THE MONSTROUS HAT.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 234, 26 June 1908, Page 3

THE MONSTROUS HAT.

The Parisian newspapers are complaining of.the ridiculous size of the ".dernier cri" ■in this feminine _world ; of. hats. These laments are made; in all seriousness, although tho subject'is touched upon' in a 'witty strain. Tho accounts of the fashion which have just arrived in Melbourne (says an Australian paper) arc dated April 25. and it is more than likely the extreme modes will last, through 4 the European summer. Tho hats arc attaining such hugo proportions, in height as well as width, as to cause considerable, uneasiness, not' only-on account of their price, which is becoming fantastic, but because of the.'difficulties- encountered when • the wearer gets into a railway carriage or on ordinary cab. In some of 'the smaller theatres hats areforbidden, cxcept in tho boxes', and-theso are usually crowded' l with ■ smartly-dressed women /.of good social standing..; , As.' things 'are' -progressing, -,it- will scon be impossible, for two ladies to sit in ono/bps, their hats' being so absurdly, large . and ''wildly ■extravagant.' As. a matter of course, the -wearing of such" necessitates, abnormally wide liairdressing, and also tho complexion ' must bo brilliant.. So: pale, languishing faces are " out," and the cbecl;3 aro: dressed with all the known varieties of' " make-up" in., a/, most b'aro-faccd- r.ianncr; To match this the hair is.brightened, and the ;new ruddy bronzo, tint is. seen everywhere'.. Everything is ■ gay—faces,'hair, and. costumes —for-aU 'round high colours are to 'be seen.- Even ■ black, which is having a tremendous; vogue,; has -lost- its . gloom, fcr the enormous and brilliantly-hued headgear croates .-the decidcd ; contrast that. is so beloved by Parisicnnes.'. - This-; tendency; to pinchbeck styles-is"to be noticed an .the most oxclusivo;circles,-.which, as a' rule,- -are very , carefui to observe -the • lino'' which-: separates thcm-'from-tho ■evcry-elay world.'