Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-23
NOW IT'S THE
CHARLIE CHAPLIN POCKET
Featured on the New Silk Gowns
Suits, Coats and Skirts Seen at the
openinss-DaInty Ideas in Waists
A Hat For the Woman Who Motors.

Preparedness is the watchword OF
the wise woman, as Of the wise ma
ton.
mo matter how unreasonable the
weather, she knows that sunny. warm
days must come soon; consequently
she does not put off selecting her
Spring wardrobe until the last min
ute, when haSty buying is certain TO
result in dissatisfaction and possibly
dismay.
. Forbfdding though the weather was
Yesterday. courageous women braved
the snowstorm to inspect the pretty
things which the stores are offering
for the coming Eastertide; charming
gowns, suits, wraps, waists. hats and
the various accessories which will be
needed so soon for affairs OF social
and other importance.
A number of DISTINCTIVE novelties at
tracted attention. none newer thar
are La Petrona blouses, which come
in Chinese silks. blue. yellow. Roman
failles and the like These are pri-
marily designed to be worn to dress
up a plain sl<irt-for so many of the
skirts are made plain this season
Their average price is SIS: and they
are certainly smart to the limit
Then there are combinations of
stripe and plain in suits, both cloth
! and silk. which represent the newest
| ideas Of the designers. The stripe
appears emphasized, too, in the new
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son wear.
Elegant Coats.
Featured also are velour coats and
/ suits in stunning black and yellow,
blue and yellow, green and black,
green and white, yellow and white,
! black and white, just the last word in
| smartness.
Navy is going to he one of the
strongest of shades during the COM
| ing season. Serges, poplins and ga
\ bar6ines will all be in high favor.
Elegant was a combination serge
and silk in navy. with yoke effect in
| the coat, handsomely belted, deep
bands-of serge trimming coat and
skirt
Checks come in some of the most
fetching mixtures and are developed
| in exceedingly graceful suits. One
seen at the openings was in a combi-
nation mixture. black and white pre-
dominating. richly trimmed with
lively draped, the coat having a shawl
collar and the finish being silver but
tons.
Corduroy Skirts Liked.
Corduroy skirts are strong in ia
vor. and are shown in dainty and soft
Hints OF blue, rose, sulphur, burnt
orange. sand, as well as in tints of
white and in stripes of black and
white. A charming separate skirt is
| In Jersey cloth, a soft rose, which
| ranks high In popularity.
The Newest Waists.
Every conceivable hue and combi-
nation is to be found in the new
| waists, which come in Georgette, chif-
fons, fancy taffetas, washable satins.
lace and crepe, etc. Necks are both
high and low, or, better, convertible,
while sleeves are-full and universally
long. While just at present the COL
ored waist has the call, many beauti-
full designs in white waists, sheer.
dressy, and severe, are provided and
are strong sellers.
Everything VoIunninous.
Dresses for Spring were never more
lovely. Everything is as voluminous
as possible fact which applies to
| coats as well; so that the scant style
will soon be but memory
The acme OF elegance Is a rose col
or afternoon dress, in Georgette and
taffeta, extremely wide skirt, having
the new Charlie Chaplin pockets, and
for trimming bands OF ruching as in
grandmother days.
Charming, too. is reseda soft silk
one-piece dress, with Georgette crepe
sleeves, the waist in Jacket effect.
Hats for Dress-up and Utility.
Every woman who motors will be
interested in the fact that special
hat has been provided for her require
ments this Spring. A model shown
yesterday was in fancy cherry braid.
with oriental stripe across the wings
at the back; a hat sure to keep in
place and to look smart and becom-
ing, no matter what the traces and
effects of travel.
In marked contrast TO this utility
hat was a large shape in gray hemp,
one Of the daintiest designs displayed
this season. A folded scarf of maline
in blue and taupe draped the crown.
held in place by one Of the new cameo
ornaments, in Hague blue.
The Indian head-dress hat is one
which is sure to make a hit this
Spring. pattern hat shown yester-
day was of claret shades in hemp and
satin ribbon, the finishing ornament
of beaded leaves
Each DAY now new signs in gar
ments and hats are being placed on
view, for the inspection and demands
OF shoppers.
A study of ths 5uIIetin's advertise
nents this morning will profit intend
ing buyers, who seek what 70 newest