New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-15
A RECORD OF FASHIONS LATEST WF1lN1S

developed in any Of the pretty, smooth
raced cloths of which broadcloth Is the
favorite. or in one Of the fascinating new
velvets, striped, embossed, figured or
plain, velveteen, corduroy, velours, zibe-
linc-in fact the list is almost limitless.
Here again simplicity should DE carefully
regarded, for the smartest suits for girl
still in her teens are those which derive
their chic from their cut In response TO
the fashion dictate Of the hour there may
be slight suspicion of drapery or an in.
genious arrangement of braid. The vest,
which is another fashionable feature OF
the coats. may add a Frightening touch,
and there is such bewilderingly beauti-
full array of new brocaded stuffs from
which to choose. deliciously soft, supple
velours and otker new fabrics just in
tended for the little vestee, that it is a
style point well worth needing. The suit
i'm the illustration may be OF the striped
velvet or striped wo0llen. There Is the
slight drapng in the front and the panel
In the back. The coat is particularly good
to look upon, with its curious neck trim
ming. simple yet very chic.
Three Piece Suits for Best"
1t is generally considered more pract-
cal to make OF this suit a three-piece
costume, thus gaining gown for more
or less formal occasions. The waist
should be combined with lace and chiffon
TO give a pretty, light, dressy air. The
new little chemisettes and sleeve puffs.
which Napoleon | made famous and we,
to-day, are copying. are charming Tor q
waist OF this type. They are prettiest
made from a fine lace or sheer linen,
with insets OF real lace.
Every school girl demands n good top
coat. and the variety offered this year IL so
varied that each can exercise her indi-
viduality and pick just what she wants
II will undoubtedly be developed In one
OF the rough, woody materials, or one OF
the soft, warm English looking stuns.
Whether II has cape or high military
collar Il Is sure 20 be jaunty, while the
mufier collars and the revers, which can
be fastened snugly 10 the neck, are most most
comfortable and quite capable OF defyinS
Jack Frost. in his most belligerent moods.
IL must be large and roomy, for the
school girl must slip into IT In hurry.
Many have the belt and this Is laVorlte
mode. for it is so easy to fasten the PEI.
when il is not desirable to button closely
the coat. There Is both comfort and
style in the chinchilla coat pictured.
Norfoks and MackInaWs IN Play!
For play hours the Norfolks and Mack
inaws are in favor. They come this fan
in all Of the new goods-those in the
soft Scotch plaids in queer blues ana
greens; or soft woody browns, with
streaks OF red and yellow, are very trig'
Many girls prefer. however, the home,
spuns. which are distinctly sporty ana
very English. The favorite play costume
of the college girl-and II is recognized
as almost collegiate garb-is the short
skirt OF homespun or accordion pleatea
serge. with sweater-like tunlc OF DUCK
or serge Invariably turned back at the
bottom Stimulating a deep hem. 1t only
takes a second To slip into this rig, II
is ideally comfortable, and Il permits
perfect freedom of action-what more
could the athletic college girl ask?
over 1t in cold, nipping weather, she
will wear her sweater, and OF sweaters
the school girl will have as many as
she can collect, even II she borrOws one
or two from her big brother.