Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-07-09
NEW YORK FASHION LETTER
BY ESTELLE CLAIREMONT

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NEW YORK. July s.-This is the
season for travelling. The wealthy,
who are not already gone, are hurrledly
completing their preparations for their
annual tour to Europe or even more
remote shores: the moderately PROS
porous, who either have not the means
or the time for a European trip are
preparing for trip to the west or a
visit to the worlds fair in st. Louis.
To a woman there would be abso-
lutely no pleasure in travelling. unless
she could do 80 properly equipped as
to her wardrobe. The wardrobe Of a
travelling woman Of fashion Is not such
simple matter as some people might
be inclined to believe. The weather.
she Ia. the greater her social preten-
tions, the more elaborate her outftt, the
larger the number Of trunks which ac-
company her on her trip either to Eu-
rope or to some fashionable resort in
this country. aStE#s .EEgEf
The fashionable woman who goes
travelling, whether on this side Of the
ocean or to the other side. must be
prepared for every emergency and she
invariably Is, II her means permit 1t.
She carries not only her neglige and
house dresses, her tail0rmade walking
suits. her morning. dinner and recep-
ton gowns, gowns for every possible
occasion. but also her bathing suits
and automobiling outfit. One of the
most important features Of her OUTFIT.
however, which must not be forgot
ten, IL her supply Of travelling costumes,
which must include at least two COM
plete suits with all the indispensable
parasols. umbrellas. belts. shoes.
wraps, etc.
The travelling costume of a fashion,
able woman in nearly every instance
includes a travelling coat. which may
be called a modified and greatly elab-
Dated form Of the old linen duster.
Linen is one of the most popular ma
terials for travelling costumes and near
ly all the most fashionable travelling
coats are made Of it. Or course, other
materials, like pongee, taffeta, Burling-
ham. gloria, Rajah, brilliantine, and
even madras and Shantung poplin. are
also used, but linen is undoubtedly in
the lead. These travelling coats are
made in a great variety Of styles. most
OF them fashioned somewhat after the
pattern of last seasons opera coats.
For practical reasons the travelling
coats are not as elaborate and Of as
costly materials as the opera coats,
but In accordance with the prevailing
style of elaboration in every detail or
feminine garments, they are hand
somely trimmed and. some of them
represent quite a considerable cost.
These travelling coats are not sup
posed to match the travelling dress in
color or material. but they must be in
harmony with both and also with the
hat and shoes. These coats are made
in different lengths. from half to three
quarter length, some Of them reaching
way down to the ankles. Those In
tended for long Journeys are usually
Of some light and not too pronounced
color, while for shorter trips gayer
colors are sometimes selected.
The good old fashioned calico. which
was worn 80 extensively down south
about the time of the civil war, IL
again becoming fashionable and 10 used
by many fashionable women not only
for morning dresses. but also for more
pretentious occasions. There ape. many
handsome patterns and colors In the
snasket. which are not only pretty but
exeSe dinghy serviceshle. Many women.
Who spent the winter and spring In the
south have brought calico dresses
home which they had made from ma
terial purchased In southern towns.
Among the latest novelties. warrant
ed to nh long felt want. IL new corr
Get. which combines many excellent
features and seems to be capable OF
adoption to nearly every form or pur-
pose. The new corset il made In
dozen different styles. suitable for var
ious conditions. In all Of them the
bones are laid at different angles. the