For the Well Dressed Man

Warm Clothes and Comforts for Cold Weather

ROBERT LLOYD TREVOR

WE are coming more and more to the idea in this country of maintaining a yearround standard of warmth, or weight, in as far as house clothing is concerned, and modifying chiefly the outer clothing with the changing seasons. This is an altogether sensible plan, as, roughly speaking, the temperature of our homes and offices does not vary very greatly throughout the year. Obviously, there are exceptions to this rule in these times of fuel conservation in Winter and of unlimited extravagance of energy on the part of Old Sol in Summer. But after all, these are only exceptional conditions and the fact remains that indoors, for the vast majority of the 365 days of the year, the temperature is somewhere between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

If one is to adopt the sensible plan, however, of wearing underclothing and suits of practically the same weight all the year round in the house, one must be prepared to supplement them with sufficiently warm outdoor things. In this issue of Vanity Fair, will be found a number of garments well suited to ward off the chilly tooth of Winter. For instance, there are four types of fur-lined overcoats. One is a rough coat for country wear made of Shetland homespun cut loosely with deep pockets. This coat has a full lining of muskrat and a deep collar of otter. Another furlined coat which is a subject of illustration has a bit of camouflage about it. That is to say, game leads them to enjoy even the pursuit of a red ball on snow, ample protection, coupled with complete freedom of movement, is required. An excellent golf jacket which combines these two qualities is made of suede leather and lined and interlined with quilted black satin. This coat is so cut as to give plenty of play to the arms but it proits fur lining is not apparent when the coat is buttoned.

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The collar and lapels, like the rest of the garment, are of unfinished worsted, but the warmth of the fur is present none the less.

STILL another fur-lined garment is particularly suitable for Winter sports. It is a short, reefer coat of double - breasted model with slashed pockets. The collar is of fur but the lapels are of cloth. This coat may well be worn with short knickerbockers and heavy woolen stockings of herringbone pattern. The costume is completed by a one-piece cap, and, of course, the appropriate shoes for the particular sport engaged in.

An excellent coat for outdoor wear in cold weather, especially for motoring under unfavorable conditions of snow or sleet, is a reversible leather coat of somewhat military design. This coat is made of sheepskin and its reverse side is of rainproof gabardine. It is not bulky or stiff to wear but gives exceptional protection both against the cold and the elements.

For those who like to play Winter golf and whose enthusiasm for the royal and ancient vides a maximum of warmth with a reasonable minimum in the matter of weight.

MUFFLERS, of the right sort, are a great convenience. They really give much more of a sense of warmth than either their bulk or their weight in ounces would lead one to suspect. Of course, it is unwise, from the standpoint of health, to overdo the matter of bundling up the neck. Witness the wonderful way in which the female of the species can expose her throat to even the most chilly blasts and, for the most part, continue quite free from colds and kindred ailments. There are times and occasions, however, when it is particularly gratifying to have a warm muffler with one. Among these occasions are certainly the motor trip in Winter and the day on the ice. For either of these types of cold weather life outdoors, the muffler is a welcome and almost necessary companion. Two types of mufflers which afford real protection when protection is needed are illustrated in this issue. One is of brushed wool, very soft and cozy.