The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
FASHION NOTES
Interesting Lems for tie Far Sex

Fantastic, yet fascinatingly beauti-
fur well describes the fall hats. For
|so many seasons we have contented
ourselves with moderation in dress
and millinery likewise agreed to this
edict, that at first glance the new
chapeaux amaze us.
With gay disregard for any fore
gone conclusions. as to what shall
and "whash shall not be" the new hats
appear in the greatest variety Of
shape. Trimmings, too, have for
gotten their seasons Of simplicity anu
the days in which they were practi-
cally overlooked. This is a season
rich in adornment, while colors range
from soft browns to the brilliant red
of the sumac or wonderful Capri
blue.
Many of the new hats are distir
guished by splendid sweeping lines.
The mode of the Duchess of Gains
Borough, with its galaxy of ostrich
plumes, is again in favor. On such
hats the feathers are generally placed
SO that some of them break the broad
line of the brim at one side. Others
rear themselves aloft like the nodding
plumes of some knight of long ago.
Coque feathers, too, are conspicuous
on the new chapeaux. These may be
in white, black or all lovely shades,
including a wonderful greenish blue
and fame red. They, however, gener
ally disport themselves on the smaller
shapes. For do not imagine for a mo-
|ment that all hats are large. No, there
are many delightfully."- piquant little
shapes that follow the lines of the tur-
ban. In many cases a brim is intro
duced on such models. Then the tam
evolved from soft fabric such as
duvetyn or peau de peche is is also in
evidence.
Attractive PIumage Hats
When coque is used, and preferably
on bell shape, it is frequently draped
about the crown so that it falls about
the ears. Quite often a smart little
|neckpiece is fashioned from the feath.
ers. Or set of hat, choker and muir
may be originated from metallic bro
cade trimmed with coque feathers.
Pheasants' breasts in natural or
brightly tinted colors are laid upon
the brims of some of the large hats.
An interesting feature of such models
is that many of them have quite large
crowns. AS they are draped in soft
folds, they may be disposed in most
becoming ways. Indeed, soft lines are
emphasized in most models.
The Vatican hat again makes it's
bow. And although such modes are
designed for bitter days in winter, YET
they are trimmed with clusters of vivid
flowers. Sometimes their place is
taken by a dashing ribbon bow that
seems to accentuate the coquettish
tilt Of such creations or lovely painted
feathers.
Just at present the plumage hat IS
particularly attractive and an inter-
esting model made entirely of the
feathers of parrot is shown. On this
hat the wings are also used. The angle
at which they are placed reveals a
favored mode in the moments mill
merry. Feathers that trail downward
to the shoulder, or just caress the
cheek are as much in vogue as the
lordly plumes that lift themselves sky
wards.
Exquisite hats of velvet and lace
reveal some novelties in the latter.
Chantilly is much liked, but distinc'
tive note is struck in the trimming or
beads. These are used to outline the
patterns of the lace and make most
unusual but decidedly pleasing decora-
ration. If you prefer it you might use
a piece of handsome taffeta for the
crown instead of the velvet.
For the trotteur there are many
smart shapes in felt One that like
very much is made of navy blue. 1t
has very soft brim. which is plped
with cerise felt. A cut design OF the
contrasting color of felt is used as
band about the crown The popular
ity Of black and white is also notice