The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
WHAT YEOWOMEN
 WILL WEAR

Feminine fashions, according to the Army and Navy Journal" appear for the first time in the Uniform Regula- tions, U. S. Navy, specifically in Change in Uniform Regulations No. Is, which describes the garments and articles of equipment of enrolled wo- men of the Naval Reserve Force" These uniform regulations are for the so-called "yeowomen" who have en- rolled in the N. R. F., since we en- tered the war against Germany. The changes, which are without date, are as follows:
 Garments and articles of Equipment of enrolled women of the Naval Re serve Force:
 Add Article 264 (page 73.) Coats.-264. To be navy serge or white bleached drill, slightly shaped to figure, as long as to knuckles of hand when hanging; shall be single breasted, with plain seams and rolling collar. Four navy gilt buttons, 7-10 inch in diameter, to be inches apart, the first one-half inch from the col lar band, and not visible when la
  Sleeve cuffs to have three navy gilt buttons 9-16 inch in diameter, lower button to be one inch from edge of sleeve cuff and 3-4 inch apart. On each hip an outside patch pocket, the | top of each to be abreast the fourth button. Dimensions about by 1-2 | inches. Lower corners slightly round | ed, with shield-shaped flat at top. Plaits 3 inches wide running from shoulders, both front and back. Nor folk style. Belt 1 3-4 inches wide will run under plaits and button in front (navy gilt button 7-10 inch di- ameter), 1-2 inches above the 4th button of the coat. Lining for serge coat to be dark blue sateen. White coat to be skeleton lined with bound seams.
 Skirts - 265. To be of plain na- " blue serge or white drill, strictly i tailormade. Full at the bottom and to fit the figure over the hips, betting will reinforce waist band Packet to be in left hip seam, fastened with in visible snappers. Outside patch pockets, about 1-2 by 1-2 inches on right and left side front of skirt; lower corners rounded, shield-shaped flaps from 2 1-4 to 2 1-2 inches deep, at top of pockets; to button with 7-1O inch navy gilt button. Bottom of skirt about inches from floor.
 Waists.-266. Tailored shirt waist to be of beach cloth or similar mate rial, front and back plain to top shoulder seam Gall seams f1at). One seam sleeve set plain into arm hole. Cuff opening at outside wrist bone, fastened with two buttons inches apart, first one right below where cuff is sewed on sleeve. Cuff S-4 inches deep at opening, rising to Is inches at sleeve hem. Slight gather ing of sleeve into cuff. Waist and collar open down front. Collar to admit of being worn unbuttoned and folded back or buttoned high, turning over part slanting slightly away from the center front. Plain 3-S-inch pearl buttons, three on collar 7-S inch be- low collar seam. Plain patch pocket on left side of waist opposite of fourth button from the collar. Dimensions 3-4 inches deep at side, straight al top with button slanting. Flap sew | ed on aDOVe IL, 0-0 InCH6S uSep vel tical edge slanting 1 IA inches to- ward center of waist.
 Hats-267. To be straight-brim- med sailors, of navy-blue felt or white rough flat straw, shaped to conform to following dimensions: Brim B.
 inches from crown to outer edge
 Crown to be 3 3-4 inches high, 1-4
 inches wide at top and 3-4 inches a
 bottom, 3-4 inches long at top ant
 s IA inches at bottom. To be or dered to fit head size of person wear. ing it.
 Neckerchiefs.-26S. Regular army neckerchief to be worn when collar ii unbuttoned and folded back. Hose.-269. Plain black to b. worn with blue skirt and plain white with white suit.
 Shoes. s.---270. High and low, shall be of black leather for wear with blu' suit, and white canvas or buckskin fol ] wear with white suit. With whit
 shoes rubber soles and spring heel
 shall be permitted.
 Gloves.-271. White cotton. JOSEPHUS DANIELS.