Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1915 — Luxurious Winter Neckwear [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Luxurious Winter Neckwear

THE present fashion for short, full neckpieces of fur, or feathers or fur-cloth, make it possible for every one to afford a cozy protection to the throat. The- suggestion of comfort that lies in these small pieces of winter apparel makes up half of their attraction; they look comfortably and they are comfortable! and also they' are becoming, which is the other half of their appeal to wromen.

The open throat, in garments for the street, is passe; everyone wants a coat that fastens, up close about the throat, supplemented by a separate neckpiece or finished with a band of fur. It Is especially chic to have a fur-trimmed hat to wear with the fur about the throat In the newest coats very broad, ample turnover collars of fur appear on velvet and other coats, and a collar of the samg fur encircling the crown of a broadbrimmed hat makes an effect of luxurious dressing just where it will be most noticeable, that is, about the face. A collar and hat of * this kind are shown in the picture. At the left a small separate neckpiece of marten fur is shown, which will harmonize with any sort or color of oostume. Jt consists of a moderately wide satin-lined, band finished with feet (with claws), and short tails of the fur. It fastens at one. side and is a charming bit in ‘the way of dress accessories, made of a hard durable fur. Similar neckpieces are made up <n Ifri ~

mink, skunk, sable, ermine, and in the cheaper furs. The style 1b good and njay be counted upon to remain good during the life of the fur. An inexpensive and pretty novelty for the neck is made of ostrich feathers in two colors and several tones of one of these. A combination of white and sapphire blue, shading off to dark tones, is shown in the photograph. This collar may be bought in all colors and in the natural ostrieh colors, also in black and white. It fastens under a fancy bow of ribbon. Ostrich feather collars are not as warm as fur, but provide considerable protection,' at that; enough for moderate weather or southern climes.

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.