Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14
THREE DAY STYLE SHOW
 OPENS IN NORWICH sToHEs
Leading Merchants Formally Start Spring SeIiing-crowds Take Ad- Vantage of Opportunities to Select From Elegant Stocks.

 Acting on the suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce the decision of the Norwich dealers in wofnen's appar- el and millinery to have a concerted Spring opening was emphatically a wise one.
 This was demonstrated Tuesday, when many extra hundreds of shop pers came to town. the stores were crowded all. day and buying started in with a most encouraging volume.
 The general prosperity of the conn mtinity and the vicinity was reflected in the opening days business. The sales were not only brisk. but of the best class of goods and at the end of the day every merchant was sat isffed that the new experiment was working out sp1endidiy and that there is plenty of money ahead for Spring business.
 The formal openings continue today and Thursday.
 Magnificent Stocks Shown.
 An inspection of the rich. varied and up to date garments and hats on dis play confirms the statement SC fre- qunetly heard, that Norwich is not only the logical shopping center of Eastern Connecticut. but that it's 1ected with discrimination. most rea- sonably priced and up to the second in style.
 Newest in coIors and Fabrics.
 First as to hats.
 Local niiiiners and designers have never been better prepared to meet the demands of intending Spring buyers. All the novelties in straws. braids shapes, trimmings, new and novel con- ceits in ornaments. as well as hun dreds of smartly trimmed ready to wear models are to be found.
 The influence of the Oriental craze is very marked in the new millinery. Brilliant though the tints are, never the less they are soft and artistic. so that the combined colors blend with charming effects.
 The New Tints.
 Among the popular eolors of the sea- son are bisque. Shadow Lawn green, coral, verge blue, king blue and the various gold shades.
 Chinese green and jade are two leading tints of the fashionable green. T.,e Egyptian turban is high in fa- vor. and there are other turban shapes which are universally smart and be- coming.
 The Russian ballet Basque. Urban. re- fection of Mexico and India, as we'll as China and Egypt set the pace. Many striking hats of Khaki Kool in stripes, checks, and medallion effects are fea- tured.
 unucuaI Combinations.
 Readings and straws in quaint de- signs and unusual color combinations are among the newest ideas. Hand- some models made entirely of ribbon are stun=ing. There is a stron,, re- viva1 of the made hat. shirring and drape effects predominating.
 Suit Novelties. Favored materials for suits appear to be Poiret twill. silks. Jersey and velour; as a rule solid col0rs lead. al though there are few checks. while stripes figure for sport wear.
 Coats Of suits run from 2S 10 30 inches and belted designs are in high favor.
 The popular colors are puff, gold. beet, apple green, magenta, corn, cress and jade; however, many tints of blue are noted and so well equipped are the dealers that elegant suits are to be found in nearly every tint that could be called for.
 Waist Elegance.
 Designers in waists have surpassed all previous seasons in the models put on the market this Spring.
 Georgette continues to lead as popular ma teria1. but there are many choice offerings in crepe de chine.
 Oriental beading, hand embroidery, opal and gilt beading. the swagger candy stripes in taffetas. dainty mar quisettes. the most artistic results in waist creations are shown.
 Sleeves continue long; the favored collars are sailors. tabs. or round designs.
 So mach for Spring fashions is gen erai.
 Tomorrow mention will be made of particular millinery. suit, dress and coat designs.
 Meantime The Bulletins live adver- tisers are informing readers where the style show is going on.