The Washington times., 1914-03-13
BY The Times Expert,
MILE. LODEWICK.

~ brim of a hat is often as
n much too much as the pro-
verbally added inch on the
end Of a nose. But how many wom-
en- realize this fact? Few, indeed,
there are who view a hat from ell
angles. If il becomes the face II
usually matters not whether 1t be-
comes the side or back. However,
the new tilt of the hat which reveals
most of the coiffure absolutely de-
mands more consideration of all de-
tails of the head. including the COLI
fure and the veil. And in reality
there are not more details.
for oftentimes il is the coiffure
which must be credited with the sue
cess of the hat. since, strange as it
may sound. a nat must become the
hair as well as the face. Very ef-
ficacious in aiding this achievement
Is the clever touch of artificial hair
not the barbaric quantity which a
few years ago menaced health and
marred good looks. but the artistic
little piece which brings cut the
beauty of the face. Deity used, an
tificial hair is an aid to beauty
against which no reasonable objec-
tion can be urged. For instance. the
foreheads Of many of our American
women are too high for beauty, and
often just the touch Lhat remedies
this defect is the short Dang of curled
hair caught with an invisible hairpin
and spread out over the forehead. The
woman who does not make use Cf such
little touches. but wears the modern
hat across a broad, white brow,
risks being homely for the lack of a
little intelligent study. of fCr the sake
of foolish and old-fa shioned
scruple OF course, | do not mean
to infer that if ones own hair can
be arranged as efficaciously it should
not be so done. although it must be
admitted that these little artificial
pieces sometimes save some precious
moments. For what a joy a little
bang piece can be on that occasion
of a hurried shopping tour or the
unexpected luncheon engagement.
With the usual perVers.ty, preco-
cious modes for spring show small
hats. trimmed with ostrich poHpons.
flowers. wheat. ribbon. etc. At the
left is shown a favored placing of
the pompon trimming or of round
roses. One at the front of the up
turned brim extends saucily out
over the edge, and one at the back
is placed the same way. The hat
is of moire ribbon laid In plaits
around the brim and plated into the
crown These aIl-moire or taffeta
hats are claiming great favor and
need but little trimming. as they are
almost always corded. gathered. or
plated. Very chic also are the little
jet hats softened with tulle or
feathers. which serve the more for
NAL occasions.
The center figure shows a charm
ing model which boasts only an
inch wide brim. which is widened in
effect by the upturned soft curling
fiues of black paradise.
With this hat | have shown the
latest exploitation in wells. We
must call it a harem veil 1t is not
the one that manufacturers tried to
launch in August but veil that
really hides the lower part Of the
face. After seeing this veil II is
easily realized why the veil last
August was not success. II was
too transparent and in it's all-over
design looked very much like any
other veil 1t lacked cachet. Not
so the new veil. AS seen by the
sketch. this one is embroidered only
on the lower portion. serving as
other wells have. to shield the nose
from the wind and sun. but il is
biz more practical. inasmuch as the
pper portion is of sheer. fine
mesh which will not menace the
eyesi2ht with these wells patches