Author: MaryLu Jones
Source: articledashboard.com
After 1900, women's hats, 1910 fashions
, underwent a period of design known as "Edwardian," which accompanied the latest fashions of long skirts that fell to the feet of wearers. Just as the dresses flowed to the floor, hats of the time also aimed to swoop and encompass the head. During the early 1900s, it was not, 1910 fashions
, uncommon to spot elaborate brims and larger-than-life accents, 1910 fashions
, .
Hairstyles of the time would also influence the creation of newer lines of hats that accommodated central parts and side hairstyles that traveled over the ears. Hats with wider brims were the answer, which also balanced out the vision of a fuller hair silhouette. Width and height, 1910 fashions
, dominated many hat styles of this time.
Lingerie Hats
Around 1904, lingerie hats made an appearance, which were made of muslin or froths of lace,, 1910 fashions
, which worked well when worn on a hot summer day. White, cream, or ivory lingerie dresses were coupled with this type of hat, which was also seen as a symbol of wealth during the Edwardian era. Lingerie dresses gave the impression that a woman came from riches, as it was very costly to have clothes laundered, especially soiled whites. Wearing white or, 1910 fashions
, cream-colored clothing meant you had a maid at home or you could afford to pay another to wash clothes.
Merry Widow Hat
About 1907, the empire style of women's fashion started to become prevalent in many clothing selections, displaying a longer, column-type of garment outlines. Dresses tapered to the feet, making the large Merry Widow picture hat a decent accompaniment. This particular hat was dreamed up for those regularly attending the operetta, but continued to influence many hat designs to come. The Merry Widow was always black in color (hence the name), highlighting chiffon and decorated with plenty of feathers. The hat also took the name of a popular opera of the time.
Day Hats
Wider brimmed hats continued to advance in style, as a wide range of decoration now adorned, 1910 fashions
, these, 1910 fashions
, headpieces. The Edwardian era brought lace d้cor to faux birds to bunches of cherries about the brims. Imposing ribbons often streamed from selections. Blackberries and other pieces of fresh fruit and flowers were, 1910 fashions
, common accents as well.
Turbans
The "maharaja" turban design of women's hats became quite popular during the early, 1910 fashions
, 1900s, which was used to completely conceal, 1910 fashions
, the hair. In 1910, evening turbans were a hit, allowing women to express a more "exotic" side of fashion. Vibrant colors were, 1910 fashions
, commonplace in the creation of this type of headwear, which often drew from the style, 1910 fashions
, and allure of Oriental culture.
Small Toque Hats
Around 1911, hats started to shrink, 1910 fashions
, in size and the toque hat aimed to replace, 1910 fashions
, large, wide brimmed hats (which was still a popular choice for dressy attire). Spiky plumes and glamorous ostrich feathers adorned these hats, which gave the selections a rather regal allure. At this time, Mephisto feathers were quite popular for decorating the smaller toques of this time.
