New Britain herald., 1929-07-31
It's In The Mode --- To Be Individual

Newport, R. l., July S1.-No long CT is it feasible to say They are wearing.-" Each Smart Social Reg istrite is a law unto herself in the field of fashion. l have never seen such diversified styles, such luXuri- ously regal and altogether charming evening things. such individually chic sports attire and dressy after noon frocks.
 At MT. Edward V. Hartfords ball for the International Inter- collegiate Tennis Tournament, for instance, about the only summary I could make was that it is "touch and go" for floor length. it is "fol- low tho waistline" for the princess silhouette. and every woman for herself when it comes to deciding whether berthas, capes, sunbach decolletage. demure rounded necks, brilliant shoulder straps or stream, ing flowers and bows are featured for necklines.
 It was. by the way a superbly brilliant fete. with "Seaverge' in gala trim with an enormous ball. room built just for this occasion when perhaps half thousand so- cially elite folk celebrated.
 Accessories Brilliant
 Wide bracelets gleamed on al most every suntan arm, and ropes of pearls, beautiful feather nd of O mante flowers and many fluttterins chiffon hankies in delicate hu"s were among those present when the accessory roll-call was made
 At Mrs. William Fahnestock s musicale in her new mansion Boris Dore" several hundred sa:- torial pictures assembled. Print cd chiffons and georgettes led tn" fabric race, lace ensembles ran sec ond and figured and flat crepes came in last. Much the same or der prevails at each Tuesday eve nings when the Casino Theater changes it's bill.
 Nada de BraganZa. boosting one of the finest tans in Newport, look ed very young and sweet in a red and yellow fine printed chlftoh' with a soft, bloused waist with l charming decolletage and a long, sweeping skirt below tightly flt- ted hipline. Emma Stone wore 2 noticeably smart brown net frock, with gold spangles and bit of strass embroidering it here anI | there.
 For Suntan Skins
 Oyster and pure white are com | ing into vogue as the skins get browner. Mrs Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte sponsored pure white | transparent velvet, with Ions sweeping flounced lines, and d stunning matching cloak with a chic bow on one shoulder.
 Mrs. Oliver Hartman looked her very prettiest, which is so per fectly lovely indeed, in a sweet green taffeta wrap over sve;' black evening gown.
 Rich metal cloths are having | real vogue for summer evening wraps. Gold, silver and hronz= figures black and other dark. rich colors. Mrs. Robert Ogden Bacon and Mrs Charles Childs are tive who looked regal in black and gold coats, the former rather long and the latter one of the short ones with voluminous sleeves.
 The same Individuality rears it. smart head on Bailey's Beach Marian Gray is one of the slender girls who make much of the beltel vogue by wearing wide colore' belts with white frocks. She ha wide green suede one that sh' wears with green and white spor' shoes and sometimes sWank. green hat.
 Some Hats Are Big
 While the aiority Of hats arr medium - in spite Of Paris, Nev York and points west predictin: the contrary - some Womei wear big ones on the beach. Mrs John E. Parsons, the former Fan ny Wickes, has wide, roug' straw in soft tan and beige tone with a fleck of pinkred in it tha is lovely with her hair and eyes,
 The flair for flares can b achieved, apparently. Everyone [ going in for them. Even the youn; folks with their slim lovely fig ures Evelyn Clark has sWee skirt. a pleated flounce edging tn skirt and an overskirt of pleats ol printed chiffon with an unusua both sides. She is one who encour ages the new f-the-tace hats. | For a strikingly new silhouette Mrs. Jay Gould introduces T. Bailey's Beach stunning printe frock that has short sleeves, in stead of none, has a belt acros the back and sides only and straight until just above the khee when side DlcatS kick into flares.