The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-15

Gay wear seems totally out of keeping
with a dainty frock and all the lovely
accessories that go-to make I'D an af-
ternoon or -eveniDE toilette. Yet previ-
been the last acquisition to an eco
nomical Woman's wardrobe. A growing
sense of the fitness of things, however,
has psrvaded the entire feminine world
ana this year FANCY wrap has be
come a necessity to any woman who
makes a pretense of being properly
and we'll dressed
il il has been considered an impos-
slblllty before, ii has to be made a
possibility now even at the expense of
some other part of the costume. But
the woman who plans out the cost of
her wardrobe beforehand will not be
forced to -slimp" in any direction. In
the irst place, If her income IS small,
she should choose general color
scheme for all her best frocks, thus
having the gloves and shoes and hat
which complete one costume quite as
appropriate for another After this is
settled the coat is simple matter.
and IN reckoning the probable cost of
all, the coat comes in for its share of
consideration.
There are two kinds OF dressy wrap
the garment which can be worn in the
afternoon as well as evening and *he
wrap which is intendeo merely fOr even
ing wear. The former bears dectu-aiy
the stamp of the tailor-made. The IA T.
ter IS a product of the GFessmaker's
art and in its makeup runs the gamut
of all delicate fabrics and laces.
OF the two, the semi-tailored wan
appeals most strongly to the average
busy woman Of today Ia it She never
appears over dressed. while cabs and
French maids are net essential to pre-
serve its pristine snlartHess.
The materials suitable for this kind
OF coat are principally velvet and
brDadcloth, heavy shantung and basket
weave being employee frequently with
warm interlinings. When the wrap Is
shaped from brOadCfoth. very delicate
colorings are what give il a dressy
look. and the palest of blue tints. pinks
in peach and coral. nile green and
cream shades mark the seasons most
attractive models. Velvet wraps show
bright cOlOrings, such as royal purple,
blue and red as we'll as rich browns
and greens.
Soft chiffon satins line these gar
nents and as the inside is in evidence
both in the coat room and at the the
alter, quite as much as the coat itself
the selection of the lining is Of equal
importance with the outside material
Deiicately co1ored cloths and silks dis
play satin interiors that match them
perfectly. More sOmbre Velvets are
lightened by Innings OF white or cream
Cloth covered buttons trim the simpler
coats and on more elaborate noGels
mingle with hand-painted or enamel
discs.
one Of the elegant features of these
new wraps IS the heavy silver and
gold cloth. appliques almost buried
beneath embroidered bowers in softest
fints that blend in with the cloth
itself Lace appliQues over silk in self
tone are also modish-
Splendidly suited to these semi
evening wraps is the popular Empire
cut with all the looseness and east
ness Of a theater coat. it stiA has tAe
setnblance of garment for street
wear and does not demand a great
amount Of trimming to make. IL look
handsome.
Many indescrlbably charming ex-
amples are being offered for sale Al
exclusive shops, among which is a
hrcadcloth in palest lavender Two
wide tucizs OF the material outline the
deep Empire yoke. from beneath
which energies a full skirt laid in sew
arai pleats at the back ana front and
opening up each side half way to the
hiDa a row of FIVE cloth buttons is
applied on either side Of the pieats
below the tucks, and three similar butt
toms appear at the head OF each side
opening. Deep porcelain blue satin
forms the collar and is set in the lower
fuilness oe the bishop sleeve. An ex-
.suisits blending OF lavender ana blue