Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-10

FL d M
AW models of the type pictured
wv all smart, practical and
notwithstanding. With the exception
of riding toys and furs they cover the
field quite satisfactorily, and tell the
story of suits, knitwear, topcoats and
knicker outfits with a most interest
ing fidelity. While 1t is merely a repe-
tition to say hat sports apparel Is
used for many purposes other than
what the name strictly implies, 1t Is
necessary in any discussion of either
fundamentals or details, since the APP
peal Is made to all types of women,
sports-loving or no.
Viewing the entire field as an inter-
esting entity, one concludes-eVen be-
fore one begins to analyze-that any
particular interest centers In details
rather than g~eneralities, since lines
are practically stabilized by the de-
mands made upon the garments them
selves. Flounces, godets, tiers and
bouffant effects are wholly out of the
question, and sportswear is a synonym
for simplicity, the whole world over.
But there are many changes from past
seasons and many extremely crafty
ing improvements, not only in he
general appearance. but in the prac-
teal comfort.
Smart Suits Play Many Parts
For business, for travel. for tramp
ing, for any number of active pur-
poses, the so-called sports suit is in
great demand. 1t may be of tweed, OF
fleece, of Shetland, of any one of the
~.AAfy nNAraaf4tTa NAs1oh n nd Vaa1 ~
novelty cloths thai the season has
brought forth, but IL Is plain of line,
smart of cut and man-tailored in
every detail. Jackets may vary In
length. pockets In the number and
way they slant, and collars vary in
depth, but ones first impression is al
ways II of tailored perfection.
Such a suit is illustrated, and the
quality of its charm Is evidenced In
its slimness, its smooth-lying collar
and its nicely Of detail. An unusual
idea is expressed in the matching top
coat. equally well-tailored and slim of
line, but it Is an idea worthy of gem
eral adoption, since 1t adds one more
model to the two-in-one group that is
constantly being augmented by amaz-
ingly useful outfits. The coat is not
only serviceable, when added warmth
is required, but may be used separate
ly over a one-piece dress or separate
skirt and sweater.
One is never quite sure what sports
fashions are most truly acceptable
until after the big football games,
where the smartest women foregather
and where the newest, most up-to-date
outdoor apparel is displayed. With
the exception of the knicker suits
and now and then one of these may be
seen-every late fall and winter
fashion in sportswear is much in evil
dence. Smart fur coats-both long
and short; furred coats; knitwear: all
the clever offerings of %prodigal fashion
are on display. And the football sea-
son just past was no exception.
Colors were interesting, for they
were bright-without being too bright
-gay-without being too gay-and
one realized the difference between a
color. which might be crude and
bizarre, and a color tone, which could
be neither. The soft shades of green
and brown-tortoise-she especially
blue and the shade called brick
were, apparently, the greatest favor
ties, and one saw much of plaids,
stripes and novelty fabrics in attract
i've color combinations. Camel, the
color, and camers hair. the fabric
were also seen.
Swagger Top Coats Wear Furs
The snug comfort of the fur-coilarec
topcoat is apparent in the shadow.
striped garment pictured. 1t is roomy
It is Interestingly cuffed and pocketec
and its collar will do valorous service
when wiptry winds do blow" Not
all the sports coats are furred, indeed
there are quite as many models with
out furs as with them. There is nc