Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-16

TET the masculine world-and that part Of
IL the feminine which can't AFFORD them
scoff as II will regarding the fashion OF
wearing furs these gentle spring days, the
temperature Of which presages summers
fierce heat. but just the same the woman
whose pocketbook allows II, buys, and those
who scoffed remain to pray before the en-
hancement Of her beauty
on Sunday morning sat in Rittenhouse
| S1uare. at that time at which more than
| any other Philadelphia is at her best. II
| was after church Such beautiful women
| I'such modish attires But the loveltest
| women were those who wore the furs It
| may have been a coincidence, and perhaps
they are just as lovely in their nighttes or
| their bathing suits but somehow or other
| | got the impression that those soft red
brown furs or those downy white ones, or
the alluring gray ones reminiscent or
newborn kitten are responsible for lot
of the pulchritude that is abroad in the
land these vernal days.
Dear Madam-some time ago on the
there was a description , Of bathng thin :, hat sst
a square PATTERN Could you tell me
"o" ~ "''''' ''''7 sEAsHoRE.
Yes. It's Just as easy as can be. Get
a 20-inch square. Then measure your head
size with a tape measure and cut a centre
In II. It is best to have IL small at first
and cut II out as comfort demands. When
II is the proper head size, and If you think
90 inches is not too large and floppy, wire
the edges. Cover the brim with a gay
cretonne, an awning striped material, or a
rubberlzed material II you are going to
wear II into tho surf Shir full loose crown
to 1t. If, however you prefer a stiff crown,
sol lFrn I'M nm n "a
shop and cover It then attach 1t to the
square brim and hide the line of junction
with a ribbon band.
Dear Madam-Are Panama hats to be
worn this summer? have a very fine one.
but II Is rather small. 1 want to have 1t
worn otherwise would rather haze 4 put
So% SE oo m e much rou5 ss sS
smart way to trim It. Wv ' ANXIOUS.
You couldn't have anything smarter for |
sports and seashore wear than your Pan |
ANA. Decide on a shape that is becoming |
to you and then take your hat to some re-
liable blocker's and order him to block 1t
that shape for you. He will be able to tell |
you whether the shape you have chosen is
or is not adaptable to your Panama
If you like an all-white hat. / should use |
a white grosgrain band around the crown. |
with cabochon of the ribbon at the front. |
lnere are many rlDDon fancieS you can |
copy-a tailored bow with q cockade at the |
turned-up side, If you are not too tall for
high trimming. Roman band or vari-
colored silk elastic is smart, too
Dear Madam-What kind of topcoat
would you suggest for me? am tall slen-
der and have light brown hair and eyes
want something that will do for motorinE
street wear. and even to throw over a light
gown In the summer. wonder II you could
suggest anything that will serve ali three
purposes? Your advice will be appreciated
DORIS.
Get smart cafe au lait or buff-colored |
coat. This shade would be becoming to one
Of your type If you are not sallow. saw
stunning model recently. The coat itself
was was tashioned OF lightweight duvetyn. The
collar was a triple-cape affair slightly rtn
pied to give fulness. The front of the coat
was double breasted, with four large tor