What to wear? What to wear?

“Fashion was not only supposed to make women beautiful, but to reassure them, to give them confidence, to allow them to come to terms with themselves.”

– Yves St. Laurent

With the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show Luncheon fast approaching, style mavens are editing ensembles for Canton’s version of Kentucky Derby Day. Touted as Ohio’s largest runway show, it also brings out the fashionable best in lucky attendees. With August’s heat a serious consideration, many women choose to bare arms, garden-party style. This is a day for hats, whimsy and diaphanous fabrics, a celebration of femininity.

Satin cloche

Fashion forward, this fuchsia satin cloche has an early ’60s feel, close to the head and demure, save for the eye-catching hue. Ruched banding curls ’round, ending with a richly detailed silk flower. $120.95, Victorian Rose, 238 Kent Ave. N, Hartville, (330) 877-8400.

Summer straw hat

Cross a flower with fireworks and the result is a stunning burst of fanciful caprice on this seafoam summer straw. $50.95, Victorian Rose, 238 Kent Ave. N, Hartville, (330) 877-8400.

Wide-brimmed

Not quite a picture-frame chapeau, but this refined wide-brim straw guarantees second looks and green-eyed envy. $50.95, Victorian Rose, 238 Kent Ave. N, Hartville, (330) 877-8400.

Flirty handbag

Proving the point that good things come in small packages, this sweet-as-a-bonbon handbag is nothing if not full of openly flirty impact. A summery tangerine daisy accented with black makes this accessory a focal point. $44.99, Ms. E’s Place, 5558 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 497-8806. www.msesplace.com.

Chiffon scarf

The slightest breeze will cause this two-tone tangerine chiffon scarf to flutter. Light as a hummingbird, romantic and wildly feminine, it can be worn at the neck — channel your Southern belle — or waist or doubled over and knotted on a handbag. $18.50, Ms. E’s Place, 5558 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 497-8806. www.msesplace.com.

Silvery satin

Why carry Old Faithful — the go-everywhere clutch — when a container for your keys, lipstick and credit cards can mimic a confection so intricate in detail that it puts an exclamation point on your special-day outfit? Silvery satin rosettes, delicate and begging to be touched, cover this small handbag. $49.99, Ms. E’s Place, 5558 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 497-8806. www.msesplace.com.

Vintage lace

Polka dots all grown up are the theme of this vintage lace scarf. Light as a feather, the metallic gray fabric with peek-a-boo areas between the dots provides a subtle pop of panache, softening basic black and enhancing summer whites. $49.99, Ms. E’s Place, 5558 Fulton Dr. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 497-8806. www.msesplace.com.

Tie-dyed

Summertime and the livin’ is easy when you are wearing this gauzy tie-dyed scarf accented with fringe. It accessorizes long linen chemises as handily as it takes to jeans and tank tops. $25, Laura of Pembroke, 3119 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 477-4455. www.lauraofpembroke.com.

Fringed and pleated

This fuchsia and fringed pleated scarf is not for the faint of heart. Wear it with reckless abandon loosely wrapped once or twice around your neck. $53, Laura of Pembroke, 3119 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township, (330) 477-4455. www.lauraofpembroke.com.