The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-09


and pleasure. The use of two skirts with
one coat means practically two suits while
carrying only one skirt. Beneath the coats
are worn blouses and shirtwaists OF many
sorts. For the actual travelling severe
shirtwaists of cheviot. linen, madras, pom
gee or taffeta are preferred, and among
these those OF washable fabrics take first
ways charming when the trip is not too
long TO affect cleanliness. Washable silks
and pongees are admirable and there are
exceedingly stylish things TO be found
among colored linen and the like. For the
hotel dinner, when that point is reached.
be substituted blouse of the lingerie
order, which always is smart. always dain-
ty and always attractive. besides being OF
little weight as to allow Of carrying sew
eral changes in the suit case, when the
Journey is TO be a broken one and the
trunks are not always on hand. Cheviot
suits always are in vogue and suit some
tastes and some necessities far better than
the silk and the mohair: although. let me
add, this last material. in the newest and
most practical form, is craveneted, so be-
ing unframed by rain or dampness. a con-
sideration well worth bearing in mind. As
a rule, the heavier stuffs are made with
plain flared skirts and with the snug-1tting
coats, but many women prefer short wraps
and the collarless blouse Elton remains cor
rect in the cheviot and h0mespun as well
as in the silk and mohair. Braid trimmings
are seen and fancy braids are much in evil
dence, but suits Of this sort are smartest
when severely plain. finished only with
Hats are of many sorts and mean many
dangers. but for this purpose should be
are shown in PREDETERMINED sailors
trimmed with silk or velvet ribbon. These
are shown in cream Milan, In Panama and
in the Japanese straws that are so Ideally
light. older women are offered turbans
that are charming and that are both cool
and light A most effective one is of black
satin straw and is trimmed with rosettes or
black and white louisine ribbon. Another
is of the deep cream taken by Milan straw
and is draped about the crown with soft
black and white silk, while on the outside
of the brim on the left side, well toward
the back are two wings, one black. one
white. The satin straws are delightful to
wear and are shown by the most exclusive
dealers simply trimmed as 10 mean little
additional weight Flowers while used In
profusion for occasions of dress, are fore
sworn by the really elegant woman while
she travels, either by car or by boat
VARIETY IN WRAPS.
Extra wraps are many. The latest rain
coats are studies in themselves and are fas-
cinating. Those of rubber show outsides
Of dark plaid and rlain-colored silks and
pongee. with the film of rubber SO slight as
to almost do away with all objection and
to reduce weight 90 the least possible
amount They are loose and ample, with
big sleeves, and are really attractive in and
of themselves. quite apart from use. Others
are made from lightweight cravenette cloth
and mohair, and, while following each the
same design, are free OF that slight odor
which is almost certain to accompany rub
Der, let IL be as carefully prepared as IL
may. Most satisfactory models are made
with plain fronts and backs that are slight
ly full and belted, With loose sleeves gath
cred into fiaring cuffs, and are finished with
coat collars and lapelS.
For protection from dust only there are
similar designs in taffeta, In gloria, IN
others
what more voluminous, being made with
double-breasted fronts and backs that hang
quite full in place of being drawn In at the
belt only. Favorite colors gray tan.
brown and black. but the green and blue
plaids and the shepherds checks are smart
and chosen by many women whose
taste is beyond dispute. The finish is uni
versally simple, but pipings or color are
used with admirable effect, and often give
just the touch of brightness needed TO rem
der the darker color becoming. Black ana
white checks. piped with red and with blue.
are seen. pongee. piped with blue or green.
and similar things by the score. Now and
again triple capes are added TO the plain
coats. but even In silk they mean added
warmth and are for that reason by no
means general, in spite of being almost uni
versally becoming.
Sun shades for travelling are plain and
generous in size. so serving as protection
from the sudden shower. Dark rich red.
green and blue are favorites, with simple
natural handles In club shape. but those or
shepherds check and of stripes are quite
correct. Wrist bags have been enlarged I'M
I'll they are receptaces Of genuine worth
and mean many little comforts conveniently
at hand. Morocco in dark red. green and
blue, with trimmings of dull gold. Is hand
some and much in vogue. Some of the new
est bags are somewhat deeper than wide
and are big enough to contain the purse. the
bottle of toilet vinegar. fresh handkerchiefs.
wee mirror a small comb and various
other accessories of a satisfactory toilet.
MAY MANToN.