Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
WHAT THE STORES SHOW
 DURING FORMAL STYLE DAYS

! l The Two In- One Waist . Useful and Beautiful Garnrsnt-Narrower Col lArs Seem to Have the CaiI-latsst
 Ideas in Afternoon and Street Dfsssss-ewasssr Coats. Really hot days like Thursday do not cause women to enthuse particu- lariy over the fashionable high -col- Jared new waists; but there is con- solAtion in the fact that the makers have designed these fascinating gar ments so as to suit evep the change able American climatei
 employing the fancy rows of buttons both for ornament and utility: as during the past season, most of the models are planned either to open to na fnents, or, at will, to be buttoned high. in the smart military effect so greatly favored.
 r Tailored Waists.
 For women who like the tailored waist, the stores are showing during these Style Bays. designs in taffeta. plain or striped. also in charming sleeves and rather narrow cuffs.
 This season the designers have sur passed all previous efforts and artis- try in the embroidery and beaded ef-
 
 and similar soft materialss@
 Round, Narrow Collars.
 Then, too, more lace of fine quality is being employed in developing waists Of the higher order. As to collars, many of the best models continue to show the sailor cut so well liked dur ffg the summer: but in the main the round collar in a narrower type ap- pears.
 This narrow collar is a distinctive mark, also, of the seasons smart est dresses. It is usually of white or charmeuse.
 Two Best Sellers.
 Colors of the newest waists follow in the main the favoritism which holds good regarding the best suits, coats and dresses--that Is, one can secure waists to match all the lead ing hues; but 8 local dealer who al- ways carriesO wide line of the best waists and who buys with nota ble judgment, is authority for the state ment that the two best sellers in real ly modish waists are the white and fesb.
 Fetching Dresses.
 A chapter might be written about afternoon and street dresses, which hSve Such strong call that the fa- orite separate skirt. while always a good seller, is far in the background
 Materials best liked for these one piece dresses seem to; be crepe me- Leor, certain French serges, cf1armeuse -taffeta having fallen to second place l satin finished weavesLwhiIe Jersey | stands strong in favor for street wear 1
 Braidine on Army Cloth.
 A charming model in an afternoon i lfess shown yesterday was in army | ,oior jersey, braided in military ef- 1 'ect. This design had, the chic sash | ,elt, seif-eovered buttons, long sleeve | md round, white satin collar. The of the narrow brown silk on the khaki. tint cloth was 7erE smart. F F~:
 Charming was a street dress in Trench serge Of burgundy tint made with artistic plaits at front and back, md gathered at the sides The waist vas in Eton effect, the surplice col- ar and cuffs being edged in narrow hole, the design being very swagger md modish. sh
 A. DistinetiveIy smar5 Coat.
 One scarcely dares to mention win CT coats during these torrid days; ut cooler weather is, coming, as ev- rybody knows and the nthe possesser f stunning afternoon coat, to which ttention was directed yesterday, will eve1 in one of the most striking mod Is shown so far this season. This articular coat was in the new rein cer shade. its material bolivia, and rith a fashionable Skinner lining It 7as completed by a.. large collar in accoon, and the last touch was a few fig buttons of the reindeer tint.
 There is satisfaction in selecting pparel, hats. and furs, while yet tocl<s are comparatiye1y unbroken nd one has a wide choice.
 In twenty-four hours the weather nay change: then those early buyers i seasonable garments will have the dvantage.
 Shop today, whiie the formal Style lays advantages sare offered custom rs: but first study carefully what HE BULLETINS advertisers have } say as regards where to find the cry best and most for your money!