The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-10
THE SOCIAL ETHICS OF THE FOUR HUNDRED

ask. It has been ordained that our hair
should set out from our heads, that our
hats should set beyond that, and that we
should carry out the idea of width from
head to foot, always excepting the waist,
which womanly vanity insists upon keep
ing of moderate proportions, and we ac-
cept the change with all the resignation
of which we are capable.
1t is rumored that we are to wear what
are vaguely called things in our hair
again this winter. But in truth it must
be confessed that except in one or two iso-
lated instances at the theater, these head
dresses are mostly to be found off the
heads and behind the counter. However,
for the benefit of those who crave after
couture adornments, it may, be as said,
that these decorations are coronal in
shape with upright arrangements of the
aigrette type; or punches of flowers are
fixed either side of the front, with tiny
spray falling on the hair at the back.
Roses are very popular in every shade and
size, also violets and gardenias but in
the better selections there is total alb
sence of the erstwhile popular forget-me-
nots and pink heather which at one time
seemed the entire floral repertoire for the
purpose. Very pretty is jewelled spray
holding light delicate aigrette, also
small side com BIS, studded with paste dia-
monds, which make the most charming
decoration when the hair is dressed loose
and waved at the back of the ears.
''Roses red, corn flowers blue, violets
are sweet and so are you" The old adage,
slightly altered to suit up-to-date exigen-
cies, runs through the mind on entering
the show room of one of Fifth avenues
most fashionable millinerS. AS special
favor, the mystery of some hats, prepared
for smart wedding which is to come off
shortly, was kindly unfolded to us. The
goingaway hat was strikingly original,
and consisted of an undulating brim of
petunia-colored beaver, lined and crowned
with a deeply tinted cream MORE, and a
wonderfully light and artistic arrange
ment of sable tails, cream chiffon and
damask roses complete the model.
A beautiful hat also belonged in
the trosseau, and had the full crown COM
posed of plated chenille, richly embroid-
cred with fine jet and spangles. On the
left side rose series of broad black satin
loops and paradis aigrette. The special
feature OF this very smart hat was the
brim, entirely formed of ostrich tips, each
one of equal length and breadth, forming
a halo round the face over-curling out
wards, and giving a crenellated or battle
ment effect, such as is perceivable in the
hats worn by the German cavaliers of the
Middle Ages. Another lovely little toque
for the brides mother was formed OF Il
green owls head and wings finished with
falls of lace at the back. This was very
novel and greatly la mode.
' For evening wear, at theaters and unim-
portanb DINNERS, pretty DlOuSeS are now
being made of lace. They fit the figure
fairly, but without biases the lace being
lightly pleated to fit the form, and then
turned under, so that the lace puffs over
the draped silk waist-band. Draped bre-
telles of the same silk drop back and front
and back from the shoulders to the waist,
putting over the belt, blouse fashion, like
the lace. The neck is cut rather low, with
out collar, in the new style, which is so
pretty for plump young neck and so
unbecomming to a thin and scraggy one.
The lace bodice is utilized for evening
dresses, finished with IA draped corselet of
mirror SATIN The lace is generally crossed
at the back, describing low pointed
neck, but the front is cut square, with u
mere line of lace for shoulder strap. As
the corselet is high, little of the lace shows
in front, especially as such corselets are
trimmed often ut the top with a large
draped bow of the corselet material. The
short puff sleeve is of the satin, to which
an epaulet of lace can be added. The
corselet fastens up the back with big orna-
mental buttons.
One of the latest Paris fads is the carry
ing in the hand of dainty silk or brocad-
ed retcule, after the fashion OF our grand
mothers. Every French woman now
considers this de rigueur to finish her
toilet for street wear. With impossible
pockets the reticule must be the greatest
comfort, but, between ourselves it really
seems as if new full godet skirt offers spe-
cial facilities for the introduction OF get
at-able pocket The Parisienne, however,
prefers her reticule, which she fashions
usually in black brocadc or satin, lined
wit brilliant bit of color
Another hint from the gay capital, that
appertains to the small belongings OF
dress, is that sidecombs in the hair are
universal, and there is also being sold
topcomb with curled-over edge, that is