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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1958

Page

6

Rose Patterns Set Spring Floral Pace

Flowers for Madame reflects spring fashion with rose dominated prints. Silk and Rayon Print Institute notes roses as the season’s key floral pattern in large blossoms and scattered tiny blooms, complemented by stylized florals, forget me nots, pansies, and blossoms like apple and cherry. Plaids and checks contrast with florals, while navy stripes of red white and blue knit dresses add nautical flair.

Silk and Rayon Print Institute

Silk Fabrics Dominate Spring Fashion Trends

Silk fabrics win favor this spring with supple textures and easy fitting styles. Silk appears in lingerie and coats in varied textures, signaling a pronounced swing toward silk in the season's wardrobe.

Colors for Spring Fashion Palette Vivid and Varied

Colors for spring fashion burst with two main camps orange yellow red and blue green. Neutrals navy black brown beige pearl gray anchor outfits while brights in marigold lemon yellow hot pink and vibrant greens energize many fabrics from silks to cottons. Textures include tweeds, shanting, and nubby weaves with easy care cottons and crepes for dresses and suits.

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Demise Leads Fashion World with Bold Spring Styles

The piece describes fashion trends emphasizing simple silhouettes, hipline belts through dresses and suits, and color coordinated head-to-toe outfits. It notes the sheath influenced chemise and shirt waist lines, with options like dress plus jacket or jacket and skirt plus blouse, plus inventive trims and self-fabric details.

Spring 1958 chemise silhouette dominates fashion trends

The era of the chemise returns as a central theme in spring 1958 fashion with slender relaxed looks. Shorter skirts, new trims, bold colors and textured fabrics define coats dresses suits and separates. Bloused tops over slim skirts and overblouse styles appear, with oval shaping in coats and jackets, plus boxy and slim coats. Sashes return in heavy silk crepes satins and lacy wools.

Bride’s medieval inspired gown features floating back panels

The bride wears a dotted nylon tulle gown with a floating back panel design. The ethereal silhouette evokes medieval style while using modern materials for lightness and movement.

Find Favor V Necked Cardigans in Spring for Boys

A brisk fashion trend shows V necked cardigans appealing to young boys this spring. Retailers highlight soft fabrics and bright colors, pairing cardigans with polo shirts and shorts for versatile school and play outfits.

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