Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 187, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1910 — LARGE HATS AGAIN IN VOGUE [ARTICLE]

LARGE HATS AGAIN IN VOGUE

Merry Widow Left Far in the Background by Increased Size of Late Creations. One discriminating mortal remarked that if the elasticity of woman’s dress continue, the hat brim will measure more than the circumference of the skirt. It cannot be denied that hats are growing larger and larger, leaving the merry widow far in the background. Not only are the brims increasing, but the sizes are accentuated by hugs crowns of tulle, roses or ribbon and by bunches of plumes or flowers. The untrimmed shapes are appalling, but jnust not be taken in their pristine glory of size. Sometimes the wide brim is turned completely up to the top of the crown; frequently-the shape is changed by turning the brim up at both front and back and filling the top with maline or flowers. The undeniable becomingness of the one side turned up under a simple disk of trimming is secured by many who aim at simplicity. In this case 'hatpins, quite large, are used on the expanse of straw at the side. The huge frame for the face of the wearer does much to add picturesqueness to a costume, and does much to detract from the effective whole If the point of an extreme size be emphasized. There is a limitation for every wearer, determined by the face and height. Do not forget this fact in the enthusiastic adoption of the picture hat, which is always alluring—ln the case!