Show ribbed velvet for high style coats by CHERIE NICHOLAS 14 e 0 g t am aw V 1 2 94 ji R 4 4 x I 1 ra velvet tor for the R RIBBED and early spring coat Is a style suggestion which should prove particularly ticul arly good news to the woman who covets distinction in dress th haute monde in paris are all enthusiastic thusia when nhen it comes to this handsome material while the best shops here are displacing new coats and suits made of it in ali jath dark and eg light colors when signs of spring stir within a desire to discard ones cumbersome fur coat comes elie problem of a timely substitute which ilich shall measure up in chic appearance to its worthy predecessor the coats pictured give a highly satisfactory answer to the question ribbed silk velvet fashions each of them notice how the strips or ribs are worked for the model shown to the left in the body of the coat the ribs run vertically thus contrasting tr the horizontal direction of the sleeves the scarf collar takes a di movement an interesting item in connection iab with this soft tied collar Is that it Is attached to the beige wool dress underneath for this model Is really an ensemble costume this same coat worn with one of the now so fashionable separate or removable fur neckpieces neck pieces makes an ideal wrap with most any gown for wear this idea of working the stripes or ribs of the velvet in a design tul way Is stressed throughout the garments which are fashioned of this swagger material one Is 13 especially im pressed bilth this when it comes to ob serving the high style resort apparel which the better shops are now dis playing some perfectly ravishing little sports coats coals tire are shown with the most unique yokes and pockets likewise bolts belts tabs flaps and cuffs which make a play on maneuvering the ribs of the velvet in ingenious ge rilous effects by contrasting verticals horizontals and diagonals string color belge beige and various tones of gray are favorite colors for these resort coats which later on will feature for wraps to wear over ones summer dresses even more alluring are the sports coats which are made ot of white ribbed velvet of course these are strictly tailored their only trimming feature being conspicuously large buttons in the opinion of leading french style leaders white ribbed silk velvet qualifies fles as a superb material tor for the formal evening gown just so you may see how effectively it Is handled we include a tiny sketch in the illus ration of an evening gown which maggie rouff creates of white ribbed velour the sleeves are unique in that they are fashioned of white silk loss floss to simulate soft feathers D 1333 1933 western newspaper union |