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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1959
Page
6
Jewelry trends for spring emphasize shorter necklaces including bibs chokers and dog collars. Bracelets with deep cuffs and textured surfaces complement shorter pieces. Earrings feature buttons and swept shapes while pins fill many roles amid pale pastels neutrals and colored jewels, per the Fashion Coordination Institute.
Spring hats gain height with higher crowns and wider brims to protect hairstyles. Designers feature varied textures from straw to fabrics, with trims like feathers and satin bands. Back-on-the-head styling and bold color pairs refresh the season's headwear.
Spring evening wear features opulent moire and lame fabrics, chiffon and silks in rich colors with embroidery. Dresses display wide necklines, fitted bodices, and belled or harem skirts, while coats range from sweeping to slim, with bold collars and large bow trims.
The article describes spring foundation garments designed for curve-conscious figures with pastel colors and sheer fabrics. It highlights empire styles, brassieres with curved caps, crop jackets emphasizing the bust, weightless corselets, and outfits for A and D cups, including strapless, low-cut options for day and evening wear.
Growing interest in new textures joins the color trend for spring hosiery. Shades range from pale bisque to dark off blacks with hues like blue pink greens lilacs and beiges. Textured stockings include lace like sheets fine rib tweed and honeycomb patterns often in two tone combinations and many are seamless. It may be best to contrast stockings with costume colors for striking effects.
Fashion pages note a trend of coats cut to resemble dresses drawing attention this spring. Designers emphasize silhouette, layering, and clean lines to blend outerwear with dresslike femininity in streetwear and event looks.
The piece notes checks as a key fabric design for spring with wide variation in size and color. Prominent hues include black brown red and navy with white accents.
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