Show autumn millinery Is smartly be feathered and plumed be by CHERIE NICHOLAS w wa k al IN affix WR en VON VZ av Q M WI k N por F OR autumn and the coming w win i ter its feathers that are staging g the big show in the millinery realm As successors to the enchanting flower fantasies that held the center of the stage throughout the spring and summer months comes now a colorful pageantry of smartly be feathered and plumed be headgear that make flattery and charm their theme as dramatically and as successfully cess fully as did the ravishing little flower chapeaux in the summery past the new feathered hat fashions bespeak every mood from demure and conservative felts such as the sailors the medium brim shapes the turbans toques coques and little pillbox effects which women seek to wear with their practical daytime tailored outfits to saucy berets and calois that reach high drama via spectacular quills thrust through at a startling angle or sweeps of coque or pheasant feathers for dinner and date and other gala occasions milliners are turning out beguiling creations prettified fied with ostrich whimsies and picturesque plumage that makes for utmost eye appeal smart is the feather trimmed felt shown above to the left in the picture this hat by erik is modeled after the headgear of a french officer and is inspired by the spirit of a free france it has the typical high crown and small brim and is trimmed with a tower of glistening coque stunning to wear with your fall or the new fashion officer coat an autumn favorite for shopping luncheons and club affairs is the suit hat of russet felt as illustrated below to the right for button boim back blouse I 1 1 1 4 this button down the back topper blouse and pleated skirt in a style named sissy missy is destined to become a favorite with juniors it is made of a plaid patterned flannel and is finely textured with a light cashmere finish the fabric is woven with spun rayon and wool in yellow with red the collar and cuffs cuff s are of white broad cloth t A P this little hat that carries a convincing thoroughbred air about it a stunning eff effect act is achieved with a feather technique that introduces a balanced trimming via twin birds in rust and green with tail feathers of handsome coque that sweep gracefully to either side dropping down at the back of the head to follow the lines of the coiffure the ostrich trimmed hats here shown give hint of a future of beguiling confections confect ions that will be worn when you want to look your prettiest for the man in uniform at gala occasions during his home on fur lough stay reminiscent of a romney portrait is the charming rose velvet hat below to the left with soft pale gray ostrich feathers curling lightly around to frame the face the bewitching little ostrich hat in pastels pictured above to the right agree makes a charming successor to the gay flower modes of yore it is the very type you will be wanting to wear with your dressy black daytime or short evening dresses the color scheme shades from chartreuse to olive green accented with american beauty velvet bows it has a provocative dip over one eye and an upward sweep that exposes the coiffure on the opposite side many of the new headdress hats hate as they are called look from the front view as if merely a cluster of feathers worn in the hair these styles look stunning with classically simple dinner gowns an excitingly new trend is seen in sleek head fitting little felt bonnets that fit as snug as a baby cap sometimes these youthful bonnet shapes are done in velvet the newest trim is seen in clusters of wee ostrich tips or soft feathers placed chinese fashion over each ear released by western newspaper union |