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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
12
Fashion notes describe fall trends with free-form silhouettes for juniors and teens, emphasizing walking suits with three-quarter to seven-eighths coats over matching skirts, trapeze shapes, and varied fabrics. Colors range from candy pink to cobalt blue, with bold plaids, opossum and mink trims, and knit textures like mohair blends.
The season showcases a vibrant color palette inspired by autumn landscapes gems stained glass and wines. Teal blue greens hot pink purple ultraviolet winter violet and wild plum feature alongside reds greens blues browns and golds in bold two and three color combos. Black remains dramatic against the colorful trend.
Luxurious fabrics for evening wear include cut velvets print ed satins lace chiffon brocade and lame as showcased in a textile feature.
Gloves dominate fashion pages this fall with delicate decorations and a spectrum of colors. Leather gloves come in pastels and bold tones, from pale browns to deep chocolates, blues, greens, and reds. Varied lengths, launderable styles, tiny perforations, embroidery, bows, buckles, and coordinated accessories highlight the trend.
Warm fabrics such as tweeds meltons camel blends and corduroys with pile linings assure cold weather coziness. Boots and knit trims plus lengths from car jackets to storm coats guard against the chill.
The latest coat dress designs showcase side-wide skirts and broad sleeves with a bloused back, reflecting a new silhouette for contemporary fashion.
Fashion notes describe the soft lofty hat trend pairing with walking suits and long jacketed sets. High crowned fedoras, fur hats, beaded velours, and wig hats appear with plumage colors, sheen textures, and Empire era tall bonnets.
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