Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 243, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1912 — PREDICTION FOR THE COATS [ARTICLE]

PREDICTION FOR THE COATS

Will undoubtedly' Be Longer and Bome Changes of Importance Are Promised. “What will the length of the coats be in the autumn and- winter?” The question was asked by an American who wanted to order fall suit earl?. The reply to her was thirty-two Inches, for she Is a trifle below the average height. In tailored suits the demand Is for Jackets thirtytwo or thirty-four inches long, cutaway in front, ending in a broad curve or blunt point in the back. „ Some of the coats, however, are made very long In the back, almost reaching to the hem of the skirt, and cut away sharply from the waist line in the front; but these are too extreme to become popular, and In any case will only be worn by the exceptional woman who has many suits to choose from. The most favored style is buttoned over slightly on the left side, and has iLbe Robespierre collar and revers bo arranged that they can be opened up when the weather permits. Some are made with perfectly straight-cut backs and others have a slight fullness In at the belt and a decided flare on the side seems. Nearly all have slightly rounded or pointed corners and all show the modified cutaway effect. The Robespierre collar, with vest of some contrasting materiel, is very popular, and the sleeves are mostly of the set-ln var riety, made with a medium large armhole so they can be slipped on or off. Velvet-bound buttonholes afcd large ornamental buttons trim the best modela.