The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-03

] Suii. anu YET Sut Gan tAiSt
~ without a dress.
That is not an opinion, but
fact recognized by all
women. Yet even In view OF this,
some people venture to say that this
is to be a top-coat season But the
tremendous vogue of two-tone and 9TH
er stereotyped coats during the win
ter should make women feel that they
do not wish to see topcoat Tor a
long while. Or course, the smartly
dressed woman who appreciates cor
rect coats Tor travelling motoring and
the like. will get new coat or two.
for spring-but just for these occa-
sions
Although many dresses will be worn
and they should be, for they are so
! charming-it is not significant that
topcoats are to be much in vogue so
the balmy days OF spring do not re-
quire them
] shall not stop at saying that
woman needs one new suit for
spring. because this season she will
want two-one of serge, whipcord or
suiting. the other OF taffeta. bengahne
or charmeuse
This is what might be called
fancy suit season. even though the
majority of Suits are not overbur-
dened with trimmings And Tor this
very reason 1t is a bit difficult tor
me to suggest what kinds OF suits are
advisable for your selection.
Distinctive Touches Pleasing.
In spite OF the fact that am an
advocate OF plain tailored suits Tor
one years end to another, am very
enthusiastic about the suits that are
cleverly paneled and slightly trimmed
! These touches give distinction Or
| course, severely tailored suit is al
ways smart and attractive ii it is fine
/ ly tailored and its lines are good-but
4 ii not. it is a very shabby-looking al
| fair. BY that, | do not mean to infer
I that a poorly made suit should have
It's defects covered with trimmings
Before entering the realm OF the
fascinating fancy suits, | shall men
tion the plain tailored styles that are
/ quite the smartest. These suits are
nearly all fashioned with modified
cutaway coats that fasten with one
two or three buttons Long and
straight fiat shawl collars OF bengaline
or another rich silk are the only trim
ming, II any. But probably the most
/ unique suit OF the season is the model
with cutaway coat that closely re-
sembles the style now so much worn
by men. 1t is jaunty. yet dignitied.
To me, and to many women, this is
the ideal suit. as II is such a master
| piece OF ailoring-indeed. IL is the
realization OF the long desire OF wom-
en- to be as handsomely tailored as
are the well-dressed men that one
meets at teas and other social gather
ings where men are permitted to wear
! these attractive coats. For these cut
away suits. fine French serge is the
most desirable material
Russian Blouse Suits.
Some OF the new Russian blouse
suits are plain enough to be included
in this category, but at the same time
they do not give the impression OF
severity.
If a woman gets two suits this
spring-which | certainly hope she
will in preference TO suit and a
dress-the wooden suit should be one
of the cutaway models. and the one OF
silk will be most satisfactory in a Rus
sian blouse or Empire style
The wooden suit OF whipcord is quite
the newest, but ! should not say the
most desirable, as | think that such
a material Is apt to become tiresome
when worn for general utility pur.
poses. AS it is being shown so ex-
tensively suggested its becoming
very commonplace to well-known
tailor, and he replied that such a
thing would be impossible, as there
is not enough OF these fabrics on the
market to meet the demand How
ever. serge always is in vogue. as il is
good-looking and servlceable. And
as both OF these materials are appro-
pirate for the same styles, shall now
pass them by, with the final com
ment that navy blue and various
shades OF brown head the color list
And it seems needless TO remark OF
the desirability OF black in spring
time, as we'll as in winter
Simple Trimming Effective.
How the suits are trimmed, The
backs OF the coats nearly all look as
though they are trimmed. but in many
instances one button is the only adorn
ment However, the backs are moi
plain. as they are variously panelec
to give the effect OF the Empire waist
line. or a very long appearance. or Z
one-side effect-to give paneled idea
the back OF coat may be only II
two pieces. but it is cleverly cut OF
) the bias and finished in a point at IN,
: walstline. as al the side. or Il ma,