The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-14
WOMAN OF FASHION.
SOMETHING NEW IN THE LINE or
HEID0E.fR.
The Rolls and swciis of tho Big Hat-The
Pretty Things Tor shouiders-Iwo
Fresh Chicago Toilets

Small hats are trimmed after this fash
ion: A unique capote,' falling over behind
the ears, covered with black net. has
gold and wire Greek ornaments that FORM
great wing across the front. Three
hllets in gold run across the back, catch
ing down the folds of net. At each ear
a pear-shaped pendant Of jet falls. From
the bow which ties under the chin falls
another pear Of jet.
soft fat Of true straw-color Is
coquettshly turned and plated in front,
50 that 1t forms an Alsatian bow; the
bow is caught there by twist OF purple
velvet. Purple aigrettes. and flowers OF
a paler shade and OF yellow. stand up
at the side and back OF the bow Of straw.
small one all made of fire Parma
violets. edged by a border Of suipure I'm
white has a black velvet chou in front,
with an aigrettc added and two chouN
al the back, falling over the twist Of
hair that must stand out beneath. Little
hats nave also many quilts and wings
stond'ng pertly forward. often risht over
the forehead.
Big hats are all curves and twists and
rolls Almost everything rolls away from
the face. leaving I'm It's stead bow. "A
bunch OF flowers. a chou. or bucltle. A
very pale material.
our grandmothcrs lchu Is now worn
i'm oil light, cool materials sll, net.
chiffon or lace. and Is very charming ia
any one.
The gulpure cape is very much OF n
favorte also. The latest capes are now
all single, with effective headings. and
bright silk Innings. Even the lace capos
follow this rule. and have but one full
/ hounce.
The one color and one runle canes ere
worn with the onc-cOlored gown. Tie
woman that robes herself in one color.
/ and in one shade Of that color. thereby
makes forcihle protest against the multi
colored figure that walks beside her. The
/ former makes her cape Of the same ma
terial as her gown, and Is careful to
preserve the shade throughout her entire
costume This IS very satisfactory, par
ticularly a this time, when every one
Is leaving for Chicago, and where a
gown must be made that can stand
wearing six days out Of every seven.
II is so nice TO know that the crinoline
scare is all over. We sensible folks that
never took any stock in it, can now
afford 10 smile compassionately 1T our
cut her hairclothed garment in humila-
ton and sorrow. We feel 50 self-satisiicd
to think that We waited awhile and are
now so we'll repaid for the pause. The
new silks are twice as pretty, made very
full. with not the slightest stinening In
their folds. SILK is. without doubt, the
order OF the day.
yellow straw hat has a very
wide brim that is elongated in the front,
10 allow It fun sweep In which TO curve
back over the two black plumes that lie
on each side. The buckle OF gold, set
with brilliants. holds the roll tightly
Rack Of the roll are two more tips one
curving racefuly away from the other
and further alienated by black aigrettes
that stand between. II is wonderful what
changes the plume has undergone. The
slightest modification Of the fashionable
curve makes plume practically worth
less You are forced TO discard 1t, II
YOU will be strictly CONNIE II faut The
Princess OF Wales is no longer the ia
vorite. It's curves is too sudden; our
latest fancy sweep outward more grad
ally and is very full at the tip.
A big three-cornered beauty is made
of black tulle that is dotted. all over.
with tiny knobs of cream straw. A big
velvet rose rests where the hat stands
off from the brow and from the rose pro-
ject two knife-plumes Of rose velvet.
Three black plumes lift their heads be-
hind the upturned brim.
The early garden parties will usher
I'm many new fancies In lace-fancies
which now lie. fresh and spotless. wait
ing to be donncd b. some fair maiden.
The blonde maiden has made hers all
OF pale blue chiffon and white lace. The
white lace yoke, made OF sheer Fedora,
has a pointed effect given TO ii by three
VS. OF ribbon that are caught down over
IT. From the yoke fall two double rufiles
of the pale blue.