A large and well capitalized syndicate has been formed to promote the manufacture and sale of Bamboo Ventilated Lingerie. The idea was borrowed from the large mesh innermost garment worn by the coolie who thus keeps his outer layer of clothes from sticking to him. Ladies sizes in pastel shades, gentlemen's in white and natural tints. It is anticipated that this invention will drive the companies producing the B.V.D.s, Scalpax and Munsing lines out of business.
A proposition from the Gentlemen's Sartorial Association to the Modiste's Coterie that ladies be requested to wear coats on all formal occasions and thus reduce the inequalities of the present costume ing situation arrangement has been countered by the proposal that gentlemen allow their hair to grow long and wear ear muffs, The! matter has reached a stalemate.
Ladies who sunburned extensively on recent trips to Pootoo and have peeled in consequence, report that! they feel much cooler since losing their exterior cuticle. The practice is not advised, however, for general adoption.
The recent vogue for ict-caps to be worn under summer hats has created a demand for large crowned chapeaux. We understand that the local pharmacists have sold out their entire in as did the dolmans of two sea! sons ago.
Sleeves still are the important feature of the coats and wraps and are of greater proportions than they were on the spring garments. The sleeves are being set in extremely deep armholes, some of them extending below the hip line. Voluminous cuffs in fancy styles are liked but the need of something warm and practical has not been overlooked, for inner sleevelets of the lining are gathered snugly at the wrists to keep out wintry breezes.
The top coats are made on swagger lines of heavy men'swear materials. Double-faced stuffs are very, very smart for sports and motor coats. Mixtures with plaid backs are made on mannish lines with odd patch pockets. belts and inverted pleats. Very often collars of some durable fur are added, making them suitable for wear all through the winter season. Breast pockets cut in sailor fashion are seen on many models.
In the main, the coats are belt-less except for the knockabout coats and conservative street coats.
The sleeves are really the important feature of the new coats. With the simplicity of the straight lines of the rest of the coat it looks as if the designers had given stock.
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