Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 113, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1913 — Outdoor Costumes of the Latest Make-up, and Approved Material [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Outdoor Costumes of the Latest Make-up, and Approved Material

Walking Costume. —For this no material is better suited than face cloth; any color would look well. The skirt is quite plain and is cut a smart length. The coat has a deep basque; a patent leather belt hides the join where it is set to the upper part; the fronts of this are laid on with wrapped seams; embroidery trims the large collar, which is of material, and is cut in points at front; below these two buttons are sewn. i Hat of satin to match, trimmed with a feather mount. Materials required: 5 yards cloth 48 inches wide, 1 dozen yards braid, 6 yards silk or satin for lining coat. Smart Dress. —Navy serge of very fine qua’lty is selected here. f

The skirt has a shaped edge to right front, which is laid on the left in a wrapped seam; buttons and loops trim the upper pari, and a material panel is let in at foot. The bodice has a large collar and small re vers of purple t satin, these turn back from a vest of finely tucked net; buttons and a lace frill trim the fronts ' The lower part of sleeve has the fulness set under the upper in flat pleats; the-cuffs are deep and shaped in a point at upper edge. Hat of purple Tagel, trimped with a rope of small flowers. Materials required: 5 yards serge, 46 inches wide, % yard satin 20 Inches wide, % yard tucked net 18 inches wide, 7 buttons, % yard lace for front