Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 137, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1917 — One Phase of Coat Fashions [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

One Phase of Coat Fashions

-In those sections of this country where the greatest amount of money is spent on clothing, the top-coat is needed nearly all the year round. Therefore it taxes the resourcefulness of manufacturers and costumers to provide new and interesting features in its design. Up to the last of May the separate coat is a necessity, and its usefulness is extended through the summer months for those who go to mountains or seashore. The best models shown recently are in plain weaves and solid colors. Colors include gold-mustard, brown, blue, black, plum and green in the beautiful tones of this season and the tans which are -always good. Nothing handsomer than coats of covert cloth have appeared, but the likeing for soft, glove-finished surfaces puts the coat of this material somewhat in the background; nevertheless it is a good buy. The coat in the picture is of wool velour and is shown in several colors. It hangs in straight lines with a wide

double box plait at the back, forming a panel, and has a straight, loose front. A belt starting at each side of the panel in the back, buttons in front and confines the coat a very little, to form a long waistline. A big, flat button, covered with cloth, is sewed on each side of the panel at the terminations of the belt at the back. A wide cape collar and turned-back cuffs have, for decoration,. parallel rows of fine silk cord that simulate machine stitching. On the collar each row terminates in a small bone button. Saddle-bag pockets are stitched to the coat and each has a turn over flap with the edge decorated with simulated machine stitching. The collar may be brought up and buttoned about the throat if needed. The designing of this model shows excellent judgmen in the selection of materials and style-features of the season, and in their management. The coat is attractive and practical for general wear as well as distinguished-looking.