The Washington times., 1904-12-04


a braided pattern upon the hem OF
a handsome broadcloth skirt showed q
design In heraldry carried all the way
around the foot Of the skirt. II was
about a foot deep and the same de
sign distinguished the coat. II was even
seen upon the sleeve and on the lapels.
II was done in black and red and gold.
and was as elaborate and elegant a
trimming as one could find anywhere
this season.
An Elaborate Gown.
The most elaborate braiding is seen
and there is a tendency to make the de-
signs classic and striking rather than
small and Irregular. The tiny and in
tricate little swirls are not used as much
as the great Greek key designs. and the
wonderful figures which indicate a study
OF the architecture and art of other days
and other lands A Persion design show
ed a Persian deity surrounded by tiny
loops OF braid of various colors.
While street dresses are the most i'm
portant gowns Of the moment, for all
the world is out walking now. never
theless. a great deal Of attention is Civ
en- to street coats. These are long and
handsome. and. if well made they are
very good, indeed. for trotting purposes.
But II must be admitted that the street
coat has become an elaborate garment
and as such it has quite outgrown its
pIainess and. in measure. its use
fuluegs also. IL is made Of broadcloth
these days. and in color t Is cream or
tan, oyster gray or burnt yellow, cham
pagne or some other one OF the faint
an aFrr int Of he
paler and more frail the color the better
and the street coat. instead OF being
useful. starts OF handicapped by the
fact that II is light and soft in tone
and that II Will show the dirt always.
ThTee-quarter Coats.
One Of the most charming Of three
quarter coats was cut straight. almost
as straight as an automobile coat. Its
material was broadclOth and its color
a deep cream.
The front OF the coat was cut in big
scallops and was double breasted. 1t but
toned with big black velvet buttons
over button molds. There was a big
pointed collar and from this collar there
hung black velvet straps, upon the end
OF which there was a rhinestone button
OF giistening quality.
Lace, put on in panels. trimmed the
front and there were touches OF black
velvet upon the wide collar and upon
the waist cuffs, for the sleeves were
brought in 20 a tight wide cuff.
While these long street coats are
handsome they are more, really. for
calling and such nice wear. For driving
they are charming and they are very
nice for restaurant dinners and Tor
fashionable luucheons. But they are, not
utility coats, their color. their materials.
the trimming and their very shape be-
ing sadly against them in point of use
fuluess.
New Street Gowns.
A woman who aims 20 be always new
I'm dress has street suit which is novel
and which will when seen by her
friends, be copied, IL is made OF dcep
brown ladies cloth and Il is cut with a
long skirt With an deliberately braided
pattern in front. The pattern Is done In
deep red braid and the outline suggests
pomersranates, a great spray OF them
IN life size
The upper part is a tight fitting bodice
OF the deep brown cloth with great
sleeves that hang in bags from the
wrist The waist Is tight fitting. at the
SalL for all the world like an Dsd-fash-