The San Francisco call., 1908-03-22

these separate coats are to be made silks of all
kinds and colors black, browns tans, and dark
blues being probable varieties. These coats OF
course would appropriate suit coats. Also out
there are many occasions when separate. dressy
fills decided want that undoubtedly they VIII oe
popular.
Another style separate coat has long, rip
bling skirt piece attached to raised waist line the
does not come together by several lnches
in front the deficiency being made up by a vest
decidedly low and being double breasted at the top
slopes off at the until it separates little The
sleeves quite plain sleeves, in seven
eighths length. finished with narrow turned back
cuff several above Stimulating layers of cuffs
close fitting in the back and the skirt ex
tends the entire around
One other example of coats is shown a side
view This would be charming made of a good quality
taffeta in black tan and while white or ivory
silk lining would enhance its beauty, it easily could
be finished that lining would be necessary The
piece and the side seams left open
far that perfectly easy appearance is attained
the back Tee arnholes large, going down
underneath V shape, that fancy waists be
safely without crushing.
Chinese embroidery would make beautiful finish
the sleeves and neck, although less expensive
things could be substituted. If happen to have
ruffes they will just the thing put in
the sleeves A fluffy jabot which extends the waist
would look well on the front of the waist. The
edges of the finished with a bias binding or
milliner's fold of the material the cost
These coats possibly suggest ideas in
the remodeng of last years coat, the entire
making ever of long, loose one. Oftenmes one sees
garment which would be suitable in material or
coors; STILL valuable ideas may sug-
gested by the cut trimmings used, such thing
There many women have the good fortune
to have things given them by relatives friends who
better off financially than they-drcsses of which
the latter have tired they may pc
slightly worn out of date. Garments fire.
quenty given for this last reason. Some
times lovely dresses which appear sight
hopelessy behind the times fashioned quite
invaluable foupdations for veings or chinons or
other light, semi-transparent materials satin or
taffeta that has been taken to pieces and remodeed
require yelling to ineffaceable
traces of reconstruction, but foundation may
made to ornamental we'll as useful
purpose for the next few
Often. these expensive gowns, If hopeless as
they stand. where the material is con
cerned, possess most expensive and beautiful embroid
or lace The Innings also frequently of great
Sometimes be the possessor some
dainty transparency dancing gown but does
not feel able to purchase lining many Other
details necessary to complete it.
When 1t is question of made up things it is NOR
simple in the end to take them pieces begin with
as far as possble-unless of they fit you-i
which sending them to a cleaners will help pu
them in good order. They should carefully looke
over to see any stitches need to be taken anywhere
Sometimes the addition of some contrasting trim
? ming the removal of that already on will work
wonderful change So many things wit
lace. Perhaps mere rearrangement will be sufficient
Embroideries can be removed applied on dineren
! foundation trimming put on in a fashionabl
way. or combined with other trimming placed o
fresh materials used in an entirely new fashio
with astonishing
. Waists of Irish crochet other lace can be com
g hined with heavys round meshed net which In tur
should be braided with weight cotton soutache
e pretty design that does not ground to
closely, and where the pattern makes scroll of shar
zgzag effect the soutache is upon edge so a
e. look too heavy.
It This too. is done on flet mesh. squares and CON
# bined with hand embroidered chiffon motifs to forl
e yokes handsome dresses that have waists
d the material lightened in effect gurnpes Th
e fashion Of this braided net much to those VIII
IS cannot afford the more handsome trimmings for 1t
Is simple In effect it common It is
st great help who possesses pieces
good has quite enough entire las
e waist. All that is necessary is get enough net
finish out with.
e. #
Id charming evening just home to grace
he house party is chiffon with an ndsreress
ivory net, and a deep hem Of the sane pointed vii
ID scattered coo-s and here and there velv
blossom applied. standing beautifully in RELIEF