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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
8
Graceful tunic blouses transform a separate skirt into a costume panels of contrasting color are fashionable. The article describes blouses for day wear, afternoon, dining, and sport, with chiffon Georgette and linen options, plus girdles and jabots to pair with tailored suits.
A feature on modern bisque headed dolls with soft hair that move naturally, including walking and rocking actions. Dolls can be shampooed and posed, with outfits in gingham, linen, and sheer batiste. play dress sets and layettes fascinate both children and adults.
As war disrupted European lace supply in 1914 America developed machine made laces of striking beauty. New and traditional patterns emerged from American mills, challenging the belief that Europe alone could craft elegant lace. An exhibition in New York last month showed lace making as a true art form.
The article explains sautoirs as a cross between a necklace and a necktie, a broad flat beaded band with a large ornament that drapes down the blouse front. It praises vibrant beadwork and compares colors to Byzantine art and old master tones, noting their style when coats are opened.
Fashion notes describe negligees in dark rich shades with pale blue mauve and flesh tones. Items include a gold brocaded yellow crepe kimono with chiffon over brocade, a rose mesh crepe draped over silk with autumn leaf design, and a black crepe de chine kimono bearing large painted roses on sleeves.
The article details new blouse girdles matching skirts in satin and chiffon, including a suspender girdle attached to the blouse. It notes elastic waists, camisole use under the blouse, and a cerise tunic look. Also described are Parisian fringe slipons and airy veils with jabots and chiffon hems.
The article notes gloves rule evening and day attire amid high prices and scarce hides. It describes gauntlet and long buttoned styles, contrasting stitch work, and Paris trends with suede and glace kid options for street and formal wear.
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