Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-12

smart June hats. They are trimmed
In gauge or moline scarfs. under which
appear varicolored leaves. They are
designed for wear with muslin frocks
and must match them in the general
color scheme. The all white hat is
thing Of the past. Upon all chapeaux
some strong definite color Is conspicu-
ously introduced, either in the way OF
| mowers or by means of panne velvet
chouN- The very low crowned hat has
gone the way of early spring fashions
which failed to take, making room for
the tall crown. which is regarded as
even more picturesque. Toques are too
serviceable to be discarded entirely. al
though they fail to enjoy the prestige
OF month ago. The prettiest are COM
posed OF alternating rows of satin straw
ana tulle. Where quilts once adorned
ostrich feather pompoms are substitute
ed. and occasionally n bunch of rubber
stemmed cherries is seen. ToQues are
worn down over one ear, so to speak.
and are abruptly upturned on the other
side. where the trimming is massed.
The latest caprice of fashion is a cape
with hat to match. Both are made of
delicately colored chiffon, that of which
the hat is constructed being tucked
closely and sewed TO u wire frame capa-
bic OF being bent into @ fanciful and
becoming shape. Ostrich plumes some
times decorate but chiffon choux are
a more acceptable and consistent trim
| ming. The hat should be n mass of
frothy nothingness, and the chouX adj
| mirabiy carry out this idea. Upon the
cape a border of chiffon rosettes creates
| an outstanding collar, whatever other
decorations may be employed. The new
capes do not reach to the waist line and
re1llU 1itt1o t,nn
| collarette. The home dressmaker can
| easily copy this nat and cape with n
few yards OF plated chiffon and width
of tuckinS. The big black hat is still
the rage for wear with diaphanous
gowns Of light color. This same tend
ency toward striking contrasts extends
| TO the chiffon cape; therefore hat and
cape of black are among the smartest.
In the same connection it might be
| mentioned that the ultra fashionable
woman includes a sash or girdie to
match her hat and cape.
Velvet ribbon IS largely utilized for
the trimming of thin froclss Black is
preferable. On almost every gown it
| is introduced in some fetching manner
When there are lace insertions. narrow
black velvet ribbon borders each edge
| OF every row of the lace. If the skirt is
self trimmed. velvet roscttes and a
nroad SlrdIe invariably adOrn the bod
ice. Velvet stocks are once more to the
fore, being improved by n frill of lace,
which softens the otherwise severe line
about the face.
Among the neck decorations the hchu
| easily takes first place. 1t comes in
liberty SILK, null and point d'esprit. 1t
| is worn low on the shoulders and knot
ted III 'front.' forming a sort of cape In
other years it was used to outline the
surplice neck bodice and was tucked in
| at the belt. With ii goes the two pieced
sleeve, the lower part CT which is made
| of the same material as the iichu These
| lingerie undersieeves are q feature of
| the summer gowns. When elbow sleeves
are worn, they must be accompanied by
! long. thin suede or silk gloves. The lat
ter are clamoring for recognition but
| up to the present moment have not been
| markedly successful. 1t is considered
| inelegant TO expose the arms and neck
| in black or white lace gowns. Without
exception these are lined throughout.
Soft flesh colored silk may be used for
| an interlning IL one wishes to produce
the transparent effect.