Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — Authentic Styles in Spring Coats [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Authentic Styles in Spring Coats

The fabrics used In new spring coats are soft in texture with rich surfaces that give the new luxurious look. This is accented by the more than ample collars that are a style feature of the season and by the way In which coats are adjusted to the figure. Like dresses they are divided as to the silhouette; some of them hanging in straight lines from shoulder to hem and others showing some definition of the waistline. The latter oftemhavegathered.-Skirts. Duvetyn, English velour, a light w r eight ip Bolivia cloth, glove cloth, tricotine and wool jersey are especially appealing in the new models. They look cozy and soft without being too heavy for btit-

tons and plaits are accented as decorative . features and some models are handsomely braided, — For younger women fancy l pockets give a touch of youth and smart style. A sensible and attractive coat for general service is shown in the picture. It is of wool velour with raglan sleeves and wide cape collar. It is -belted across the back and front_ with a belt that does very little in the way of belting, but offers a good excuse by making place for two very large buttons. There are big, inset pockets on the side panels, just where pockets are expected to be and two plaits at each side of the panel add their testimony to the good style of this model.