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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
10
A detailed survey of fashionable debutante dresses highlighting pinafore silhouettes, lace and embroidery work, and decorative techniques. Notes on muslins, chiffons, Val lace, and chiffons, with styling tips for lingerie, underdresses, and hats. Emphasizes handwork, flower sprigs, and delicate color combinations.
Practical guide and period fashion trends on pattern cutting and material handling. Discusses nap directions, matching plaids, notches, seam allowances, chalk marking, and folding, with details on trims, fabrics, and the season's favored looks. Includes notes on coats for schoolgirls and stylistic directions like fur accents, satin, tassels, and new handkerchief arrangements.
Fashion notes favor hard finished worsteds and serges for fall, with plaids and checks rising in popularity. Serge, cheviot, and crepe de chine rule, velvet gains, and Shantung remains in vogue while rainproof tweeds appear in many colorways. Sleeves grow larger, from mitten-like to beralded wristed, shaping the season’s smart silhouettes.
Practical homemaking notes describe covering old garments with chiffon or lace to refresh evening wear. Instructions cover pressing with damp cloth, avoiding ironing, and finishing edges with tape, plus tips for dyeing silks and preserving fabric while drying.
Practical sewing tips for home dressmakers describe cutting with nap up to prevent fabric rub and extend life. Instructions cover marking, basting, skirt placket adjustments, lap handling, seam accuracy, and hook eye placement. Also addresses neck fit issues caused by narrow back shoulder space and suggests dividing neck into five equal parts and straight shell v seams at neckband.
The article notes AKT favoring emerald green with heavy use of green and black combos. Copenhagen blue is praised as the blue par excellence, while red hues in fruit shades show strong appeal. Bmoke and mole grey are forecast to be more fashionable this season than ever.
Instructions advise washing Lacé ties with care. Do not rub or wring lace. dip and press gently. Milk is suggested for stiffening lace before ironing rather than plain water. Always iron lace on the wrong side.
A square of oilcloth or a large square of orach or dexim serves as a drop rug under the sewing machine. Ensure all threads and trash fall onto the rug so litter can be quickly swept away. This is handy when sewing in living rooms.
The text describes gown buttons called eserons in cabochon shapes of soutacha with braided round beehive textures. A new mushroom button stands about a third of an inch tall, resembling tiny mushrooms. Buttons are formed from moulds and covered with fonay braids.
A fashion note discusses hats chosen to complement frocks, favoring strong vivid colors like sapphire peacock blue emerald green and pansy. Picks echo or contrast with gowns, with emphasis on bold color coordination for outfits and accessories.
The era ES neckwear line has surged in popularity this season as muffled fabrics and wide five inch ties gain top favor. Critics note broad appeal and universal approval for its distinct style and quality, marking a standout trend in menswear accessories.
The article describes fashionable coats and gowns with semi-fitting backs and ripple skirts, featuring fabrics like taffetas merveileux Pompadour silks and tussore. It notes long coats in varied cloths including tulle, striped skirts, and the appealing neutral tussor shades for tailored frocks, highlighting chic color and styling.
Color combination influences perceived height. Shorter figures gain height from matching blouse and skirt hues, while tall figures break the line with contrasting belts. Belts should be chosen to lengthen or shorten the waist, with darker belts anchored in back and front as needed.
The article describes ACE leather wrist-bags that are flat in appearance with modish shades and a novel shape. Handles are slim feather strips designed to slip over the arm, offering a lightweight, modern carry option.
The piece notes black touches on evening frocks as very smart for early fall imports. A white moire gown with rosebuds, pink trim, and pale blue brocade is described, along with black velvet neckbands revived from twenty-five years prior. A trend favors black taffeta accents over white, seen as distinctly Parisian.
Fashion note on fichus silk chiffon and silk mousse lines, highlighting daring color choices. Color blending can lift a couture outfit with vivid tones while balancing neutrals.
The article notes jewelry and fur trends move in cycles with pieces laid away when out of style and reappearing later. It highlights gold enamel bracelets from fifteen years ago, heirloom pairs, flat globular watches on slender chains, long earrings returning with English and Spanish styles, a flexible bracelet shaped like a aerpont, and a vogue for jeweled pins and long chains diminishing while jeweled points rise.
A description notes veils and veils in endless pro fusion with a fluted bar tier of chiff on about two inches wide sewn around the veil. Veils are no longer tied or pinned to the hair, and double veils are frequently shown.
Aporous tulle boas flecked with large chenille dots reach only to the bust to soften the dard outlines and emphasize bosoming. Silvery or talfetn bow ends finish these seating cuffs with a delicate touch.
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