The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-09
?, edominating tones w2rn by smart.

D edominating tones worn by smart. well dressed women.
 A large hat of soft stra.y, scoop shaped, is favored to com oiete the af- terncon costume
 There is a smart jacket launched. It is of tangerine-c -co1ored taffeta, trim med with cordings.
 N1oire serb Is beautifully soft and pliable, and many wraps are developed from this material. Frocks of serge and linen frequently have collars and cuffs of colored ba- tiste embroidered. In silks, the soft heavy styles seem I to be favored. Moire and maltese ef- fects will lead. Princess slips of colored net and chiffons are also worn. Green net ap- pears beneath a frock of thin cream lace:
 Hip sashes and prelate girdles are of black satin deliberately embroid- cred in Bulgarian designs and colors. A new ratine comes from Germany. It is designed especially for the skirt of plain and coat of striped material.
 The new gloves of heavy chano1s will be heartily received by motorists, because they are heavy, washable and smart-looking. Ain extremely stunning costume is of old b1ue-andz white checked voile. combined with the same material Of plain old blue.
 Among the newest millinery models displayed are the mercury double pla- teau mandarin and modified sailor varieties.
 sashes and girdles adorning evening frocks are of soft satin ribbon In pas tel shades, decorated with tiny flowers of silk or chiffon.
 A charming frock is made of checked linen in tones of deep rose and white. A pleated linen collar makes a pretty finish for the neck.
 The favored trimmings of the pres ent for all frocks are the embroidered bands done in vivid colors.
 The bridesmaids at the most fash ionabIe weddings are carrying cutting baskets filled with flowers, instead of the conventional bouquet.
 The Parisian blouse continues to be salient feature of youthful costumes. Many models show a wide, crushed girdle of silk in a contrasting color.
 Persian velvet is very much used to trim frocks of plain co1ors. Soft, bright tones are favored and add a touch of color necessary to a, modtsh frock.
 ing wear. The hair is banked high on the crown of the head, with clus- ters of short curls falling over the ears.
 This season the sailor blouse cos tune may be varied by inserting the
 
 gathering the niddy into a band of contrasting color.
 Lingerie hats for little girls are very fascinating. They are quaint, bonnet shaped shirred affairs of point d'esprit, trimmed with garlands of small silk flowers.
 The Japanese and Chinese parasols are much favored and appear in many odd designs The square, round, ob- long and oval pagoda shapes are most appealing.
 Nothing in the way of puff, switch or pompadour is fashionable at this moment. The only accented false piece is the little fringe, which fits over the forehead.
 The underbodice of colored net is one of the latest Partisan fads. Some times it is of white chiffon, ernbroid- cred in coIors These are worn be- meath bIouses of net or lace.
 There seems to be a promise of plain colors this season, although figures and fancy effects will not lose their favor, being used for touches of color. rather than for entire costumes.
 A delightful gown is fashioned of white cotton crepe with a tiny flower design embroidered in yellow and blue. The bolero coat is of white brocaded