Evening star., 1911-08-31
ENGLISH HATS MADE
TO MATCH DRESSES

In many Of the recent fashionable we'd
dings we have seen a species OF return
toward the modes Of the late eighteenth
century-that Is to say, the hats matcn
the dresses-writes London CORE
spondent. This more particularly ap-
plies to bridesmaids dresses. Stripes and
pekined materials being all the fashion,
we therefore see the same designs re-
peated on the hats in gauze or other ma
terials. The stuff Is stretched tightly
all over the shape, ornamented with all
kinds of trimmings. For instance. at an
aristocratic wedding celebrated recently.
the bridesmaids were dressed as follows:
The overdress was of mousseline de sole,
striped pink and white. Round the foot
of the skirt to a height OF about nine
inches there was series OF quite small
fiounces of valenciennes lace. There was
bodice. also of valenciennes lace. the
ends passing under a draped waist belt OF
pink mousseline de sole.
The hats were of stretched gauze,
striped pink and white like the dress.
trimmed with a big pouf Of black os-
velvet. The shoes were black, matching
the trimmings on the hat. The brides 8
dress was of white satin with train
quite four yards long. 1t opened in the
Il
of lace, relieved by white roses and
myrtle. The lace veil was set aureole
fashion.
Among tie summer millinery leghorn
straw holds a prominent place. Supple
and discreet in it's coloring, 1t lends it
either as a simple country hat or as an
elegant creation" 1t may be trimmed
with some bright colored linen, Irish lace
or with velvet, and adorned with modest
I'll ntr1cre- <,f
feathers. One of the latest novelties for
the seaside or country is little hat with
brim of leghorn straw and crown
ofo tightly stretched plain-colored ma
terial. The only trimming to this hat is
a pair Of feather shaped "couteaux" of
linen to match the color Of the hat and
edged with black velvet set upon the
side.
Another pretty light hat is the little
Marie Antoinette bonnet. The crown is
of gathered tulle, covered with spotted
tulle. The narrow brim is made up of
tiny tucked fiounces OF valenciennes- The
brim Is attached to the crown by broad
ribbon OF leghorn straw. fastened at the
side by a huge rose, with. foliage and
tiny buds. Then we have the big cape
line Of leghorn straw. the brim stretched
tight with velvet either black or colored
Sometimes the velvet is but a border, but
in other cases 1t Is switched over the up
per sides OF the hrim and Is doubled un-
uSI, oCWS tieuliy SuOsS.cN o' sitC uuuei
side. Ieghorn straw is also prettily
combined with English embroidery or
Irish guipure in big dressy hats. II the
brim is Of straw the crown will be of a
filmy lace or Of the embroidery laid over
q colored linen or toilo which shows
through. II. on the other hand. tho brim
il Of lace, the crown win be Of straw.
There have been endless variations In
trimming this season. We have wit
messed rev1vals Of quaint ornamentations
and welcomed delightful combinations OF
fabrics-curious admixtures Of silks.
satins and q thousand other materials.
Among these many schemes OF decora-
tions In dress the predominance Of lace
is the most remarkable, and It Is used
for entire frocks as well as for individual
trimmings. Lace at once gives an ex-
pensive and dignihed appearance to any
garment. providing, Of course, 1t be Of
really good quality.
Cheap lace should never come into the
category of fashion at all: 1t spells in
slant disaster. In fact, as much may be
said OF any form Of decoration which is
second-rate. Unless we can have it good.
let us leave 1t severely alone and adhere
has the distinction OF good styles.
Exceedingly attractive adjuncts, and
withal useful, are little pelerines. or
''mantelettes" of taffeta. in colors to
match the trimming or Wristbands Of
our summery frocks: these have taken
the place Of the long, straight scarfs or
stoles. Ribbon trimmings are much in
favor and enable the Wearer to introduce
that note Of contrasting color that is so
indicative Of La Modes" pleasing va
riety.