Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1916 — IN THE WORLD OF FASHION [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

IN THE WORLD OF FASHION

Spring Coats Quite Attractive With or without good reason, the price of suits and coats has advanced this spring; therefore, be it resolved that they be purchased with care. If the spring outfit demands either a suit or coat it should be bought in the best quality that can be afforded. One may economize more safely in house gowns or any other apparel than in street clothes. The best art of the weaver who makes the materials and of the cutter who shapes the garments is required in them. And in wearing them the smart dresser has a chance to show distinguished judgment. There is nothing she looks better in than tasteful suits and coats. —A very handsome model that will not become tiresome with daily wear is shown in the picture. It is made of tan covert cloth in a light shade, with an inlay of black velvet on the collar and cuffs. It is one of many examples

Dainty Ribbon Belongings

All women love and want the dainty things made of ribbon, that blossom out each year along with the flowers of spring. Those who exploit ribbons never overlook the Eastertime demand for accessories of dress made of their beautiful wares. Bags and vestees are made of the brighter and richest of wide ribbons. Girdles for.wear with lingerie gowns (which have already made their appearance) are made of plain satin ribbons, and one of the best of the new designs is shown in the picture! The, ribbon is about five inches wide, of' soft satin in light blue. Three pieces, of equal length are folded along the center and these folds caught down with dusters of small ribbon roses in light pink. The. three strands of the girdle are caught together at each side with a stay to which each 4s, tacked, and their, ends are sewed to

Modes of the Moment

of entirely new departures in cutting. The sleeves and shoulders are in one piece, with a long pointed extension which takes the place of yoke and side bodies. The coat skirt is set on to this and extended to the neck at the front and back, with the fashionable fullness taken care of at the sides. The •collar opens at the front with a V, which is repeated in the back of each cuff. Two buttons on the cuffs show a single concession to mere decoration on this elegent garment, which is plain just to the verge of severity. It fastens up the front with buttons and buttonholes. As in all the better coats, its tailoring is faultless, and it is this more than anything else that reconciles the discriminating buyer to the stiff prices that are demanded this season. • There are many sports coats that are in the running for summer outdoor wear, but if only one coat is to be bought the plainer and more elegant models serve every purpose and give more satisfaction.

stays also. A rosette of six loops conceals the hook-and-eye fastening at the back, and there are two long sash ends and one pendant loop below it. The boudoir cap is made of wide light blue satin ribbon. The ribbon is shirred and joined to the circular piece at the center of the crown with a piping. A row of shirring makes a frill about the cap, and this is edged with a quilling of very narrow ribbon like the cap in color. There is a fine lace frill over that of ribbon. A sash of narrower satin ribbon tied in a simple bow, with , hanging loop and ends at left, .is held to the cap by little dusters of tiny' ribbon roses. They are made in pink, blue and maize and set against the sash at four places, two on each aide. **_ The gartefs are made of purple ribbon lined with white and finished with roses made of the same rlbhpna.