Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-20
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COATS AND WRAPS

Fall coats are upon US with their
fuzzy rough textures. Novelties IN
winter stuffs are not numerous, but
they are distinctly interesting. The
beautiful Indian fabric, 'kaha," is o.
fered again this season, in varying
colors, including plaits. The surface
Of this materia: is covered with hairs,
II has an especial appeal for use in
motor coats. ."Diavelta" is distinct
i've novelty Of thick soft wool, and is
woven in a diagonal pattern; also Of
high novelty is "Pelussa,' very at
tractive and smart, with a coarse,
rough surface.
Among these Rodier novelties are
others that curiously attract in spite
of-perhaps because of--an appear
ance so coarse they suggest rugs. Ma.
terials are woven in imitation Of the
hand knitted decorations introduced
by the Maison Marial tet Armand.
Coarse woven woolens in q medley Of
colors and stripes will be used to trim
the heavier coats.
Many dislike the stretching tepden-
cy of Jersey-cloth in the thin and
cheaper qualities. A new weave.
"Crepe-Jersey," is produced this sea-
son, and though thin and excessively
soft is free from this defect. The
sponsors for this new weave, Maison
Coudurier, Fructus ct pescher, de-
serve favor for their effort IN estab.
fishing this popular fabric on firm
er" basis.
To possess a coat with an "atmos.
phere" is the fond hope Of every
smartly gowned woman. 1t Is ',ne-
times a difficult thing to obtain and
every winter sees the sane Guest and
desire for coats that look just a lit
tie different" Perhaps we expect 100
much of a coat, especially here in Ha.
waii where We need wrap so eel.
dom. We use IL more for dress, and
possibly overlook the fact that as
coats are designed for service, they
can not possess the allurement o. an
airy frock; so by way Of contrast, we
can make them more attractive by
exaggerating their apparent ability.
The semi.taileured street cGas on
the left has been designed for wear
rain or shine, and ii tells you so at
first glance. The large collar 10 very
youthful, and It may be worn buttoned
close up under the chin. After a
shower Of a "blow" 1t can be loosened,
and made to form small cape. 1t is
made In one of the new, very coarse,
novelty weaves. It's color bleu, and
the trimmings are Of belu and gray
plaid. The buttons. are also COW
cred with plaid and are used 70 sd
vantage in trimming the side seams.
This is one Of the very newest eff
fects. The full skirt back is also
q new feature, and allows ample room
for the fullest Of dresses.
A wrap that win be good style"
for more than one season is something
that many OF us are seeking. II a
novelty wrap that II not too sxtreine
Is selected IL can generally serve for
several successive seasons. Wraps
Of chiffon cloth, silk or velvet are al
ways good, although velvet is general
ly accepted more for fall and winter
wear. A handsome wrap carries out
the personality" of lovely gown,
and lends charm that is delightfully."-
feminine. The wrap on the right is
very correct for dinner gowns and
evening wear. II Is made OF French
chiffon cloth, with conventional flow.
ers IN deeper tones. The pattern is
woven in silk velvet brocade. The
draped sides Of this lovely wrap
would be becoming to most every one;
It is slightly shorter in front and
back. This allows the fortunate on.
locker a glimpse Of the frock under.
meath.
As rule we are too prone to fol.
low a certain series Of line In most
Of our frocks When we find a style
that is very becoming, we are apt to
use 1t for too long period, and to
many of our friends we appear to be
always dressed the same. This
must not be; we should have a
change. II is splendid to be able to