Show new raincoats are irresistible oy by CHERIE NICHOLAS h 7 1 N J 2 v ae A T THERES HERES something more than may flowers which the warm spring showers are bringing forth these days its raincoats 1 not just or stereotyped raincoats in the usual somber blacks blace Q grays blues and brunn brown n if f they were this we ie are tell let ing aou ou be news the ruin coats ye we are about are real news the most gorgeous affairs that ever went stepping out into a springtime downpour these band handsome some waterproof garments coney the message that the day of the homely merely utilitarian raincoat Is no more from now on the raincoats we be wearing will show themselves ies to be both bolh style minded and beau beauty ty conscious a to be assured of this it Is only necessary to take a look at the perfectly charni ing types in the illustration these models are among the newest of the new the stunning highland plaid cape coat with its hat to match as shown to the right in the picture Is enough to tempt any weather man to keep keel on sending Shoie rs indefinitely not only Is 13 this raincoat a treat to the eye hot but the fact that eliat it has no bothersome sleeves to crumple up the dress beneath makes it a joy to wear and the umbrella well we leave it to you if it Is not just too smart looking for words the full length cape to the left will be welcomed by those are looking for a rain protection that Is easy to throw on and on off it earl can be worn either with the check side out or the reverse rubberized white broadcloth the hat made jockey cap fashion and the umbrella completes a perfect rainy day outfit but see ft nhat hat else in ID the way of a swanky raincoat a spring or summer time shower Is s apt to coax out into the open we are referring to the allwhite model centered in this group the smart set are going in for the white raincoat for all they are worth they are usually made of a zephyr weight poplin or crepe de chine colne and are as dainty as the summery dresses they top this model Is sleeveless and can be comfortably slipped over another cont cent wide shoulders and voluminous lleces underneath mean nothing to this raincoat the white hat of matching poplin not only protects hut but it also flatters another model which we cannot re frain from mentioning Is of black and white check rubberized silk there Is a little cap and an u umbrella brelia to match and listen to this thea the whole combination Is lined with red examine the handle of the umbrella and you will discover it Is hollowed boll owed out into a sort of pocket with a snap cov cover er keep your taxi fare handy in it it the crepe de chine raincoats on d display is are ever so attractive these are variously patterned in subdued checks and plaids a 2933 newspaper paper union |