New-York tribune., 1901-09-24
SELECTING THE WINTER COAT
SO MANY CAPTIVATING STYLES THAT
ONE Is AT A LOSS TO MAKE A CHOICE.

woman's coat wrap in fall and winter is
almost of consequence than her gown, for she
is often In the outside garment in public
places. In view of this fact is undeniably
tempted stretch her pocketbook its utmost
limit in order to become the possessor OF the de-
sired article Of apparel: all the more when the
display is so captivating as at present. There is
variety in the styles well nigh unbounded and
something is easily found that is exceently 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 faring
sleeves the favorite many OF them fitting
loosely from shoulder to elbow, then opening in a
bell shape in the lower part These sleeves are
usually long enough to cover part Of the hand.
They look particularly appropriate the long
velvet coats of Third Empire design. These coats
characterized by looseness of effect. with sim
pie but handsome trimmings of Grecian patterns
about the bottom and on the faring sleeve. while
the revers varousy decorated. Even on some
Of the rough and ready Of Scotch cheviot
which reach quite to the feet, the same sleeve Is
employed with much effect. and one of the over
coats may become extremely stylish garment
when tastefuy trimmed, as, for example, with
bands Of white cloth the pockets and at the
wrist, and with narrow bands of silver I'D the
front and around the little cape.
Louis XIV coats are among the stylish novelties
and the longer ones of the Louis XVI order
equally favored in artistic goods. Velvet takes the
cloths, kerseys. Oxfords and Scotch mixtures are
much in evidence for ordinary wear Olives and
steel dots and narrow feather braid are much
used in coat trimmings. The velvet garments are
usually richly incrusted with embroidery Black
taffeta coats are most in vogue just now. during
these first cool days. and the most strik-
ing that has been seen among them is handsome
model constructed wholly Of ruffes. the deeper
iounces being at the bottom and those above
grading off till the upper is comparatively
Three nOunceS finish
Next to the coats in the opening displays of fall
fashions one is most impressed with the fanciful
so-called ''waistings' which line the counters for
the separate waist is evidently thing that has
come stay, in winter well as in summer
Flannel waists longer the simple affairs
which they were in the days of their first appear
Plain tailor made effects OF course. al
ways in taste. but many will be with
the fanciful costume. and there is
great passion for hemstitched embroidered and
aPp9ged dec0ratonT sPss OF r 1se and velvet
at fashionable waistmakers new tone OF
esEery bY sons of of the bes CUSTOMER
and velveteens follow the general fancy in their
toward light shades Embroidered dots new
A pretty use of velvet ribbon seen on one OF
these fancy waists is to have rows upon rows OF
around the neck and the shoulders. The
idea is repeated e ed on the fun ad m and
lace and silk In alternate stripes Another dainty
across the middle of the front. and has either
side of the tucks a short strap of white running
from the shoulder downward and ending in
point Up and down either side OF the straps
to 'y catch down the laeings Of pretty black cord
which decorate each strap and run over the straps
in crosswise fashion tying at the point OF the
strap IN bow. with tasseled ends. On the sleeves
occurs repetition of the strap and lacing effect.
There S a tendency this season to form the vests
which always popular In waists by laid
/ effects rather than by the fnlaying OF different
material Up and down lines and stripes de-
cidedly the proper thing in general trimmings.
The silks for waists less confined to tafretas
than heretofore. and many soft good wearing
materials taking the place of the former.
Dress cord blouses likely win much
favor. because of their durability for business and
outdoor wear. The fashion Of opening the waist
in the back is still be retained and is partc-
ularIy youthful and attractive