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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1936
Page
7
A New York fashion note advises mature figures from size 14 to 42 can wear peplums, prints, capes and bolero jackets. It highlights tunics and redingoté dresses, notes capes slim a tall frame, and recommends low necklines with covered shoulders. Violet dominates spring palettes with silk crepe and marquisette ensembles.
Fashion guidance for the professional woman outlines versatile suits in navy, black, or gray with accessories. Suggestions include a cossack coat in navy tweed, light coats for after hours, and footwear like low-heeled T straps. silk blouses, sheer sleeves, and tasteful separates enable transitions from office to dinner or evening events.
Hooks and eyes are replacing buttons for necklines in spring fashion. They are used in hats as a novel accent and add a gilt gleam. The trend invites crafters to buy more and sew them around hat bands for a complete gadget ensemble.
A two piece silk boucle set in rose raspberry draws attention with an all over embroidery design on the long sleeved blouse. The tailored skirt completes the outfit as a standout spring fashion item.
A parade of navy blue and gray hues fills Manhattan shop windows from the Empire State Building to Central Park. Fifth Avenue displays blue and gray suits with contrasting accessories, including scarlet, green, raspberry, and dusty pink, while new lapel decorations feature purple clover and mimosa on sharkskin and gray flannel ensembles.
St Louis officers conduct a realism drill by firing at actors on a moving picture screen in a setup described as a blue racer reptile within the black snake family.
The writer notes hats return as essential fashion items for men. Homburgs suit formal and daily wear with conservative style, in midnight blue or black. Derbies regain popularity with morning or afternoon dress, while caps rise in popularity on golf courses and at races.
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