Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-26


lutionary as the autumn frocks Is
another proof that we are enter
ing upon a season of extra ordi-
nary fashion interest. Rumors to the
effect tina the long skirts would
eliminate the small hats, leaving the
field exclusively to the picture head
gear, were unfounded. for while large
hats are much in evidence at smart
openings and where society congre-
gates, there is a preponderance Of
small ones, chiefly of the turban type.
and a great many hats of medium
proportions are shown.
The point Is, therefore, not that
large hats or small hats will be fav-
ored, but hat there is SO great a
diversity in each class that n wom-
an may find a suitable model in either
type.
Shapes New And Inspiring
Among large hats there may be
said to be five distinct shapes. three
Of which are Illustrated. One shows
the rolled brim in which a facing be-
comes a feature of particular import
ance, In this case a series of s%hirrings.
One flares broadly and gradually and
takes its line from its trimming. a
large outstanding bow of velvet, en-
b~roidered like the hat it adorns.
A third type OF large hat has a soft
crown and a brim that curves down
ward. very broadly, at the sides and,
In the model here shown, an inner
facing with a fall Of fine lace and a
cluster of frosted flowers caught on
to the crown. another to the under
brim. Very often the hats of this
shape have a contrasting facing or an
edge hat plays up a contrast.
OF two other shapes, not shown
here but equally in vogue, one has a
stiff crown and a brim that is of
prodigious width, accented by It's
abrupt turn %diagonally across the
front and back. the other having a
mound-shaped crown and. in Its diff
ferent types, having a brim that shows
several varied forms of Irregularities.
but always managing to turn up. at
one point or another, so broadly that
it just escapes touching the crown.
The softly corded hats which, in
some models, have the material act
ually dropping owe the edge. are very
feminine affairs and. oddly, have a
special affinity for tho large woman,
providing her face is youthful and the
expression pleasing. for these up
turned brims and draped effects are
trying otherwise.
Hat Selection A Fine Art
Many women rely upon their W
exclusive Judgment in selecting a hat.
They are SO apt to choose the model
that suits their fancy rather than the
one that suits their individuality. If
they would stop to reason with them
selves, or take the precaution to study
the hats of others. they would realize
that to be quite certain of a hats suit
ability IL must be viewed from every
angle and this, obviously. ever with
the aid OF the triplicate mirror, 1t is
not altogether possible for one to do
for ones self.
The fact is, that a hat, to be voted
altogether successful. should be a
trine daring. as the inal note needed
to sound a harmonious chord. and I'M
usually well calculated to accomplish
this are the hats of this new season.
taken as a whole.
So far as the stage has concerned
itself with the millinery problem.
there are more small and medium
hats. in current plays than large
ones. and the fac thai the small
hats, contrary to expectations. look
exceeding well with the heightened
skirts is causing much comment. In
one play, for instance. In which con-
ventional dress prevails, ten different
hats are required, and of these only
one Is large, though in every instance
the skirts are of ankle or instep
length.
Two Of the hats shown are aptly
illustrative Of the differing character