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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1959
Page
7
High waistlines dominate maternity fashion with sheath silhouettes and drawstring or panel ties. Textured fabrics appear alongside chiffons and printed silks, while bold color mixes like orange with lavender or turquoise with burgundy gain favor in dressy looks. Separate tunics and blouson silhouettes remain popular with gathered or smocked bustlines.
Subtle color treatments add intrigue to spring bridal gowns with delicate pink or blue midriffs, looped back bows, colored embroideries, and white lace or organdy over pastels. Gowns may be ivory, blush pink, or ice blue instead of traditional white.
Spring wedding gowns blend traditional influence with fresh ideas. High empire waists feature bows sashes or bands in pastels. Lace floral appliques seed pearls and crystals accent empire bodices. Silhouettes include dome shapes flat fronts carriage and bouffant backs. Sleeves stay elbow length with Chantilly lace and sheer organdy fabrics.
Spring raincoats offer weather protection with fashionable textures and colors. Corded cotton stripes, cable-knit cotton, light wool basketweave, cotton checks, and waffle weave appear among options. Fabrics like poplin and cavalry twill debut floral and paisley prints. High waisted, demi fitted, and Chesterfield styles rise in popularity.
Spring fashion emphasizes the costume look with dress plus coat or jacket, suit with a matching blouse, and coordinated accessories. Short jackets high waists wide belts and bold collars create a lifted silhouette, while fabrics like tweed mohair and basket-weaves highlight texture.
Leather garments dominate spring fashion with feminine lines and suede textures. Coats feature wide draped collars and deep-set sleeves, with belts and high waist detailing. Colorful vivid pinks blues yellows join pale off-whites and beiges, while care remains simple with mild soap and damp cloth.
Walking suits move into spring with coating-length wools and fur collars for early wear, and lighter fabrics like dress worsteds for late spring. The favored silhouette remains a slim topper-and-skirt set with a fitted or tapered jacket.
In spring fashion a pink rose palette with shrimp and flamingo shades stands out alongside bright citron and primrose yellows. The Athens Messenger notes toppers returning in shock hue shaggy wools or in tweed matches for ensemble style.
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