TO SUIT THE MOODS of AUTUMN

Ladies' Mirror, Volume I, Issue 9, 1 March 1923, Page 22

TO SUIT THE MOODS of AUTUMN

Photos by Topical.

Adaptable Garments for Changeable Weather

The old adage about the ill wind is once more justified, for if the manufacturers of light clothing find wet weather unsatisfactory to their business, the manufacturers of wet weather garments reap a corresponding advantage. Late seasons have witnessed the rise of the "en tout cas" from comparative insignificance to great prosperity, and the use of the term has been extended to cover not only the smart coloured umbrella, but also the smart zvrap which at a moment's notice can be converted into a rainproof garment. There is also the reversible hat, which, with the reversible cloak and the coloured umbrella, forms a complete outfit for wear on doubtful days. There arc many examples of the reversible hat on the market, and retailers arc displaying these alongside the leather hats which are becoming fashionable again. One side of the hat is of cloth, while the other is composed of waterproof gabardine, or similar material. Smart cloth or velvet capes have a lining of waterproof silk, and when the shower comes on it is only necessary to turn the wrap inside out to secure complete protection from the rain. Similarly, on a doubtful day one carries a smart navy, green, or brown silk umbrella. If the sun persists in shining, there is a useful sunshade available, while if the clouds prevail

Agnes Ayres is a great golf enthusiast, and she has chosen this neat little tailored suit zvith the full pleated skirt in zvhich to play the game especially in Paramount Pictures. It is fashioned in fine tzveed that is zvoven of all the brozvn tints of autumn, and zvorn zvith a pull-on hat of fazvn brushed zvool, quill trimmed. A zvatcrproof that looks smart, zveighs almost nothing and really is waterproof, is zvcll zvorlh possessingespecially for autumn days. Its name is “ Mattamac and it will disappear into your pocket zvhen the sun shines out. Cosiness itself is this coat of dark grey cloth, banded zvith rozvs of tucking, and generously cuffed and collared zvith squirrel. The front is unusual, and the narrozv tic the last zvord in belts.

there is equal protection from the rain. But the section in zvhich British manufacturers have probably made most progress is that concerned villi raincoats. It is no longer compulsory to don an unattractive-looking garment in order to keep dry, for the new raincoats arc indistinguishable from the smartest models in ordinary coats. Stylish tailored coats in grey and fazvn check tzvecds prove on closer inspection to be raincoats of the nezv type, and the advantage to both zvearer and retailer is obvious. New Coats A pronounced vogue is promised for the nezv striking hip-length coals designed for chilly autumn days. Uncommon materials in original colourings arc used for these garments, which are to be zvorn over a dress or tailor-made skirt sufficiently quiet toned to act as a foil to the brilliance of the wrap. A decorative chain girdle, placed slightly bclozv the normal zvaist line , is drazvn rather tightly round the coat. Velour, zvith a very fine velvety surface in bright geranium red. made a remarkable coat, zvhich had a scarf collar finished zvith black tassels. For Motorists The smart zvoman motorist zvears a coat of leather lined zvith brightly lined stockinette, zvhich also composes the gozvn zvorn under the coat.

ANKLE LENGTH for WALKING says DAME FASHION as a GENERAL RULE for SKIRT LENGTHS

STRAIGHT LINES DISGUISE SOFT FOLDS and UNUSUAL COLLARS and SLEEVES GIVE CHARM to NEW AUTUMN MODES

TRIM HATS and SHOES OFFER their FINISHING TOUCHES

“Chic”undoubtedly—and so very serviceable, too. ft has been especially designed by Lends to zvear zznth the smartest of autumn tailored suits, and zvould also be ideal for travelling.

to the CHARM of an AUTUMN FROCK