that may be said to be severe
me body portion fits to nicely. the
skirt IS guiltleSS of flaw but is plain
Srlendor is found in the lace jabots. the
brocaded vest. the frills of lace that fail
over the hands and the brilliant iewelled
buttons. all of which make up a superb
effect and suit a foundat ton OF velvet as
they do no other fabric known.
a few early saw weddings and similar
designs in brocades over plain skirts. but
there is beauty and a fitness about
these velvet costumes that rentt them
Slngularly handsome and satisfactory.
Black, dark blue and green all ol which
are at their best in velvet. are the pre-
ferred colors: but individual preference
and sulta oiilty must always make the fl
nal decision in that matter rather than
fashion which, blindly followed. often
means direful results.
Rough cloths are held extremely chic.
Partisan designers give them first place
among materials for street wear, and the
smartest taitors this side OF the sea are
showing striking models of similar sort.
The slender. wetl-proportioned woman
Is at her best IN one OF these made with
a severely plain skirt and,the long skirted
cutaways Jacket with a waiscoat of Per-
sian brocade. embroidered satin or some
other rich and suitable material. AS has