Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 203, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 August 1910 — PURELY FEMININE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PURELY FEMININE

THOSE SHORT CO ATS innumerable editions to CHOOSE FROM. Serious Consideration Demanded on the Part of the Woman Who Intends to Make a Long or Short Journey. When the short-coated suit for traveling is to be decided upon, which of th«r many: editions are you going to choose? The problem confronts womankind, and a certain discretion must be exercised or there will appear some figures in our midst that will bring down well-deserved ridicule upon the heads of the offenders. Just as soon as a woman considers her figure in relation to the garments that -she purchases will there be a marked dfecimation of the ranks of Indifferently, nay, execrably, dressed followers of fashion. Whether you be tall, slender or of generous proportions, the question of the short coat assails you. Which ehall it be? The slender, sylphlike creature is indeed fortunate in this age of suppressed curves, for her figure is able to wear the short coat without the annoying consideration of the pros and the cons. Her coat may be belted in with a wide patent leather belt, and the peplum can be varied in line, cut away at the front or turned up at the corner in military style at the front lines or back. The slenderness at the hips is the point that allows this. The short woman must be judicious when selecting her coat. That model that emphasizes length of line must be chosen. The long revers, the pointed line at the bottom, the disposition of trimming in long, narrow vertical lines—these are the main guide-posts. Stout women are less fortunate since the curtailed coat has been reinstated. Sleeves must not be too full; the lengthened narrow collar, small buttons and a lack of trim- . mlngs should Characterize the coats of the heavier figures.

Stitched straps are excellent for all forms. Embroidered plastrons must ba placed in advantageous position, always keeping well in mind the fact that decoration must not be obstrusive, but a harmonious part of the whole scheme. On the short coat they may be widely used. Side panels of braid, embroidery of stitched material give grace, but a certain thickness of the body which it w'ere wise for the stout woman so eschew. The variation of the fastening is another note that must be taken into consideration when the short coat is decided upon. One more point. Look well at the skirt with wjuch the short jacket is to be worn. Remember that here lies the effect that will accentuate the short lines, or serve to mitigate the change that undoubtedly results from this season’s note. r Whether the jackets of shorter length wilt be able to extend on into the next season is a moot point, but while they are here they must be chosen with due regard for the women within.