Chapeau Tea

Adirondack Daily Enterprise, March 31, 1965

Donning Her Dress from the Cinderella Shop, Andy Pecheux prepares for the fashion show, Paris in the Spring, seen by over 250 women (and a few loyal fathers of the young models).

Touch of Stage Fright – Laura-Jean Schwarteau pauses beside a rack of spring fashions for the Chapeau Tea last Saturday.  She seems worried about the modeling trek that waits ahead.

1965 Chapeau Tea in Saranac Lake
"Endless Chatter about every detail of their outfits, Laura Jean, left modeled clothes from Newbery’s and Lealle’s accessories were loaned by the Cinderella Shop."
Courtesy of Lorraine Hoffman.

Chapeau Teas were fashion shows put on by the Women's College Scholarship Club. Local businesses donated hats and dresses for the local models to wear.  These pictures are from the 1965 Chapeau Tea Show.

See How Pretty – Once Laura-Jean is dressed, she is happy as any female who knows how irresistible a new dress and hat make her.  Here she talks with model Leslie Hoffman.