The San Francisco call. [volume], February 06, 1910, Page 16, Image 16

About The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913

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ST^T TiHEN clouds g a ther an d
y V threaten our street cos
tumes we can still smile at
he weather prospects, for a rainy day
locs not necessitate a surcease from
rood-looking outdoor raiment. To
i.iy. thanks, to the fact that fashion
ias joined hands with good, sensible
omfort, a raincoat is not a thing of
:iulecided line, to be quickly consigned
o a dark closet on the slightest ex
use. It is niodrsh, fits well and is
made of many kinds of material to
iiit every feminine taste.
The striped silk, for instance, is
model which shows how this mate
ial has been well used. Gray and
•lack are the colors, well chosen, for
he glistening texture must not be
•verornameiitcd ifor conspicuous in
hade. Black silk bands are effectively
sed at the bottom of the straight,
)ose sleeves, which are cut in one
iih the upper part. A flat collar and
uttons are all that is necessary to
Quite different from this is the
full military cape of blue silk' A panel
arrangement forms the front, passes
over the shoulders in a pleat and con
tinues down to the hem of the cape.
Protection is afforded by the high
military collar, which fastens in front
by means of brass buttons.' This
model is very comfortable, amply-pro
tecting- any suit beneath.
Perhaps the mannish, tan appeals
to you. Of covert and fitting wonder
fully well for a loose coat, it has won
its way to many feminine . shoulders,.
The raglan sleeves are strapped
loosely at the lower Qdsre. A straight
coiJar and bone buttons complete the
strictly tailored effect. Two or three
seasons 'ago women sought this style
at the men's department, but now they
are here in sizes that fit feminine
shoulders.
The covert coat with deep pockets
and shoulder capes is another model
which a slender woman can wear to"
advantage. Breadth of shoulders is
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Ihcre, and a comfortable fulness of
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lored cuffs. Huge pockets, into which
many things can be -stowed, are really
formed by a continuation of the side
seams. The length promises full pro
tection to skirts.
Almost like a topcoat is the plain
model of smooth woolen material which
has been made waterproof. Indeed, in
this day of long separate coats it were
well to consider this one. in its double
role. A single-breasted effect is very
pleasing, while comfort is a character
istic of this severe type.
Cashmere in a rubberized form is
fashioned into a cape ,coat which few
women can resist. . The usual straight
line of a cape has been varied, crossing
over to the side. Button-trimmed straps
mark the shoulder line, and the front is
slashed to allow an easy movement.
The raincoat has surely won our
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a long-felt want: that of a becoming
overcoat for wet weather.