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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

22

Frilly Blouses and Organdy in Spring Business Frocks

The piece surveys spring business attire with tailored suits and romantic touches. It notes Schaparelli inspired little suits and soft suits with pockets and belts, long coats, and tapered lines. It highlights practical outfits for office life, silk wraps, knitted dresses, and coordinated color schemes.

Schaparelli William Rose Slingluff Collegienne Grhop A. J. Simmons Marie Lewis

New Hose Colors Shine in Spring Fashion Notes

Local shop reports exotic hose shades for spring including After Nine Moondusk and Graydawn gray tones that pair with black and navy. Neutral hues like Misty Corona New Biscayne Baunter Jaunty and Sixty feature leather tones. new fit-all tops and double knit heels add comfort and durability.

Misty Corona New Biscayne Ewingtime New Yorker Encia Barcelona Richense New York Delia Dorsey Cornwell

Slashes In Coats Suggest New Back Vent Design

The article notes back slashes on coats inspired by mannish styles gain favor for sit down comfort and movement. It cites three points: a straight narrow coat benefits from the slash, a vent back eases sitting without creasing, and it accommodates fuller skirts. It also mentions optional fashion whimsy to reveal dress details beneath. A separate tidbit compares Venus gravity to Earth noting thinner air.

Alice Black

Jacket Dresses Rise In Style With Slimming Effects

The piece promotes spring jacket dresses in bold prints and simple colors designed to slim figures, with examples from Athens shops including lavender prints, blue jacket dresses, and a pepper and salt fabric option. Accessorized with colored patent handbags and sandals, the style aims for dressy or sporty occasions. The article closes with a metaphor about birds circling within rising air.

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