The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-13
FASHIONS OF ALL SORTS
THE FANCY FOR AUTOMOBILE RID
ING CALLS FOR SPECIAL STYLES.
Furs for This and Other Uses Are of
Every Varfety-Tendency to
Old-Time Effects.
correspondence of the indianapolis Journal.

NEW YORK, Nov. R.-The real, maj seal
of fashion is never set until after the horse
show. That event comes about next week,
and in my next letter you shall hear all
about what is worn both by day and by
night. Meantime the city is agog and We
are being treated to numberless fine dis
plays Of many sorts. Notable both for
their number and their beauty are the mo-
tor costumes. and one is constantly i'm
pressed with how firm Is the hold that the
sport has taken. In the beginning it was
regarded as slightly eccentric and the cos
tunes worn were more or less bizarre, but,
just as the vehicles have become more
stanch and reliable, so have the coats and
the hats worn by the women enthusiasts
become rather more severe and infinitely
better suited to their use. To-day use and
fitness are the first requirements. AS much
luxury as can be afforded may be added,
but luxury is a non-essential and true ele-
gance demands this inherent suitability be-
fore all else. Gowns are everything. 1t is
not they but the wraps, hats and wells that
distinguish the autoist from women bent on
amusements of other sorts. The smartest
and the best coats are long, but not full
length. Half way between the knees and
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models are found clumsy. shorter lack the
thanksgiving quality that must exist. Fur
is generously used but cloth is held exceed
ingly smart and Is worn by numberless
women who could amply afford coats of fur.
Cloth fur lined is, of course. most elegant
of all and means warmth and simplicity in
one. but many women feel 1t a needless ex-
pense and consider that soft wool wadding
and brocade are quite fine enough. In shape
and style the coats are all much alike. They
are loose and ample, with big wide sleeves
and cape collars that mean additional
warmth. To be sure, regular driving coats
of cloth, that are long and more closely
fitted, are seen, but these are for short runs
and do not belong TO the auto more than to
any other carriage. When we talk of motor
coats we have usually IN mind wraps de-
signed for those enthusiasts who find mo-
toring sport, not such women as use them
for conveyance only. These last wear just
such wraps as would be worn in a victoria
or brougham, warm, to be sure, but not
necessarily made to withstand wind, dust
and an occasional storm.
ALL SORTS OF FURS
The fur coats are of mole, of mink. Of
lamb. of squirrel and also of the less famil-
lar skins such as Russian pony, blue goat,
White monkey. lynx and all available skins
are used. 1t is a fur season and all the fur
bearing creatures have been called upon to
supply the need. Mole is a fad and is seen
in motor coats as well as in those for walk
ing, driving and the like. An exceedingly
handsome one is made with wide collar
and GUNS of chinchilla that render IL far
more becoming and one sees seal and lamb
used In the same way. Another is all mole
and Is soft and handsome, but not quite so
becoming. as the dark color of the fur is
apt to be a bit trying. Cloth with fur COL
lar and cuffs is handsome and smart. All
sorts are used, but novelty is found in the
Persian lamb cloth that can be found in
dark blue and red as well as in black and
brown. 1t is effective and is much used.
but nothing stands wear and tear like the
heavy, smooth-faced cloakings in tans, cas-
tors and similar shades. Some shorter coats
are worn When many women of many
tastes are partaking OF one sport there will.
inevitably, be found a generous variety Of
styles. but the long, loose coat is the gar
ment par excellence In spite of that fact.
e,i Hats G,,1 must anstw De e, small ma and and close; Nothing
main In place. Favorite models are the
narrow boat shaped turban. the turban that
and the Colonial or George washington.
This last Is a little bigger and a trihe less
reliable for fast runs, but is much liked
and is apt to be becoming. A chic model,
just sent over from Paris for an enthusiast,
is of soft black beaver felt and Is trimmed
simply with folds and a knot of brilliant
green velvet held by a jeweled buckle.
den, but wings. breasts and birds are used
and fur is much liked both for the entire
turban and as trimming Where fur makes
but fur hats are worn with cloth coats as
we'll. One exceedingly charming turban is
OF chfnchilla and Is in the pointed boat
shape. the only trimming being soft gray
silk that crosses the crown, near the front,
in folds and is arranged in a knot held by a
steel buckle at each side. Another Is of
mole and has a bird of remarkable plumage
at each side. fat against the brim. Their
plumage is brilliant, mainly orange with
touches of black. Against the dark tone
of the moleskin it is effective in the extreme
but the creatures themselves need mean
not a single qualm 10 the most ardent
Audubonist that the society claims. Still
simpler hats are OF beaver felt trimmed
with velvet or silk with quilts or wings.
all kept close and made firm.
Wells are exquisite. In and of themselves
they are enough to excite enthusiasm in
the most stole breast. To be correct they
should match the coat and the hat In color.
They are of chiffon and they envelope the
turban and are tied under the chin. They
often are embroidered, and chiffon always
Is kind in its effect. For the short runs.
or afternoons In the park, coats OF white
fur are often worn, and with them the
most alluring wells Of white chiffon en-
broidered with black that well could be
imagined. AS a matter OF course. long
runs mean some necessary protection fer
do much TO redeem them. Gloves for the
woman who enjoys managing her own
machine are heavy, often fur lined and
loose
SOME OF THE NOVELTIES.
In the more familiar walks OF everyday
life. although motoring is fast becoming
an everyday matter. novelties appear at
almost every turn. Among the newest and
latest suits are some of corduroy that are
essentially chic and which will. 1 venture
to predict. be met at the coming horse
show. The skirts clear the ground and
are cut in eleven fiaring cores. The coats
are in t-hree-quarter length. Over each
seam OF the skirt and each seam of the
coat Is a strap of the material that ter
inmates in a point Round the skirt. at
hem depth, Is black lace braid applied 10
form a Greek fret and the points of the
straps finish Just below. The fronts OF the
coat are cut In harmony with the fret and
are edged with the braid. The sleeves are
wide. In bell shape, and the neck Is I'm
ished with a fiat collar. Colors are dark
green. red and brown. light blue, sage green
and white. these last being trimmed with
braid TO match. Beneath the coats are