The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-01
BY elise oey.

BY Elise Oey.
We all know the shirt waist young
woman Her trimnoss. immaculate getup
and air OF dainty freshness proclaim her
by far the most attractive feaN Of out
doof summer life. The splendid color
which giows In her cheeks, her move
monts. 1.-THE and graceful win our 10
bounded admiration. while before the
dainty harmony OF her smart little cos
tune we PROSTATE ourselves In highest
praise.
There are shirt.walst girls and shirt.waist
girls. ho~ev bat II lsBt difficult mat
ter 10 recognize those who possess
proper sense Of uniformity and dress with
perfect knowledge OF shirt'waist require
Alter much coaching and hard pras-
tice the shirt.waist dcYotee has nnally
mastered the art OF Rscots and small
bows; the belts, OF course. came TO her In.
stinctivey but hats-there Is where she
frequently bluuders. either through ignor'
ance or careless disregard OF proprlety.
The transgression is objectionable, never.
theiess, and fnssy Int worn with a trim
shirt waist stamps the wcarer as badly
dressed. no matter how smart may be the
Since the shirt waist has grown 20 be
such en- important part OF the summer
wardrobe all manner Of pretty nccesso-
ries have been devised TO comnlete this
natty dress o. all these smart effects
none, however plays so prominent part
tlcular style OF gown.
The shirt-walst hat is already a well
known term among feminine belongings,
and there are several manufacturers, as
well as retailers who supply exclusively
this class OF millinery. Not every hat ere
etor is able 10 build smart tailor model
cover up lines with soft fluffy masses OF
trimming.
Dashinr lines are. however. the one
thing needed TO make the shirt. waist hat
success. and II naturally follows that
much less characterization Is used for this
style than for other models In contour
the tailor hat conforms to the prevailing
modes, while the size may be medium or
small, according to individual taste.
HATS LARGE THIS SEASON.
This eeasdn the hats are bit larger
than usual. aud have low np crown,
with a gently rolling brim made most IRE.
qnently OF pure white braid. with a smart
trimming OF black velvet ribbon, and. per.
hsps, an ornsmentation Of pearl pins or
fancy steel buckles. The same pendant
drapery which u characteristic OF all
spring and summer millinery is likewise
evident on tailor hats, though usually this
consists OF loops and ends Of broad velvet
ribbon. Turban effects are popular aud
30 are tricorners. with changes In outline
for the sake OF variety.
Psnamas are 20 be worn to some extent
and the smaller hats are pressed Into
Inch band Of black velvet. which ties In !
placed In front, Just TO the left.
wesvs are draped with scars. orpamentet
trimmed with fancy feather rosetfes. -
Green, In soft reseda shade. makes ,
very pretty combination with the ye!lewls.
introduced 10 knot of velvet or long
blade Quill Eives the hat a decided dash
Rather rough straws. woven In a deiicat,
nd xubt HATS
and white. are effectively trimmed viii
fancy Tuscan or chrysanthemum braid or
.4ss us sSss ana as ntsnsSd
snneeits give tho hat tailory air, whicl
= appropriately suggestive OF its destine,
Use.
mo term shirt waist IS no longer re
ktricted to plain starched Affairs, aud n
these smart garments have taken ant
snt many airs ana gTaces % ais
accompany them become less severe an,
plain than formerly
One might almost consider the pretty I'm
TAILOR class OF apparel, and II naturally 20
cws that a degree more OF fusslness |
tnis respect allows Or the same departur
Plumes. flowers. chiffons and nne lace
are certainly inappropriate Tor shlrt-was
hats, for thls term includes everything 4
headwear designed for outdoor sports. morn
Ing wear and for any occasion when I'll
simple little waist may be assumed
scars Il ns Sstste aost SOFT
sheer as mousseline de sole. and these ar
very good style when twisted about tn
crown OF iat round tailor hat
Some Of the coarser laces are permissible
but, as a general thing, smarter effects ar
secured By the use OF handsome ribbon:
quilts. wings and simple ornaments.
The Frenchwoman chooses chic wings 10
her equivalent OF the shirt-waist hat. an
her modlsh shade OF the rough straw wi
furnish an excellent BACKGROUND for tn
lcf a
black velvet ribbon, This hitter trlmmln
Agures upon almost every tailor hat IN ON
way or another, and nine times out OF r.
y is tied In broad bow al the back, wit
otxeAmer effect.
A. the snmnsr advances the shirt.wais