The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
SELECTING THE WINTER COAT.


SO Man, Captivating Styles That One II
Mt Loss to Make Choice.
A womans coat or wrap in winter
Is almost of more consequence than
her gown, for she is most often seen
in the outside garment in public
places. In view OF this fact one is
undeniably tempted to stretch her
pocket book to its utmost limit in order
to become the possessor of the de-
sired article of apparel; all the more
so when the display is so captivating
as at present. There Is n variety iI.
the styles well nigh unbounded, and
something Is easily found that is ex-
celleptly suited to any figure. Long
loose cloaks, ulsters with half fitted
backs, short jackets to match the suit
and handsome coats OF half length,
all have their place in the fashions
of the season.
In the more dressy winter garments
long flarlng sleeves are the favorite,
many of them fitting loosely from
shoulder to elbow, then opening in n
bell shape In the lower part These
sleeves are usually long enough to
cover part Of the hand. They look
particularly appropriate on the long
velvet coats of Third Empire design.
These coats are characterized by
looseness Of effect, with simple but
handsome trimmings OF Grecian pat
terms about the bottom and ON the
faring sleeve, while the rcvers are
variously decorated. Even on some
of the rough and ready overcoats Of
Scotch cheviot, which reach quite to
the feet, the same slecYe is employed
with much effect, and ore of the over
coats may become an eX remely stylish
garment when tastefully trimmcd i, as,
for example. with bands Of white
cloth on the pockets AID at the wrist,
and with narrow bands of silrer up
the front and around the little ape.
Velvet takes the lead among IA brlcs
rs by far the richest, but plain cloths,
kerseys OXfords and Scotch M tures
are much in evidence for ordinary
wear. Olives and steel dots NJ mar
row feather braid are much used in
coat trimmings. The velvet gG nents
arc usually incrusted with emb. idery.
Black taifeta coats are most III vogue
just now, and one of the most strilI-
ing that has been seen among tenn ia
a handsome model constructed wholly
OF rufies, the deeper flounces being
at the bottom, and those above grad
ing Off till the upper one is compara-
lively narrow. Three flounces finish
the sleeve.
Next to the coats in the displays Of
the fashions one is most impressed
with the fanciful so-called "waistings"
which line the counters, for the separ-
ate waist is evidently thing that has
come to stay, in winter as well as in
summer. Flannel waists are no longer
the simple affairs which they were
in the days of their first appearance.
Plain tailor made effects are, of course.
always i'll taste, but many women will
not be without the more fanclful cos
tune, and there is great passion for
hemstitched, embroidered and APP
pliqued decorations. Stripes OF tinsel
and velvet are also in favor. The
shades are numerous, and at one fash
ionable waistmallers n new tone of
yellow, bordering on the canary, was
snapped up eagerly by some of the
best customers. Velvets and velvet
eens follow the general fancy in their
pretty color schemes, and there is
tendency toward light shades. EN-
broidered dots are new and fetching
on these fabrics.
There is u tendency this season to
form the vests which are always SO
popular in waists by laid on effects
rather than by the inlaying Of different
material. Up and down lines and
stripes are decidedly the proper thing
In general trimmings. The silks for
waists are less confined to tafretas
than heretofore, ana many soft, good
wearing materials are taking the place
OF the former. Dress cord blouses
seem likely to win much favor, be-
cause OF their durability for business
and outdoor wear The fashion OF
opening the waist in the back is stin
to be retained. and Is particularly
youthful and attractiye.-New Ycrk
Tribune.