While commonly worn plain, allowing the cut and shape of a well-made hat to take precedence, a cloche could be decorated with appliqués, embroidery, jeweled brooches, scarves, fans of feathers, or similar accents.
A cloche, typically worn without additional decoration so that its design is clear, could also have appliqués, embroidery, jeweled brooches, scarves, feather fans, or other decorative elements added to it.