New-York tribune., 1902-01-05
THE LONG, LOOSE COAT.
IN PARIS-EVENING WRAPS
OF VELVET

Paris, December 2s.
There seems no abatement in the interest shown
In the loose long coats, in spite of the fact that
the shops are full of cheap ready made garments
of this genre. The only conspicuous example Of a
close coat is the Louis Ky and of this later.
Everything else seems made on long, flowing lines.
A handsome evening wrap at the opera
few nights ago Of black velvet lined. presumed
ly, with white satin although all the lining visible
consisted OF finely shirred white chiffon. The
sleeves, which at the bottom must have measured
tyo feet across were3 sashed UP the outside, with
frils of white coming through the slashings, and
these frills, fine peatinEs. must have edged all
the lining Of the entire garment for they appeared
whenever the wearer moved. About the shoulders
was large circular collar OF crmine. The garment
in front reached about the insep, and behind al
most covered the train of the skirt, which was
very long Tho back was especially pretty hang
ing loose natural pIcats. coming from under the
collar in somewhat Of Empire effect and
trimmed with long lines Of black lace mounted
over white satin This same trimming made
heavy pattern on the corners Of the garment in
front and the big sleeves
WRAPS FOR EVENING.
A feature Of the smart evening wraps seems to
be their excessive length in the back. but trains
on all ceremonous gowns especially long this
year. Another handsome gown worn at the opera
was an excellent example Of an elaborate recep-
tion gown The material again black velvet,
lined with white satin. The train long, and
made by the loose pleats hanging from the waist,
but the front of the skirt seemed rather narrow
and less harng than n short skirt would be- 1t was
slashed up each SIDE rs high the knees and fans
OF black Chantilly inserted. The whole skirt, and
! in fact the whole costume was trimmed with per-
ffo-ations showing the white satin, covered with
black lace spTinkled with small silver beads There
were large lace epauets the cOrsage and some
touches OF silver cloth The sleeves of unlned lace
We're pleated 70 the elbows. ana then continued in
big puffs % the wrists \ simple arrangement
made the wrislland The }ace simply held by
three narrow bands of black velvet ending with
three tiny bows.
A good model Of a loose coat IN palest cream
cloth IS lrod with green. The sleeves big,
pleated affairs with one edge following the
Of the coat 10 The bottom. The lining of these
green and silver brccaGe IS Of course, most con-
spicuous. There are some large silver buttons on
the front Of the coat.
good example Of the Aiglon coat IS of paiest
gray cloth, heavily stitched. and lined with violet
panne About shoulders double circular
collars cut sufficiently full make the lining
spicuous. and there harng turn up cuffs to
the sleeves a high. turn choker and little,
pointed yoke Of breitschwanZ.
In muffs a novelty is little foxes wound to-
gether and showing the two heads. There are
handsome stoles of one kind of fur lined with an
other. such as set of ermine lined with brett
schwanz OF the inexpensive furs in vogue miniver
is again the first choice. This soft gray fur looks
well made up a Louis Ky coat. with pleated
coat pieces and large round collar OF gray velvet
combined with lace.
This is a. odd season. People are wearing hats
of tulle with long coats Of fur. and velvet is used
for evening frocks while a gown of lace is le
grand chic for an afternoon function The latest
point with large shaped hounee on f The skirt dz OF
t;,5es ~ sstIe T,e oorsa % ie Trimmed with a
deep round collar. made in the same way, and the
pieated mousseline de sole trimmed with lines of
fur
COSTUME FOR THE STREET
A walking suit of automobile red zibene has the
back Of the skirt arranged In six narrow box pleats
stitched down for about eight inches. The front
of the skirt is plain. but there are shaped pieces
inserted the sides. and these are trimmed with
quills OF red velvet. The bolero shows trim
ming Of these quills on the sides. and there is
little vest of panne, embroidered with black
silk cord and ornamented with little lines of red
velvet held by small gold buttons fold of the
stuff makes the belt which is ornamented only in
the back with little bars Of velvet held with
small buttons. The sleeves large below the elbows.
are slashed up over a close cuff matching the
vest.
Gowns intended for walking are made on rather
close, severe lines, but there is well different
kind OF day time dress, as hoppy as possible, and
lines An example OF this is a pale gray cloth,
brodefy ON White net The Skirt IS en 10 fa in
lot OF natural pleats. as long in front is possi
bottom The jacket suggests blouse with pIeateS
skEts aided the skirts meeting IN trent The
closes with double jabcts Of the fur. with smaller
in he n back Wh two yeSat Knots ssd
tabs falling down the peated pieces The sleeves
grow enormous below the elbow and are finished by
a deep band of fur over full lace frflls
All the features OF the Louis XIV coats are grow
Ing in fayor-yery faring, godet hip pieces trimmed
~ith pocket flaps, the turnup cuffs and broad col
lars. More of these coats will probably be in
the spring. and where they made of velvet and
fur now they will be OF silk and cloth then.
AS the modes stand they present q lot of
dictions. The tailors and cOuturiers are talking
again OF short walking skirts and emphasizing the
fact that certain OF their models show only both as
10 skirt and bodice fiat trimmings and severe lines
TAILORED SUITS REDUCED.