Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1916 — Suit Embodying New Ideas [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Suit Embodying New Ideas

A pretty new suit, in tan-colored cloth, made for those whose needs anticipate the coming of spring, is presented in the picture given here It accepts gracefully the decree of fashion that skirts and coats are to continue full, and it is not an easy matter to be graceful in the face of this edict. The skirt disposes of extra width by using it in three deep plaits at each side and keeping the front and back plain. The very narrow hem adds to length of line, and the skirt, it will be noticed, is cut longer than the very short skirts of the passing season. The coat is a modified Russian model and the adjustment to the figure by means of shirrings at the top about the neck is unusually attractive. These shirrings form a small round yoke, which may be deepened for a Stout figure by the addition of parallel rows of stitching. The collar is moderately high and the standing frill at the top solves the problem of comfort for the wearer. The narrow velvet banding which finishes the coat is-a- feature- ia-trim-mings for the coming season. Its plain, quiet lines commend it and it gives also snappy color contrast on coats that are too full to harmonize with less dignified trimmings. The belt is made of two narrow folds of the same material as the suit, fasten-

ing under small composition buckles. The buttons are square and like the bueklo" in color. Loops made of the material serve instead of buttonholes, and the coat is fastened by means of a group of four buttons at the neck and three at the bust. The sleeves are plain to a point halfway between the elbow and wrist, where they are cut to flare. At the beginning of this flaring portion three short rows of shirring gather in the fullness to the arm. A group of four buttons makes a smartly tailored finish for them. This is one of those pleasing models which contrives to be plain without becoming Bevere. It is worn with shoes having uppers to match, and with a soft tailored hat and short street gloves.