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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1913
Page
48
A survey of current dress accessories describes Paris modiste trends, lace veils, Medici neckpieces, and fashionable draped tuches. It notes Chantilly lace veils, leghorn hats, and the return of telegraph-like neckwear. belts, bows, and crisp blouses accompany new fabrics and styles for autumn wear.
In Paris a new mourning fashion called the Eugenie veil uses black net with a crepe border. The front is drawn around the throat with a crepe stock and points fall over the face. After six months the widow shifts to black and white, worn over a white crepe hat and suit.
Paris millinery and imitators introduce nontraditional mourning fashion with crepe hats, trimmed crepe roses, and rudder back designs. High sandals with Louis XIV heels gain favor, while patent leather shoes in pearl gray and white cloth tops remain stylish. Flesh-tone stockings discouraged. lighter shades recommended with summer outfits. Parasols are back in bright colors, including Japanese shapes, to complete color harmonies.
A dialogue advises practical dress planning for a seaside trip. Ellen urges Mabel to assess existing wardrobe before buying new gowns, emphasizing refitting old frocks with new collars, sashes, and accessories. She recommends two to three morning frocks, several skirts and shirtwaists, plus a few afternoon dresses and shoes, gloves, and hats, noting comfort and cost over new purchases.
The article discusses fashion, promoting petticoat use with narrow skirts and lace underslips. It suggests wearing a wide vandal ribbon at the knees and around the bust to enhance the look, advocating laced brassieres and boning in corsetless days.
The article advises choosing veils in deep purple or dark blue for pale or sun-worn complexions. These shades are said to produce a smooth look and make cheeks appear a bright pink, avoiding the unflattering effect of a black veil in hot weather.
In a lively home sewing project a family uses white chiffon and marine colored fabrics bought at auction to craft a series of accessories and garments. Dresses, tunics, hats, and waisted coats take on Victorian and Frenchy touches, with lace, embroideries, and bold trims, while plans for more gowns and home wear grow.
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