The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-08
OLD WAISTS CAN , BE REJUVENATED
 BY OVER=BLOUSE
Made of Chifon-Parsian Creations Show Beautiful Effects In Six Tones-Persian Gauzes-
 Japanese Sleeves and Crepe

of silver on white or gold braid o4 black. and applied, of course, to tha under side. This should be accom- plished so as to show no stitches and can be arranged by sewing blindfy t0 the very edge of the material or wronG side and folding over, as that the braid comes between two chiffon surfAcea. This also gives a delightfully."- looss, unsewed appearance which is most at~ tractive.
 Another way, requiring less skin, i1 to sew the braid to the lining and then adjusting the outside, but th1D does not give so elegant finish as the outer blouse losses it's feeling Of loose~i less by being sewed securely.
 The Japanese sleeve is perhaps tho most popular at the present time. and it lends itself most admirably to the soft, flmy textures. Accordian plating is also quito os favorite and makes the building of q blouse comparatively simple. Substitute for FriIIIng. Nearly all summer blouses are eo1- larless, having either the square Dutch neck or else the round baby neck fn- ish with a fine plaited frfll- These frills, by the way, are full of charm, but not altogether practical, as few laundresses will trouble to do then nicely, and very good substitute for frilling is to gather coarsely on c heavy linen thread and sew very eyen- ly and firmly to a band This will iron easily and fall in even nutings- Some exquisitely dainty fril1s are made from fine handkerchief linen with a narrow hemstitched edge and finished around the neck with a narrow band Of either coIored or black velvet ribbon which ties in a tiny bow with long ends of eight or twelve inches.
 A very practical chinon model for wear over any sort of blouse is shown in the drawing. If made Of black chiffon it can be utilized for adapting old blouses to wear with new skirts, while looking equally well yelling a blouse, especially made to wear with it.
 Some women prefer touch Of color in their lingerie and to such the blouses of white linen embroidered fn pale blue, pink, green and yellow will appeal, but unless artfully laundered at home the color fades, leaving . most unlovely bodice which does no< look we'll when worn with any than white skirt As the all white cos tune is a trife passe, this also taboos them for the smartly dressed woman Japanese crepe Is still utilized for indoor blouses and looks very weH when showing a slight note Of color. Silk crepe is also much in vogue, but has the drawback of being perishab1s if laundered, having such a soft sur- {; face it soils easily, thus fncurrin8 rather large cleaners bills.
 If women are dainty bloused many shortcomings are passed over, ana i right here might say word upon tne trimming of the hands.
 Do not load the hands with rin03 and always choose your rings to har- monze in color or style with the kind of blouse or gown you wear. Strfktng examples are shown in two women ' know. One will appear dressed for the evening in hlmy chiffon with a weird assortment of rings, all priceless, but utterly unrelated to her gown, seat rings and antique cameos amid a gitt- ter of diamonds and gleam of pe4riG Only one or two diamond rings should be worn with a pearl or ruby ring and these with chiffon or lace. Dis monds should be softly hidden beneath a drape of chiffon if long sleeves afe not worn, as a billiant glitter of jewels is rather too reminiscent of a jewellers window.
 The other friend to whom allucs has all her jewelry mounted according to the different periods of history, and if she dons an empire gown wears em- pire jewelry, etc, and always gems that either match or harmonize with the color of the gown she wears.