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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1901
Page
28
This piece surveys the new lightweight skirts with reversed lily outlines, their troublesome drape, and proposed fixes to allow walking. It notes trims, linings, and open seams, plus veiling fashion, color psychology, and the impact of fabric color on warmth and health.
The article notes veils may adorn borders and faces, with a youthful appeal. It discusses dinner etiquette avoiding gloves due to large fashion rings, and describes suede four button gloves and white afternoon gloves with tailor dresses. Yellow Danish gloves also preferred.
The article observes this season favors easy hat trims with wreaths blossoms or a single large flower plus minimal accents like tulle chiffon or lace. It notes the back view matters for overall effect and that many gowns now fit or fall badly, reflecting changing fashion aesthetics.
The description highlights gray satin bodices with gold pine cone brocade, sky blue velvet accents, and gold tissue, paired with capuchin lace trimming. Scarfs and cravats rise in vogue with long bows at the throat. New trimming features include bead straps at scarf ends and speckled bead patterns in gold or silver.
A fashion report describes boleros and short tail coats with eyelet trimmed skirts. A bronze green model features an overskirt with eyelets along the left front seam, laced with a wide ribbon. Other skirts show diagonal straps, overlapping tucks, and white silk seam bands.
Phrases describe millinery trends with prettiest season designs. Small hats gain charm from tucked chiffon brims and crowns of silk or straw. Green leaf compositions with red poppies and violet accents highlight striking jeweled ensembles.
The article explains how dress color affects perceived size and tone. Dark hues slim, light colors enlarge, with greens and blues offering calm distance. It advises against light waist fabrics and notes age and complexion influence color choices.
In Paris the latest tailor made dresses favor woolen canvas and etamine with unbleached linen trims. Necklines collars and cuffs feature cross stitch with wool. Skirts stay snug at the hips then flare into a bell. Summer looks show plain muslin with taffeta to form floral spirals and new Cadmere ribbon with embroidered silk flowers.
Fashion notes describe new trims using panne velvet cloth and silk with layered frills, Napoleonic wreath motifs, and French knots in heavier silk. Shirtwaists feature stone studs and fasteners, while velvet ribbons trim foulards and new slipper buckles mix amethysts and pearls. Bronze slippers and satin ribbon bows appear as accents.
An English publisher plans a directory of London’s American colony. It will include about 35 000 residents connected by business or marriage. The project aims to be both commercial and social, noting rising American tenancy and a proposed 40 story skyscraper to cluster Yankee activity.
Niagara Falls erodes its cliffs at about one foot per year. The roaring water has carved a four foot deep cleft in the rock as it wears away the cliff at the gorge.
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