Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25

DISTINCTIVE STYLES IN
NEW WRAPS AND RAINCOATS

Summer wraps and raincoats nowadays
bear very little relation to the duster and
waterproof of yore. and each season sees
improvements in this line in both coloring
and design. The automobile Is no doubt
largely responsible for this agreeable
change. as well as the increase In public
travel. For these garments cravenette is
the most popular fabric. for it is shower
proof and Is comparatively cool.
Styles in automobile coats vary but
slightly, and the only new feature this sea-
SON Is the extremely fun skirt that falls
from smooth. well-fitting shoulders. The
closing Is double-breasted and arranged to
come close to the neck when required. A
new design In material for these wraps is
fairly large plaid in tones of gray. from
light to dark, and each one melting into the
other until 1t has all the appearance of
gray mist. The sleeves are full and are
confined by fairly close cuffs. The pockets
are as convenient and numerous as ever.
For automobiling these wraps are made
on the regulation lines. with sleeves not
quite SO voluminous and loose belt. This
mooei Is used for travelling when a fairly
heavy wrap is needed. while for dressier
occasions the long, loose coats of pongee
ana other silks are popular.
NatufaI coiored pongees, rajahs and all
Weaves or raw silk appear perennially, and
are always sure Of a welcome, DESPITE their
pelng anything but pretty shade
This year garments OF this kind of ma
Ierfal are made up quite a good deal on the
S saIa order with tucked shoulders and
ta,se kimono-ilke tucked sleeves. The
trimming will cover the shoulder seams.
act as a collar, trim the fronts and finish
tae edges OF the sleeves, In the form of
used for this. very effective showing on
the neutral background. Again, such a
wrap VIII be given character by using
piack taneta, decorating with a little gold
fancy buttons :.
Not only smart but extremely practical.
is a coat OF this description. as it can be
worn sn at almost any time of the day or in
the evening. and during the summer is con-
veniently slipped on and of. and is so light
IT will not crush the gown underneath.
The backward season has kept US to the
long lightweight tourist wrap. and, while
these, too, preserve much the same lines
from year to year. the skirts are fuller
tnan heretofore, the mannish. straight box
coat being now no longer in favor.
In short garments the braided pony of
SILK. net or chiffon broadcloth will undoubt-
eddy lead. These, too, are decidedly prac-
tical. giving real warmth, yet. being so alb
breviated. do not conceal the beauty Of the
costume. The loose ft and che ample
sleeves aid in, making this model an ideal
one for early summer wear. Black is per
maps the most useful to choose for these
!acketS, OUT many OF the pastel shades,
literally covered with braidings, are spe-
cially attractive and have the merit of be-
ing more youthful looking
Worn over a black dress, a coat in a
dainty shade braided in deeper tones and
q touch OF black is exceedingly effective
as q separate garment.
Little loose Etons In black peau de sole
are seen good deal and are simply
trimmed with black braid, the sleeves full
and three-quarter length. They are not
elaborate.
Elderly women will cling to the three
quarter length coats Of black peau de sole
and other kindred silks. The box model
with an inverted box pleat starting at the