The San Francisco call., 1910-05-01
THE LOOSE TOPCOAT AGAIN IN VOGUE


-OR summer. travelling the topcoat
IL IS Just as important as the
various other wraps or 9ackeos
that woman considers. pecessities.
Whether IN motor car. train or on toot'
the summer manteaux are Of varied de-
sign and decided utility The straight
silhouette. with no flare at the feet Is.
she one striven for by Paris designers,
with. undoubtedly, moro attractive re-
suits than we usually associate with the
convenient slip-over article. The range
OF materials Is wide. including heavy
t,ssors coarse cheviots and. cloths that
are Of basket weaves, while charmeuse,
estln and changeable silks under wolfe
are delightfully."- fashioned into after
noon wraps, with which the Par!sienne
always covers her afternoon gowns.
You must not forget the. Innings this
spring or summer. Brilliant touches can
be given to duh shades of the outer
cloth. Fouiard or soft silk in plain or
patterned effect is the most practical.
frequently thu lining Of the topcoat is
brought out into the light of day by
repeating II. on collars and: cuffs. Speak
ing -of. collars. they have assumed pro-
portions. Of huge .capes on many OF the
models.
In the sketch at the left the long coat
has its shawl. collar caught in at the
back under a square plastron. decorated
with buttons and loops OF cord. It is
CT beige tussor so heavy that the effect
and durability are that Of coarse linen.
A deep hem gives substantial body 70
the lower edge.
Black satin. with a lining Of brilliant
blue. is used for the next wrap with
the~crossed line at the front. The lower
border OF this IS e circular shape. fitted
and stitched in place. A huge jet button
fastens low al the side. This is for for
NAL afternoon or evening wear. the
color being particularly capable Of play
ing many roles.
r The central figure shows q loose
costsof -"drap matte" or basket weave
cloth in a shade Of burnt bread.
stitched bands Of plain cloth edge
tbs large collar and cuffs and outline
the front and bottom. Three buttons
are used to fasten the front The
shape is simple all-enveloping and
very easily copied by any.
More pretentious is the next coat
that reflects the Observation-Disclosures
note, so apparent in this seasons
newest gowns. Wolfe de sole in q
rich mahogany shade over turquoise
blue and gold changeable silk gives
a beauty of coloring that in itself is
gorgeous. But when oriental en-
broidery in these shades is used on
the wide bands on the sleeves and
skirt and. collar. a touch of black
occurs at the top Of the collar as an
evidence OF the still recognized merit
OF this contrasting note.
An attractive line at the front is
used on the. last suggestion. The long
rever crosses from the shoulder to
the hip. and does not taper as usual.
Three buttons and buttonhoIes OF
cording are used; the collar and deep
cuffs are oe satin. OF "tlleul'' or
limetree: green cheviot with prune
-coIored satin is this model that so de-
lightfulIy- combines modish line with
practicabilty.
Every woman who is IN the fortu-
nate class Of travellers, either for
lengthy journeys or little fittings.
should protect her garments by a
loose topcoat that need not be quite.
IA the class Of the shapeless "duster"
OF years ago. Indeed, there is no ex-
cuse for the absence Of attractive
lines and colorings in this friendly
outer garment.