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Show Xidawrigrit August is usually the month for fur sales, and with a thought of the coming cool weather, it might prove timely to talk of furs from the standpoint of style and economy. econ-omy. There are a few items to be considered by the woman who owns or is contemplating buying a fur coat. Since a fur coat is usually a major investment, and not one to be placed every year, it is wise to be cautious and choose a fur that is best suited, first, to the figure type, and next to the particular budget, and also one that will prove most durable both in design and wearing qualities. For lasting beauty, choose one that is simple in design. In other words, a classic model. Unusual details grow boring and 'date' a coat. Sleeves, especially, require great care in their design in a fur coat. A simple, classic, somewhat bell sleeve is a good sleeve. Exaggerated Ex-aggerated shoulder treatment should be avoided. Simple classic lines are best, for they will generally gen-erally live the life length of the fur,i or at least, will alter easily and inexpensively. A straight line coat that swings free from the shoulders is especially good. For the various figure types, the same ABC's of good design in other clothes, can be used in selecting furs. The large and heavy woman should avoid bulky and boldly patterend furs, such as the long-haired furs and leopard and civet-cat. Use instead, Persian lamb, Seal skin, Beaver andi Nutria. Among the more expensive ex-pensive furs, the large woman can use, of course, are Mink, Sable, Fisher and Martin. Summer Ermine will be more becoming than the white Ermine, because the white makes anyone look larger. For the slim figure, there is more variety available. I |