Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-22


Pretty soft strawn.
Big lcghorn hats are again to be
worn this year, not oniyrby children,
but by women Of al ages up TO CO. Ut
would be wiser 20 put the liirit at 40,
but rs no woman VIII confess to that
nRc, we will leave the limit at co.,
These same leghorn hats are exceeding
" smart, and do not require to be ex-
pensive In order 20 be satisfactory.
Flowers are more generally used than
any other trimming, and 10 depends
upon individual taste as TO what colors
ehouid be chosen. All shades Of pur-
pie are now 30 fashionable that purple
flowers are much In demand. Bunches
OF lilac and heliotrope, pansies, yiolets
md wisteria, all most wonderfully true
70 nature, are put on the hats, and any
deficiencies made up by loops and bows
oftaffcta, satin or velvet ribbon. Pink
roses and black velvet bows are
charming combination on leghorn
hat. but are decidedly juvenile, while
punches of lilacs. arranged with yell
low velvet or purple velvet, are suitable
for older women. Roser 81 all colors
massed together with niore dark reds
than any other colors are sure to be
effective, and can be worn with gowns
Of any or every color, while there are
some attractive hats shown which are
trimmed with black velvet ribbon and
white flowers, preferably black and
white being greatly In fashion this sea-
son.
There Is not much difference in the
shape Of the leghorn hats from year to
year. Whether the crown Is low or
high matters little, as the trimmings
can be arranged TO give any effect that
Is desired. The brim Is the same width
ne last year and Is not wired, but Is left
loose 70 take what shape IL win. II
Il is beut In and out II must needs be
caught up with bows or buckles, some
times with both. Il Is always turned
up toward the back TO allow Of cache
peigne or roses OF ribbon. All these
trimmings inside the brim resting on
the hair look we'll with the hair waved
and pulled out full around the face;
with straight hair they are not nearly
40 becoming and require 20 be placed
further back
Shaded taffeta ribbon Is combined
with roses and looks smart. Feathers
are not good things TO use Il trimming
leghorn hats-that Is for constant wear
AS the slightest dampness Injuries
them and a draggled feather is a hide
ous object. Bunches OF cherries with
big black velvet bows are sometimes
seen. These are effective but just
bit heavy, and besides seem TO be more
like bunehes OF field flowers suitable
for children's hats. The pansies Of diff
ferent colors are most wonderfully like
the real flowers and are most difficult
20 arrange satisfactorily. They require
20 have a great many bows Of velvet rib
bon 10 give any effect at all.
Hats OF colored chiffon are effective,
but exceedingly perishahle. The latest
Paris models have chiffon brims and
crown Of silk net OF tulle, embroidered
In Jet or steel These hats are impossi-
BILE 10 be copied, and win not generally
be worn. They are more for the use of
woman who has a gown for every day
with hat 10 match. There are, how
ever, some more simple styles which
come within the reach of people gener-
ally. A heliotrope costume just sent
home has 10 wear with II hat of medi-
um size Of shirred chiffon trimmed
with sprays OF violets and few yellow
pansies. There is no velvet or ribbon on
the hat, only the flowers and the chiffon,
and II is most dainty and becoming.
There are many startlingly vivid con-
structions of bright grass-green or
brick re;;-these are mentioned only TO
teach people 20 avoid them, for the
woman who will look well In a grass
green or a bright red hat has not yet
made her dehnf In snciefv-N Y Press