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Show ENSEMBLE SUITSGO STRONG; MANNISH COATS FOR JUNIORS TIIK ensemble suit, from the time of lis Int rodiK-t Ion. has been a suedes sue-des Willi discerning women of fashion. As 11 result of increased variety in design, de-sign, It shows si'ns of becoming an emablished rival of the plain, mannish man-nish talloreil suit, and is making a wiiler appeal than ever this spring. The ensemhle Is (-specially well adapted adapt-ed to styles In formal suits, hut It has been developed lately along those very practical lines that lead to unanimous approval. In these late versions of the en-Bcmhlo, en-Bcmhlo, practical suitings are used for the touts which are cut on simple of Interest alike to youth and Its elders are the handsome gayly plalded soft wool coats, which feature so definitely for sports and travel this season. (Jrownups are pleased to refer to their new double-breasted woolen coat.s, so smartly tailored, as prince of Wales models. Little folks are wearing topcoats similar In design, for an outstanding out-standing feature of children's apparel today is that It Is almost amusingly a reproduction of the styles worn by mother and big sister. The same mannish topcoats which stand for latest style to grown folks are being repeated for Juniors. AJ1 the 1 - v f it- ' - s i ' ! fJ 2 Two of the Late Versions. lines and long enough to either cover the frocks worn underneath or to allow a few Inches to show. Interesting details de-tails of tailoring are Introduced In these straight-hanging, practical coats, as In the large patch pockets on the coat at the right of the picture given here. These are covered with tucks, which probably contribute to the tailored tail-ored finish of the frock also. Frocks to be worn with these very useful coats are made of printed silk, of plain crepe, of the material In the coat, or they reveal silk or crepa in combination com-bination with the cloth used In the coat. The frock shown In the figure at the left of the picture is severely tailored, with fashionable slit pockets at ench side and bone buttons by way of finish on the skirt. These buttons emphasize the Introduction of fullness characteristic details are stressed, especially es-pecially the notched collar, the double breast, with either slash or patch pockets. Yes ! even the tiny boutonniere on the lapel is worn by little girls. They tiny felt hat imparts a finishing finish-ing touch. Not only 13 the style and cut of topcoats top-coats for children similar to that of older folks, but the materials are the same. The scope of the fabrics extends ex-tends from smooth finished fabrics to softest woolens. Listed in the former for-mer are covert rep, suede-finished cloth, kasha and fine twills. Camel'9-hair Camel'9-hair clot'.i, tweed and cheviot weaves register among the more sportslike woolens, pastel tints in these offering distinct appeal. In some of the newer models there is some attempt to Introduce a godef m y w 4 m W ' ' ' I Y.r; . h I X . 1 - i ! I If! Follow Style for Older Folks. In the skin and this additional fullness full-ness and slit pockets are two late stie points in the tailored mode. Hut the most popular frock for ensemble KUits is made of printed silk and it has comfort and cheerful color to recommend it for summer wear. The coat shown in the picture introduces intro-duces a little color in the simple embroidered em-broidered pattern that finishes the flaring sleeves and collar and both coats are of the sort that are useful for all round wear. fullness at the front, but this idea la perhaps not as popular as the inverted plait which is often inserted at each side of the lighter-weight cloth coats. Lightweight colorful flannel coats In such shades as Copenhagen, china and .madonna blue, hmvin green, and that very much lalked-of shade, bols de rose, are being exploited for summer wear over dainty tub frocks. Blacb satin-tailored types are also im.-Iudei In fashionable coats for Juniors. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. (52. 1925. "Western Nawspupsr 'Jnlra.) |