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I £g!& &|&fe > WEI.UWOTON A \^*JrJ~lvr napieb '\-Oqpr We-Invite You.to..See ■■ -. • the New Gostumes" ; and the i 6 Goat-Dress." ■ ■. ■ / ■With much pleasure we announce the-opening of an event which, ladies have been waiting "for.. We refer.to our first display, of the new Cos-' tumes for autumn and winter. The showing • ' _ opened-to-day, and the various models on view, were objects of great interest and admiration- . Without in any way. attempting detailed descrip--tion of any particular model, we submit the following- brief outline of the Costume styles which will be in vogue:— Full skirts are still to be worn, while coats-are \ fairly long, and have very smart braid and fur trimmings.. Many of. the coats have an extreme . collar- of the sailor type, an innovation v \vhich gives an exceedingly smart effect.. A New and Useful -Style is the "Coat-Dress," . .We introduce to your notice the Coat-Dress, a ' new idea which has received very favourable comment by ladies. This is one of the most useful styles conceived of for seasons past—it combines the effect of the coat and skirt in a one-piece garment. The Coat-Dress is to enjoy great popularity, and we trust you will take this early opportunity of becoming- acquainted ' with it. , -.■■■■• The'-Autumn Millinery is also on Show. . We have described some of the latest Millinery models in a previous announcement, and we repeat our invitation to you to inspect these fashions. In addition to the imported models from England,. particular interest attaches to 1 the charming Gage hats from America. We are sole agents for these. ' \ Hatters' plush" and velvet predominate this season, and the most populur shapes are Sailors and Bretons. Trimmings are most novel—some I models have butterflies and birds' embroidered on the bands; some have tissue flowers; some" have wool trimmings; some fur; while one smart Hat in particular is finished with feathers and two green claws. ' . „ But there is a very simple note throughout, and as to.colours, black and bottle green are much in evident-?. Please feel welcome to come at your own convenience and view these Costume and Millinery. J Displays. . . YOU-HAVE OUk STANDING" | ' INVITATION! ■ ■■■■;•• .- mA . M&fo y W ELLiNCTOW T"\\/>/ AT NAPIEB \ \ '. . , /. -„.'.■

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Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 46, 22 February 1917, Page 9

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Page 9 Advertisements Column 6 Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 46, 22 February 1917, Page 9

Page 9 Advertisements Column 6 Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 46, 22 February 1917, Page 9