Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-26
new YORK FASHION LETTER
Creation Of Millinery styles and Past
Picturesque reriods-velvet Hats
Will Hold Absolute Sway.

the millinery styles this season inspira
ton has been drawn for some time ~
the picturesque periods of the uast
There are hats such as our mothers nnt
grandmothers wore. In outline and trim.
mings the fashions of the early sixtie,
have been reincarnated. In Paris this
new styles are designated MS Third Icm.
pire. Many of the new hats show tn,
most daring of brims. ffigh crowns. too
give al effective dash to many OF IN,
models. Never before have feathers hoe,
so gorgeously beautiful. Ostrich ano
%marabout plumcs and tips in new color.
ings and shapes and new combination
are the order of the day. There are vii.
low plumes. the ends of which surres,
the weeping willie W. There plumes viii
boa ends which give an effect in trim.
ming impossible to attain in any othc,
way That most beautiful OF fsatbered
creatures. the bird of paradise, has been
robbed of its plumes to adorn the fash.
ionable millinery. Strange looking fcnth.
cred ornaments which resemble nothing
that ever grew. have been manufactured
Huge butterflies made of feathers attenu-
atcd swan necks with little heads set
to a pair of wings-these are but a hint
of the many weird and wonderful fcath-
cred novelties seen on this seasons mil.
linery.
Another pleasing feature OF the now
millinery Is the coloring. Never have
combinations been so unusual or hnr-
monious. Not only are different colors
assembled in one hat, but any number
of different shades of one tone or several
arc brought together. The merging of one
color into another is greatly in evidence.
a phase of fashion which is positively
new will be the use of the hats in one
color, to be worn with a costume of
still another color. Thus an all green hat
or one in all violet or rose tones will be
worn with a tailored suit or costume of
some contrasting tone.
Velvet hats will hold absolute SWAY.
They will be first choice for all occasions.
Where the entire velvet hat is not worn.
there will be combinations of velvet and
felt. Thus n hat with a crown and UP.
per brim Of velvet may have a facing OF
felt, or the reverse. The felt hat is faced
and trimmed with velvet. Soft, draDed
crowns of velvet, crown landings, rose
plaitings. rosettes. loops and bows of
velvet are used without limitation by the
milliner.
For wear with tailor made suits there
are simple felt hats of most stunning out
line, turning skyward at back and sides.
fitting down over the nose in the most
fascinating way. These felt hats are
in all of The soft beautiful color
ings of the season. Hats in tones Of gray
particularly good style for general
wear. Black and white combinations are
q Iu.oy t. rroJ ,,l l.~. a~l .l-.- -
very chic looking models with a dash of
red.
AT last an interested public has had a
nance to observe what n Duchess con-
the proper garb at luncheon, for
the Duchess of Marlborough attended
several little luncheon parties this week.
AT one, she wore Il gown of the soft,
trailing kind she usually affects. 1t was
of pale shades OF blue and pink. The
of blue chiffon cloth trailed slightly
In the back and rested on the ground all
around. The lower half was formed of
gathered ruf'es about five inches
wide, edged with an inch wide ruffie of
Forming a headway to the lace,
on every ruGie was a Iink satin ribbon,
The skirt wns gathered slightly at the,
limo. The pointed Glrdle Of blue
satin was finished with long ends that
fell to the train. The bodice had marrow |
RULES, finished with ribbons and lace to |
those on the skirt.
The elbow sleeves were formed of
ruflcs in Il way to give a puff effect. The
lat was a large round French saiior of
BALE blue straw rimmed with a wreath
IF pale pink rosc-buds. This particular
style of millinery is a great relief to
hose VINO cannot stand tiny tip-:ilted
style of millinery. and who awe b, en-
osing sleep over the mandat that they
must he worn.
Thc loose coat is always a favorite one
With many women and suits some figures |
better than any other sort, in addition to
which it is easier to slip on and of and
involves less difficulty in the making |
han do the fitting ones. Here is an ex-
'eedingly desirable model that will be
much in during the entire autumn
md winter and both for the coat suit
md for the separate wrap and which is
quite appropriate for all suitings. broad
10th, cheviot. homespun and the like and
llso for the cloakings that are preferred
or the all round wrap. In this instance
he color is black and the material Eng
'eA hCkstEb SIMPLY WIN b'lu-
silk. but color as well as material is
matter of preference and need.
The coat is made on quite simple lines
consisting Of fronts and backs and 10
inished at the neck with the regular and
arels. The closing is made invisibly by
means of button holes in a fly. and the
leevcs are the favorite one Of the season
hat are full at the shoulders and plain
It the wrists, whore they are finished
With the Follower cuffs that are very gen.
rally becoming. II desired. the collar
an be of velvet but there is n peculiar
found in the use of one ma
throughout.
Surplice styles have lost none of tho
popularity they enjoyed in early spring
nd summer; in fact, they've become
ven more popular than before.
Curiously enough, they can be juggled
With 30 as to be successful for almoS
very type of figure, Made on a tight
,oned foundation. with just a little full
less and that judiciously arranged. Il
urplice dress makes a large woman take
n simmer lines; yet can be treated so
it fills out too slender a figure in the
possible way.
For suits, gray worsteds will lead.
here are two distinct types of these
the tight, hard-twistcd suit
ngs. such as men wore in their spindy-
pandy sack suits this last summer and
with the soft finish.
There must be n hundred different styles
nd variations OF the checks. plaids and
tripes that are almost invisible. yet give
,,oh i,di,id,.t ard distinct bco,tv Gpo