The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-16
Copyright, 1902, Economist Camera.

Copyright, 1902, Economist Camera.
Stately and picturesque is my lady as
She steps down from her carriage to en-
ter opera or ball room. Clad in her long
flowing silk ccat whose graceful outlines
are partially concealed by the soft
draperleS of plsse chiffon, only a sug-
gestion of her shimmering satin evening
gown and glimpse of daintily shod
foot have been seen by the bystander,
who, indeed, has been fully occupied gaz-
ing admiringly at the gracefully poised
head as it lifted itself from the midst of
delicate chiffon or the equally becoming
collar of priceless fur.
So appreciatiVe has lie beau monde been
OF lis stunning garment that it is now
being commanded for all sorts of use for
spnng and summer wear; not alone is it
to be made in silk and satin, broadcloth
and venetian, but likewise in cravenette
and leather. Yes truly, leather, but
leather of the most pliable sort irnagin-
able, and so light that it weighs no more
than coat Of taffeta silk 1t would
seem to be the coat par excellence for au-
toInoblle wear, and every woman who is
planning long trip in her own bubble
or IN that of some friend is already ordxr-
ing this smart and useful garment for
the occasion. Not only will it protect her
from dust and rain, but it will also keep
aI pay the penetrating wind that rushes
upon every automobilist who enjoys TAX
ing DIT of a spin at the rate of forty
Qua miles an hour. This new coat is pe-
ing ordered in every conceivable shade,
put chle1ly IN black, the English hunters
PINK, and deep cream; indeed, the latter
IS one OF the most fashionable colors be-
cause likewise one of the most becoming.
Inc uust coat is a pretty and useful
= garment made as it is of either taHata
or peau de sole. Elegant simplicity is the
characteristic of this modish coat both in
FOy
prst came about through out modern
luxurious modes of travelling, for where
formerly a woman used to select the
plainest and oldest gown she possessed
LOT wear upon journey, no matter of
how brief duration, today she chooses a
becoming costume, and one which is quite
dressy enough to wear to the hotel dinner
table II necessary. The light silk travel
ing coat she throws about her whenever
II happens that her gown requires pro-
lection from the dust; but you may be
certain that the coat has some peculiarly
becoming touch that accentuates the
oneness of her toilette The most stylish
and suitable gown for travelling this
season will be the taiIor-made foulard
Imagine gown of blue and white design
whose mod1shneSS is further pronounced
by the medallions of ecru-f1let lace and
lines of pale green pipings which orna-
ihent the bodice. Over this is to be worn
seams
OF which are strapped with stitched bands
or black motre; the flowing sleeve is
turned back to show a MORE facing; the
9aunty caIevler capes are edged with the
MORE bands, as also the wide standing
collar.
For those who prefer to carry out the
color scheme of their costumes in the
dust coat, there are the same STYLES in
both plain and changeable taffetas. The
blue and black, the red and black, the
golden browns, the fawns, casters and
tans are all set forth for the service and
adornment of fashionable women Not
only are these dust coats good for travel
ing, but they are also most convenient
to slop on over a thin summer gown
when going from home to some afternoon
or evening entertainment, and the wear
or is compelled to make use Of the street
car. One of these unlined silk coats will
not be too warm to wear for such nlIr-
poses on the hottest summer day and
they are altogether so smart in effect
that they are certain to be much seen on
the promenade, or, in fact, wherever the
fashionable world most does congregate.
EnVeloped in one of these long garments
during drive or journey, at it's end the
belle of today bursts forth from this
somber chrysalis into the transcendent
state of the fascinating and fiImy sum-
mer gown, for the butterfly of nature
and the butterfly of fashion are this
summer to rival one another in the glory
and beauty of their transformation.
The progression from the severely tai
tornado styles to the bewitching soft
ness and elegance of the exclusively
evening coat is so gradual that the wom-
an of limited purse and aesthetic tastes
can without overmuch difficulty find a
garment which will be suitable to wear
upon the various occasions she may re-
quire, whether it be for travelling or even
ing wear The addition of a wide lace
collar of either the beautiful Irish
crochet or Russian corded lace is in this
event much to be desired; for without it
the coat Will answer nicely for the pur-
poses of travel, and few stitches will
soon adjust the collar into place when
the coat is required for either the PROM
enade en- voiture or the festive gathering
at the Casino. or some stately palace
by the sea. For such use the garment
chosen should be cut upon rather dressier
lines than that which is intended solely
for travelling, and therefore we see them
with the flare fOunce, with the shaped
tiounce which is plated at intervals
about the foot of the skirt; the varia-
lions rung upon this one note are many
Then there is the Vatican plat to add
further distinction to the silk coat. 1t is