The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-03
BY VIRGINIA.

The beauty of this seasons hats. as
seen in the shops. seemed more pro-
nounced during the past week than At
any time before The mad rush al the
openings" being over, one had better
chance TO see the real confections, ana I
am sure no one was disappointed IN the
newness Of the models or in their effec-
tive elegance. Exclusive shops for ex-
elusive things" is nearly always the best
policy. but such hats as l saw in an +
street department store, There was one
table for the exclusive display of puppies
those new shades that melt into blue.
till one is kept wondering just which
color they are, but the fact that the col
ors are puzzling this season means that
they are the latest There were hats in
this shop from the most famous mod
istes of the Rue de Ia Paix. A stunning
one made by Lewis was Of ceTise velvet
covered with violet pansies of the oldest
color. This hat was very large, and could
be worn 10 the best possible advantage
only by a woman Of the Ada Rehan type.
Another odd hat was that built by
Nine Crozel. II was OF brown velvet,
with a gorgeous bird Of paradise. which
stood almost upright. The balance Of
the, trimming was simply knots OF burnt
| orange velvet-the harmony was COM
plete.
Another very effective hat created by
the establishments own artists. was made
OF old rose velvet smartly blocked. Civ
ing a rather severe effect, which was
modified by a great cluster Of ragged
chrysanthemums which shaded from the
most delicate tint OF Old rose into those
dark. warm shades which almost sug-
gested cerise.
In the same shop I caught a glimpse
of two toques. They were fashioned al
most exactly alike. I have never seen
daintler or more effective hesdwear. They
were made entirely OF rose-pink velvet,
with q soft fluffy rose Of the same color
tucked in where u would fall near the
hair. The velvet was used in long. fat
loops SO that the contour OF the whole
was charming.
And when I tell you by whom they
were ordered you will agree with me that
excellent taste was displayed In their
selection, for they were intended for the
Misses Meyer the two charming daugh-
ters Of the Postmaster General. and are
to be worn by them with gray gowns
These young ladies are always artis-
tically gowned. whether for the street.
calling, or receptions.
At an T street shoe shop (the one that
got Itself named after one Of the most
exclusive New York womans clubs with
no end OF trouble for IT'S president who
had given her CONSENT. saw some stun
ming shoes. which happened 20 be SEN
sible, too. The very high Cuban heel
which IS built so slenderly that II is not
heavy. is great Improvement on the
French heel Tor street wear. and short
women need all the height at the heel
they can get. and the woman with the
slender. thin foot needs the high heel 90
give her instep the necessary curve. The
showing Of shoes Of all STYLES In this shop
was excellent, and the prices were most
reasonable.
The new skirts all fit very snugly about
the hips and have rather an empire effect
in the back-just a suggestion of the
short waist, which IS very youthful In is
effect saw several OF these new style
skirts in a shop on Pennsylvania avenue
who are very clever in their buying
There We're, too. many very handsome
gowns IN the same shop, imported models
for the afternoon, and smart American
tailored ones for the street or shopping
Many fashion authorities announced a
long way back that the princess model
would not be used again this season. but
It Is now conceded that It is still very
popular. When the two-piece garment Is
used It should always have the empire.
with round waistline in front.
Cashmere patterns and colorings are
again being employed. not alone for even
ing wraps and neglige. for which purpose
they have long been utilized. but for the
house gown and evening robe as well.
Dyed nets and laces are quite popular
for very handsome evening gowns, and
some very stunning effects are seen in
chantilly and cluny. For stout women
these lace gowns made with straight lines
are very becoming as no other trimming
Is necessary. The new girdle for evening
wear, If one desires 10 break the waist
line at all. must be quite wide and have
but one long stOle-Iike end.
A perfect combination in the color of
the waist and the skirt Is now being IN
sisted upon by the fashion creators. I
was glad 20 find in one exclusive ladies'
furnishing store on F street a large show
ing of these new ideas in waists They
were there in browns. with motifs OF old
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- N leH