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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1961
Page
6
Shoes fill the scene in many styles and colors led by black patent and bone pumps. Jet heels and stacked heels offer height and comfort while loafers moccasins and flats suit sportier dress. White canvas tennis oxford remains a top seller for coeds with tapering toes in new colors.
Fashion notes for Spring 1961 highlight refined hosiery with pin rib patterns in fine gauges, matching chalk stripes on suits. New heathered nylon blends, cable striped crews, white argyle styles, and bantam weight Dacron polyester cotton blends suit spring suits and slacks.
Spring fashion 1961 brings square toes back for women with a wardrobe of shoes for city days country walks and evenings. New stack heels fringe oxfords bone willow colors, while spectator pumps white and brown calfskin stay chic with shorter skirts. Evening styles feature satin and Latin opera pumps with glittering trim and sheer sided black patterned silk options.
Athens and area shoe salesmen remind parents to choose quality fitting shoes for children. The article outlines popular styles for girls including patent pumps with various straps, t straps, wishbones, and stack heels, plus nylon cord and leather options suitable for school and play. It emphasizes proper fit as the key to lasting wear.
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