Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-06

~ NGLTsH women arc as loyal to their
IL tailormade gowns as they are to their
l5aEmt titles and tea.
GYRJ Put woman in a snug-fttng, we'll
made top garment and she is happy,
particularly so when engaged in open air amuse-
ments, for which she is justly celebrated. Eng
lish women are such enthusiastic lovers OF fresh
air that their wardrobes must necessarily contain
a sufficient number of top garments suitable for
various occasions and Londons variable climate.
They 60 in strongly for durable, warmth-givng
weaves, as reversible tweeds, which are partlc-
ularly attractive this year in the new plaids,
stripes and mixed effects suitngs galore chevots,
serges and coverts, while for dressy afternoon
wear such materials, as broadcloths, Venetian,
faced and ribbed cloths vevets, ribbed, checked,
striped and the very newest with grounds cov-
cred in small metallic dots on the top notch.
PRINCESS vICToRIA'S GOWN.
Princess Victoria the other day in
a fetching gown of black velvet touched with
silver or metallic dots. The skirt just cleared
the ground, and was trimmed with graduating
bands of velvet, that encircled the skirt, the
lower edge being outlined with black silk cord.
The jacket asNof the pony genre, clingng close
ly to the lines of the figure and just touching
the hip line. The small crossed vest of silver
cloth and extended from the throat to the end
of the coat. The tall turn-down collar fitted
the throat like dog collar. and was outlined
of black velvet buttons finished off the vest. Her
hat was n small draped affair Of dotted velvet,
having a narrow front brim and derby crown.
At the side clustered several fluffy black
plumes held in place by coronet-shaped buckle
of cut steel
MILITARY AIR OF NEW TAILOR-MADES.
At many of the smartest West End shops
saw number of top garments, two-piece suits
and long coats, that carried decided military
air.
The coats belonging to suits are of varied
length, but by far the majority are tight fitting,
single or double breasted, the military effect be-
ing carried out by buttons, fancy plain, gilt
and silver or by frogs, straps of velvet, silk cords
and braid with rosettes.
Metallic cordings, gold, silver copper and bronze
green, give plain colored cloth costumes tre-
mendous dash, especially when enlivened by the
merest pipngs of some brilliant color scarlet.
For example, a titled dame has just ordered
a dark blue broadcloth costume trimmed with
bands of black caracul, which shows just the
merest line of scarlet taffeta the upper edge.
The military bands extend across the dapper
three-quarter redingote, and one deep foot band
trims the lower part of the skirt, while half
moons of caracul, three each side of the CEN
tire, finished off the top of the skirt. The high
military collar and cuffs, also had their touch
of scarlet.
The figure to the right in the illustration shows
the very newest short coat cut with points in
front and back, and fitting the figure as though
it were moulded upon it. This is a style,
but woman with good lines and having SO
or 3S bust measure will find it admirable de-
sign. The material is new tweed very simply
trimmed with bands of silk braid, which used
to give the military touch to the coat.
The Lanciers military coat is great favorite,
as it may be worn either single or double breast
ed like the regulation officers garment, which
makes it a convenient model for women who
like to drive or walk in the same wrap.
THE CHARM OF GRAY AND HELIOTROPE.
The new gun metal and pale grays are ever
so becoming to English women on account of
their fresh complexion and high coorng.
In a very Smart Regent street shop l saw
lovely street suit of gun metal broadcloth which
appears on the central figure. The full skirt is
laid in small plaits that sweep from the hip line
10 feet unrestrained The trimming of lattice
velvet on this gown is worthy of attention. as
it is being employed for many elegant costumes
and evening toilettes
Two bands of black velvet lattice work mount
ed on a paler shade of gray taffeta decorate the
foot line of the skirt. The small jacket closes
in front with vest of black velvet studded with
cut steel buttons The collar and cuffs are of
lattice velvet over gray, finished with a small
fill of the silk. The raised girde likewise carries
out this mode of trimming while the small tur-
han Of black velvet with its sweeping paradise
plume and head of bird, completes most ar.
tistic street costume.
The style of the fur bolero worn on the next
figure has great following among English wom-
en- This one is of sable mink with muff to match
The gown is a Princess of hellotrope Venetian
trimmed with bands of velvet in a darker shade
The hat is Of panne velvet with plume shading
from bronze to heiotrope.
LADY MoDIsH.