Paris Couture Influences Enter American Fashion Scene
A sweeping forecast says Paris couture ideas become public property as American stores and magazines adopt lighter colors, soft silhouettes, and daring necklines for Spring 1964. Designers shift to pastels, florals wane, and daywear teases into evening with low necklines, minimal buttoning, and strapless gowns.
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Stretch on the Grow Among Men and Leather Handbags
Pessimists claim menswear stays unchanged but spring brings stretch fabrics for slacks and shirts offering better fit comfort and shape retention. Raincoats and walk-shorts use laminated stretch linings to preserve garment shape while reducing binding. Leather handbags expand with bold colors textures and geometric shapes plus genuine leather tags guiding selection.
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Outside pockets boost fashion with light bags for spring
Light-colored bags offer easy cleaning and eye appeal. Smooth leathers wipe with damp cloth while brushed leathers clean with fine sandpaper. Patent leather stays bright with a quick dusting. Navy totes and tan shades pair with new spring outfits as shoulder bags grow larger for travel.
Boys Afoot Best-dressed in spring footwear
A spring trend highlights neat grained and smooth leather oxfords brogues and demi boots for boys. Trade school students favor handsewn leather sun shoes while campus wear includes comfortable slip-ons in smooth or stained leather with side gores monk strap details and varied color options.
Page Boy Hair Styles Take Fashion Trend Center Stage
The page boy with bangs will appear frequently where hair fashions are shown. A straight shaped look with rounded fullness starts at the crown and curves to the neck. The trend emphasizes easy elegance and a softer feminine appearance.
Military look caps dominate spring millinery styles
Capping the spring millinery picture are the jockey cap with Chelsea vibes, the off the face Breton most seen, and the beret aimed at the military inspired look.
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Military parade inspires spring fashion outlook
The spring parade of fashions shows a strong military influence with navy blue and white, brass buttons in double rows, semi shaping on officers coats, and crisply tailored notched collars. The look marks a sharp transition into the new season.
Fabrics For Spring Dresses Embrace Fresh Textures And Colors
Spring fashion blends soft chiffons laces and silks with crisp silks twills ottomans and linens for tailored looks. Pale pinks yellows greens blues and apricots dominate, with bold contrast black and white outfits. Read: mixing color, pattern and texture is on trend with coordinated coats and prints.
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