El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-21

. coat of the three-piece outfit varies.
Some are shown in 22-inch length, 9TH
ers in SO and 40 inches. The more eIe-
CANT the costume, the longer the coat
Favorite materials for these suits are
duvtyne plush, velour de Lame and
brOadcloth n combinations with silks
crepes and chiffons. OF the colorS,
black and blue have the strongest hold
on popularity, with terracotta, green,
magohany and plum color good favor
ties.
Among the striking afternoon COS
tunes, which promises to be excep-
tionally popular this season, are those
showing a combination of contrasting
materials and colors as a terracotta
peau de peche cloth with brown net
top, edged with martin fur, with lace
frills Medici style, about the neck The
drapery of the skirt will come more
to the front and sides than before
Brocaded chiffon velvet with crepe me-
teor or charmeuse and velvet are pop
uiar com binations.
Fur in Trimmings.
Fur viii figure more extensively
than ever on the wrap. The kimcno
shoulder and sleeve are favored al
considerable fullness in the back of
all this seasons wraps. All the dressy
wraps for afternoon occasions are made
with these features and faSten on one
side with some large ornamental but
ton Coats have half belts, either in
the back or the front, but they do not
extend all around Velvet, charmeuse
and duvtyne are popular for their con-
struction.
IF possible the newer models of
waists for wear with separate skirts
are being made more transparent than
ever They are fashioned out Of chif-
fon over tulle, with lace, or chiffon
and lace or lace alone, and are ex-
ceedingly dainty. The Medici collar is
here to stay all winter, and shows its
influence on all waists. It is con-
structed OF the finest nets and ehif-
fOns.
The Newest Furs.
The most popular fur coats average
40 to 4S inches in the better grade of
furs. Models in fur coats have the
kimono sleeve, baggy back. and collars
and cuffs of contrasting fur as in
the dressv cloth wraps.
In fur sets of toque, muff and stole,
the slash is also shown, a tiny slash on
the long flat pillow muffs of combina-
lions of mOleskin and ermine, revealing
rose colored satin also carried out on
the stole ends. Muffs are made of plush
and velvet. finished with big buckle
or bows, and with fur trimmings.
No More Picture Hats.
TN headgear. black seems to proceed
other coloFs in fashion and the hats
are shown in extremes of materials,
heavy plush fur trimmed, or the
''X-Ray" models Of black beaded nets,
with Jet butterflies and high aigrets.
Some few models show tiny wreaths
OF pink rose buds as face trimming; the
chin strap is very prominent The
artist 'Tams' are a popular shape and
all the hats have a tendency to be
smaller than last season A number Of
medium sized hats are shown but the
big picture hat is completely out OF
it. Butterflies are the newest thing
in hat trimming in any material de-
sired. The new chantilly lace double
crown IS also popular
The Tango Garter.
h.
is the newest. This is made of gath
cred elastic ribbon. finished with q
satin flower, and with long fringe, IL
In the girdles, the windlass sash
and the sailor wish-tie are among the
most popular.
COrsets Are Longer.
For the new gowns the new corset
is essential. This differs from It's pre-
in being much longer over
the hips with girdle top extending
only a little above the waistline. The
length runs from p to p inches and
some are longer. An especial model |
for slender figures is shown in the /
corset Of jersey with homeless hips.
Opera hoods and party hoods OF |
pearls and metallic nets are more in |
,avor than ever.
No Extremes for Children.
For children's wear, the kimono 1
sleeve, the tango sash and the Bulgar-
an blouse are popular, but the skirts /
are quite full, and there are no extreme /
styles. Some very dainty lace and chif- |
,on frocks for little girls are offered |
his season"