Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
folded belt of yellow taffeta
Persian Lamb.

IClSldA AdIuU.
Embroidered cloth or kid in rich greens.
snuff browns and rose tints trims other
black coats, some of which are in the staid
Persian lamb, whose sterling qualities are
still much valued by those who prize last
ing fur. Dolmans, quaint and untrimmed,
are seen In it-half-tight coats cape stoles
and large fiat muffs and, since this is es-
sentially a season of color and trimming
the gravity of such models makes them
seem especially suited to mourning and
wear by elderly women.
The vogue for mink which in the softly
marked eastern forms is very beautiful,
continues. and the increasing scarcity of
the skins naturally advances prices. The
sets in which this handsome fur is most
seen are more than ever lavish in design.
Instead of the short cravat and plain muff
of last season. new Stoles fall almost to
the skirt bottom and muffs are larger,
many showing a frou-frou frilling at the
openings. Tails edged the ma jority of the
hlgh-priced collars and trim some of the
muffs at the fur houses. but the millinery
touch IS given at other places by chenille
ends and handsome gimp and lace trim
nipgs
In the matter of Innings practical dou-
blings match the color of the skin, but gar
nents for festive wear sometimes display
brocaded silks in very splendid designs.
The Sizes Match.
The size of muffs and length of stoles are
also important factors to be considered in
the purchase of set; for to go with the
long stoles the correct nat muff for the
average wearer is Of given size-fourteen
inches in depth and about thirty in circum-
ference. The top line of the muff Is left
perfectly plain or else is gathered up fuss
lily. The long. straight stole Is put on to
leave one end half a yard shorter than the
other
Alaska sable or skunk enters into a num-
her of the sets. which, like those in some
qualities of mink. are shown at moderate
prices. Mole is declining and is little seen
except in some cut-up and highly trimmed
fern. as in a muff and stole all in tiny tas-
sel-edged points, and with further deckings
of chenille and lace. Sealskn has taken its
place with those who love velvety skin,
though this hide scarcely permits the fur
bellows fashion now demands. Sealskin Is
said to be very rare, and is growing higher
every day, but. nevertheless long New
market coats at breathless prices are shown
in it, and three-quarter and short jackets
are cut lavishly as to sleeves.
None Too Popular.
The popularity of the Newmarket hangs
fire. Dame Fashion proposes, but it is wo-
man who disposes. And rightly too; for
what counts the most royal skin that ever
grew If it is made up into a garment that
renders it's fair owner a fright, as long
tight coats are apt to do unto many wear
erS
The innumerable styles of fur coats
which. naturally, are much more varied
than the sets. might be dwelt upon at
length. for countless Elton and bolero and
tight and loose Jacket forms are seen. But
single discussion important a SUBJ
ject permits the merest dalliance with sal
lent points. among which may be reckoned
f. shionable and suitable combinations.
For every day street wear the fur coat or
set is as plain is permitted by the modes.
The blouse coats of MORE astrakhan
with fancy buttons and colored trimmings,
will be much worn with tailor gowns in
black or color. If the gown is colored, the
vest and belt and other light trimmings of
the coat may match, Il touch of the new
snuff brown upon a coat calling for a
plainish skirt with black trimmings In the
same shade. Fashion is wonderful NEGRO
mancer. for this singular combination, as
well as other eccentric ones, now goes, as
may be said, with a blare of trumpets. 1t
is uncommon sight to see an all-black
frock with touches of this crude yet hand
some brown, while many a black hat shows
brown-fecked birds and quilts All-black
fur sets. such skunk and Persian lamb,
are admired with gowns in rich color, and
numbers OF the smarter Persian lamb coats
display applications of black velvet richly
outlined with brads.
The enormous and continuing change in