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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
19
Fashion notes describe debutante afternoon frocks in pinafore and lingerie styles. Emphasis on handwork, lace masses, Irish crochet, guipure, and embroidered muslins in white, pink, and blue palettes. Frocks feature voile, chiffon, Val lace, and under-dresses, with elaborate hats and silk underskirts.
Fashion notes describe velvet and silk trims, skeleton leaves on white net, and fur masked braces. Satin veaches, pompadour flowers, and Shantung silks signal a rich autumn look. The ubiquitous tailor suit remains a staple, while aged women adapt with slight style tweaks. Ornate laces, soutache, filet, and dyed laces boost color and elegance, with creamy chiffon frocks and pink yellow rose borders cited as examples.
A detailed guide on pattern handling from aligning pattern pieces to cutting with nap direction, pinning parts, marking edges with chalk, and marking seam allowances. It advises fitting at shoulders, avoiding early darts, and using unbleached muslin tests to learn the process.
Fabrics for fall frocks favor mannist tailormade and hard Enish worsteds, with serge and cheviot in demand. Cloth plaids promise to move from rumor to fact, while dark blue serge tailor-mades suit early fall wear. Velvets, velours, satin silks, and Shantung rise in fashion, with rainproof finishes noted.
Fashion centers decree larger sleeves for the season with mitten-like and ruited wristed models touted as among the smartest styles. The trend emphasizes roomy upper arms and extended cuffs shaping contemporary attire.
The article explains transforming an old AY blouse into an evening piece by covering it with chiffon or veiling, using lace collars and bertha, and suggests a thorough pressing method with damp cloth, steam drying, and careful finishing for silk and dyed fabrics. It notes chiffon longevity and offers dyeing tips for silk and remedies for greases with chloroform.
Practical guidance for dressmaking from cutting to finishing. It covers nap direction, perforation marking, baste stitches, skirt placket construction, ensuring flat seams, hem edges, and neat inside finishes. Also advises on hook and eye placement and reducing neck hump by adjusting shoulder and neckband seams.
KEAKL remains a favorite shade with vivid emerald greens and black pairings seen widely Copenhagen blue is noted as the blue par excellence Red fruit tones offer strong color options while smoke gray rises as the season’s fashionable neutral
Careful washing of lace neckwear is advised. Do not rub or wring the lace but dip gently with light pressure. Milk is recommended to improve finish after ironing. lace should be turned to the wrong side before ironing.
Cleaning guidance for sewing areas urges laying a square of oilcloth or a large crash or denim rug under the machine. The idea is to catch threads and waste so litter can be swept away quickly, especially when sewing happens in living rooms.
Buttons are shown on gowns in many shapes including cabochon and soutache. The newest button, called the mushroom, rises about an inch high like a tiny mushroom. The buttons are formed from moulds covered with decorative braiding.
Separate coats for schoolgirls feature three-quarter to single breasted styles in heavy tweed with box coats for younger girls. Lined with satin-sateen and mercerized fabrics, they use silk serge, belt finishes, and braid trimming for varied back and front fits.
Hats do not match frocks with colors echoing coats. Vivid hues like sapphire blue emerald green and pansy pair with neutral frocks. Mull ties have become dominant neckwear, with two inch widths most favored and universal approval in their first season.
The article describes the latest coat trends with semi-fitting backs and rippled long coats in various fabrics such as affetas merrell and Pompadour silks. It notes fashionable long coats in tulle, tussor in natural tones, and smart colored tussor for dressy gowns, with small fancy boleros matching the material style.
A guide to color balance in outfits notes that matching blouse and skirt colors can alter perceived height. It advises shorter women to pair garments, while taller figures should break lines with contrasting belts. Stout figures are advised to elongate the waist with belt color choices.
The new leather hand bags are flat in appearance with modern shapes and slim handles. The wrist bags feature narrow leather strips and are designed to slip over the arm, offering roomy capacity in stylish, contemporary tones.
The article describes smart evening frocks for early fall, featuring white moire brocade with pink rosebuds and black velvet, blue grenadine over pale blue shintz brocade, and ribbon trims. It notes revived black velvet neckbands and black taffeta touches to white frocks for a Parisian air.
Fashion notes discuss fichus of silk mousse and chiffon, their vogue in daring colors, and how a skilled color blend can use a vivid fichu to relieve a neutral costume. It emphasizes color blending and styling possibilities for such accessories.
The article notes how jewelry like enamel bracelets, globular watches, long antique earrings, and serpent bracelets cycle in and out of fashion. It highlights mother‑passed pieces, locket chains, flexible serpent bangles, and the rise of jeweled pendants among English and Spanish women.
Fashion notes describe TLS veils featuring a two inch wide fluted chiffon border sewn around the edge. Veils are worn without tying or pinning to hair, and double veils are commonly seen as the style grows more elaborate.
Fashion note describes tulle boas finished with chenille at the bust, designed to soften facial outlines. Floating ends of silver or taffeta bows complete the accessory, emphasizing delicate, decorative styling.
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