The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-12
PADS AND FASHIONS


 Evening cloaks are extremely rich. popular.
 Most gowns of white have .. touch of color
 The frock of ratine is having undis- putsd favor.
 Tulle and net are having an un- precedented vogue
 Skirt draperies are fastened with Eauare buckles of jet
 There are various models of the haif-Iength coat shown.
 Nearly all the handsome evening dresses have court trains
 Separate bIouses of net and. tulle are favored above all others.
 The long. loose .saxe gloves arc extremely smart for day wear
 Large buttons of the fabric are to be most used for trimming.
 Some new hats have stiffly wired punches of roses placed at one side
 There Is a suggestion of fullness be- low the hips of the new silhouette.
 FrDcks of white crepe are trimmed with bands Of lowered material.
 Paraso1s and scarfs are edged with narrow pleafings Of black tanets~
 Most afternoon dresses have their neeks cut a little lof. with no guimpes. a pointed belt in front, like a corEelet Fringe will be allowed wherever its effects are demanded by the design. Very smart are the stockings of real lace or silk embroidered with beads. streamers are seen on many hats, and khey are very effective and be- coming
 Little tailored belts are smartened with plaid silk sash. fringed at the ends
 Larger hats are being designed, among which the a1l-white hat pre- dominates
 Gowns and millinery are extensively trimmed with flights of tiny black bowA The elaborate embroideries done with brilliant colors, continue to be smiled upon.
 When choosing a sash, be sure to choose a style which will improve the wearer's figure.
 Buckles are to be popular in the same colors and effects as the braids 9o< landings used
 A poc=.sSr Srimming for the girdIe oe the afternac0 or evening gown ss the chou of tuIle.
 Double 5abots of lace adorn the backs of many gowns in place Of the sash of elk or satin.
 Collars are appearing in new de- fiEnss having original touches, which makes them irresistible
 Evening slippers have their heels Jewel studded and buckles of unusual hsauty adorn the instep. Frocks of printed muslin have jack cts of taneta, chiffon, silk crepe, crepe de chine or moirs~
 To take the place of She corsage bouquet, loops of colored ribbon or velvet have been introduced.
 Dolly Warden coats of flower sprig- Eed crepon. chiffon. net and taffeta &C., company linen frocks
 Some tunfc over-draperies are cut forming points, and tassels of silk fringe or beads finish the ends.
 Some designs emphasize the skirt of a sombre- hue. and the fancifuI coat of brilliantly coIored material.
 Some fashion devotees are wear ing the heeIless slipper of soft leather laced half way to the knees.
 The colonial shoe with buckle of cut steel, gun metal or leather, is the prime favorfte for street wear
 The low shoe is displayed in . va riety of designs and plays a very inn portant part in this seasons modes. Gossamer hosiery Is the order of the day Some is woven so sheer that it appears like a covering of chiffon Gloves with extremely long i1ppers are worn They are pushed up into manifold creases about the arm.
 Very popular are the large hats of black satin. faced with straw and