The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-10-07
7dde Bel1nOre Coat.

der this the garment takes the fullest
of circular cuts, falling in sweeping folds
that measure a goodly five yards at the
hem The center front and center back
are both braided in a serpentine design,
the pattern increasing In size as 1t de-
sends. The sleeve Is especially novel,
full at the top, and with the fulness
falling in graceful lines to below the ell
bow, until it drops into an elaborate cuff.
This latter item is really in two pieces,
the upper one In velvet and the lower of
braided cloth, each reversing the cut of
the other fat collar In velvet shows
embroidered appliques, as does the vel
vet portion of the cuff, and the little
strap tabs, that fall from the yoke, are
softened with dainty little touches OF
velvet and embroidery.
STYLE AND COMFORT COMBINED
FOR THE TRAVELLER.
The vogue of plaids will be firmly
tablished by the time that those delight
full imported models, which owe their
charm to the clever inspiration of famous
Partisan designers, have been reproduced
for the fastidous American woman. Made
up in a material most difficult to handle
artisticalIy, this charming little wrap is
none the less well calculated to appeal
to those who seek the individual In dress
The famous Clan MacTavish tartan-all
of those clan tartans of Scotland are
catalogued according to the families who
originated and wore them in feudal times
is used. Its dark brown background
crossed and recrossed with varying stripes
in scarlet, blue, gold and a faint green,
is delightfully."- soft in coloring, the weave
being one of the thick wooden ones in
which the color takes a somewhat
subdued tint in the weaving. One might
almost refer to the design of the wrap as
a sleeved cape, for the coat is cut upon
full circular lines, the back hanging in
fiuted folds from the shoulders and the
side seams fiaring widely in the same eff
feet. The fronts comfortably double
breasted, fastening with large fancy pearl
buttons as big as q silver dollar; while
the sleeve is full at the top, to taper into
a closely fitted cuff at the wrist. The
capucine hood is piquantly lined with
scarlet sedo silk, making for a charming
effect when drawn over the hair. and
patch pockets complete the convenience
of this fetching capucine wrap.
PRESENTING SOME NOVEL IDEAS.
In the treatment and management of
trimming the Partisan makers acknowl-
edge no superiors. While the cut of this
imported modei SHOWS the trend OF
circular effects. 1T is chiefly in the trim
ming and its application that the nov
city lies. There is that bias seam down
the center back. q mode of cutting that
is held in especial esteem by the French
tailor and with which they secure some
of their most fetching results. This is one
of those lightweight wraps that in
tended for carriage and other senidressy
wear, and is IN novel shade of reddish
amethyst broadcloth, matching in tone
the chiffon velvet gown which it tops
The trimming consists merely of a black
satin ribbon, folded by deft fingers into
tricorne shapes and edged either side
with an application OF fat braid that
serves to hold the pinched ribbon in shape.
This ribbon trimming is laid on In a
festoon design over the back aud front.
coming TO just below the waist line. and
below this are similar folds. each. how
ever. marking less acute angle in their
course. The sleeve is especially full and
dropping in its upper part. bands of the