The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
FASHIONS AND PADS

There Is a fad for amber hair orna- ments. Already the moyen age style is on tn ewane.
 Lace is much in vogue for blouses
 Draperies are high in favor for form al gowns.
 Jet aIgrettes appear on some of the smart turbanS.
 Dark sepia is the most stylish shade of seude footwear.
 Among the new purses, the square ones are very popular.
 The fashion of zibeline as a dress fabric has become a fad.
 In silks, brocade is the ultra petti- coat material at present.
 Seal plush coats, made up after real seal models, are in demand. Cerise, a shade so popular few years ago. is again to the fore.
 Vanity boxes. suspened from chains and chatelains. are agin seen.
 A novelty is a coat sleeve laced the entire length with a silk cord.
 Newest hairpins are square topped instead of having tops with curves.
 veils of new design for motorists in clude some made of Shetland wool
 Ribbon sashes are appearing with full length ends and a puff rosette.
 Short skirts may now be used for the most elaborate daytime occasions
 Very handsome combs and other
 
 Challis and aIbatross are among the fabrics used for attractive nesligees.
 Heels continue high. but they are thicker and more substantial than last year.
 Coats distinctively separate and for dressy wear are long and rather full.
 Quills studded with jet are among the smart trimmings for the tailored turbans.
 NTa-c,,rxy ,rfn1s of faDcx, e~iIt arc seen on some of the smart turbans and tri- comes.
 Long fur coats were never in such high favor. Most of them are quite closely fitted.
 The broad bow of velvet is much worn with the turnover collars of embroidered batiste or linen
 A few narrow fur stoles appear, hut the wide neck piece of this style is more the favorite.
 Jet is being used on almost every article of jewelry. Jet watch cases are among the novelties.
 The old popular blues hold their own in suits, but fabrics are rough instead of hard and smooth.
 Black waists are very popular. and are shown in net, crepe. voile. messa- line. taffeta. moire and satin-
 Some of the velvet gowns for street wear aIe so trimmed with fur that wraps are considered unnecessary.
 Rows on shoes are more in evil dence than ever before. In fact there are bows and bows and bows this season.
 Mourning muffs are made of crepe, thr. srirrinGs being held in place by i,arrow bands of taffeta or nuns yelling.
 A band of blue velvet and a huge rhinestone button constitute the sole trimming of a soft blue beaver tur- ban
 White jet plays a leading part in decorating young girls dance frocks, and 1t also decorates white and black gcN ms.
 Among the new umbrellas are those with palmetto handles. The handles are handsomely carved and highly polished
 Sumptuous wraps for the afternoon as well as for the evening are made with wide, loose sleeves, and many have the burnous drapery.
 Beads and braid combine to make some of the new and unusual ca- bochons on hats and gowns. They are to be had in a variety of colors.
 Scarfs of white pongee are novel and attractive. They are finished with a buttonholed edge and have more or less elaborate handwork as well.
 Pillow covers of canvas. embroid- cred in conventional designs. are again seen. They are suggestive of the cross-stitch work of a by-gone day