Summer Gowns and Hats Fashion of the Season
Summer fashion centers on affordable fabrics like mercerized cotton and woolen voiles, with washables and light linens dominating gowns. Tailoring features include adjustable coat collars, embroidered lace collars, and varied hat shapes from derbies to walking hats, with black and white contrasts and decorative trimmings popular in a lively, period-voice style.