Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-31
The Seasons Coat Problem

tons and very loosely belted. One shudders
to think how readily they would soil, but
they are exceedingly comfortable and have
been worn over linen, tennis and outing
clothes for ten months past and, for that
matter, throughout the summer, where the
climate was cool enough to justify so
warm a wrap. There are dark colored
blanket coats, too, but those more properly
belong with motor apparel.
Long, loose coats Of rich MORE antique,
of faille, of ottoman, etc, are provided for
certain kinds Of wear, the palmer models
Of this class having rather more cachet
than the more elaborate ones
A coat in Westminster gray (taupe with
more thar the usual dash Of brown moire
antique, made on much the same lines as
those shown in the velour coat sketched
here, was made to fulfill a double or triple
purpose. 1t was made ensuite with a
smart little frock Of Westminster gray
chiffon, trimmed in self-color braiding, and
the MORE antique and l%ightened near the
throat by creamy lace and touches OF a
warm rose color that approached coral.
The MORE coat was lined with coral
satin. The importer showed us with this
costume q frook of rose cashmere in ex-
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1T would be charming with a frock OF
this color, you see, and then, too, it would
serve as a separate coat with many other
frocks if necessity demanded" she said.
Some black ~broadcloth coats handsomely
hand embroidered and trimmed in fur are
shown, and occasionally one of these
models obtains youthfulness from a high
folded collar Of colored velvet over which
a little fur collar turns, and the velvet Is
introduced elsewhere in buttons, cuffs, ETC.
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Leaves from Fashions Notebook.
Heavy irish lace forms the round crown
on a child's hat.
The long slim line is preserved intact In
the most successful gowns OF the season.
Plated satin ribbons and fur bands are
utilized effectively for trimming afternoon
gowns.
Picturesque evening cloaks are obtalnable
in satin and chiffon finished cloths, lined
with a contrasting color,
There is a decided vogue for all black
velvet hats, their sqmberness lightened
Yelours or some light color, and the crowns
are banded by fur.
One Of the pleasing features in the fur
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SO long that their tails and trimming fall
well below the knees.
The flexible metal girdles, so much in
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metal eyes, a jeweled pendant in their
mouths. These girdles are generally lined
with black velvet. Some are copies OF
Egyptian possessions, others reproduce
some quaint Japanese creations; TO meet
the demands OF today they must be bar
barrie and intricate Of design.
Vanity boxes are an important part OF
a motoring outfit, and as often as not
hang from the neck chain. Some are as
Stunning the aspect OF flat lockets; these
open to display a powder puff, while in
side is quite a sufficient stock Of powder.
Some are fashioned like small watches Of
m or dull gold or enamel some
times bearing a monogram, sometimes jew
eled.
one good point in frooks and coats for
children Is that the waist Is left Of nor
mai size. Many Of the Wristbands descend
on TO the hips, disappearing beneath a
broad pleat in front Some of the waist
bands are replaced by ribbons run through
long eyelet hole sits on the frock itself.
and elbow. In tailor suits for boys the
collars are extra long In the points. Strips
or eyolet hole embroidery make a trimming
which is somewhat lavishly employed on
little girls frocks.
In line with the fad for crystal and
spangled trimmings Of all kinds on gowns
there Is a revival OF glittering purses. In
or other cleaning trifles; in others velvet.
worked IN a fancy design Of beads ~
pearls or bugles or sequins, forms the OBJ
1ect. Solid bead or spangle work, mounted
In metal and ornamented by q huge cabo-
ehon Of the overlapping spangles. Is a nov
the old-fashioned long double purse that is
caught by two silver rings and hangs In a
loose bag at each end when held In the
middle.