Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1915 — SHORT COATS ARE WELCOME [ARTICLE]

SHORT COATS ARE WELCOME

New Fashion Will Come as an Especial Boon to the Woman of Gmail Proportions. It is with great joy that the little woman will welcome the little short coats that are making themselves felt In some of the new suits. They are becoming to short warn®**, and are distinguished in line and cut. They are especially good in the military suits that are surely the season’s favorites, and are a relief from the low-waisted tunic coats that are an established fact in the story of the styles. These short coats are the old box cut in all its variations. The straight cut, with perhaps a tumed-up hem of the material and smart trimming of buttons and braid, will appeal to the woman who likes straight lines and a severity of decoration. One suit of this type has fitted sleeves that come to the wrists and are trimmed on the outer line with but-, tons. The suit is of velvet, and has a high collar of squirrel fur that contrasts with the Russian green of the velvet. There is a side fastening under the silver ball buttons, and a flat facing of about two inches is the finish for the edge of the coat. Another coat suit that shows the short lines is of taupe broadcloth. The Jacket is hip length and has an extended yoke, that is the line of at? tachment for gathering that is used to give fullness and a box effect. At the lower edge is a wide band of the material that has a border of braid loopß, each headed with a button. The sleeves have fullneas kt the top of the cuffs. The skirt is Abort, flaring and

circular, with a border of braid and buttons. The whole Is girlish and easily made. If you like a heavier suit, one of a chiffon weight in fur cloth that is an excellent imitation of caracul will appeal. It has a short box coat that is trimmed with a narrow strip of ermine and white and black buttons. The skirt is plain, as the cloth is sufficiently ornate in itself. The coat is not quite hip length, and should be worn by a Blender woman or by a small one. This is the point that must be considered. Try the new short coat on and look in a mirror that is kind enough to show all aspects of the suit Even though these short jackets are new, they are not generally becoming. They should Jbe worn by those who will be able to carry the line that shortens the appearance.