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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1904
Page
14
The dressmaker showcases an eye catching gown with arm seams nearly to the sleeves and a dramatic under sleeve slash. The stunning evening coat moves with the wearer, highlighting bold design lines and striking fashion detail.
Notes on fashionable stocks with bold color schemes and frilled collars. Describes pleated frills at stock bases, sheer accents, crepe de chine changeable effects, and ruchings including lace bands and Irish crochet inspired braids. Mentions black ruchings with plaid edges and hand embroidered lingerie linen blouses gaining popularity.
A pattern for a new slip Petticoat from Paris ARIS uses china silk with lace trim to create a soft fluffy foundation for diaphanous gowns. The five gore full length petticoat features a two and a half inch hem and a middle front line with careful notching, offering an affordable durable option that home sewers can craft despite Paris origin.
Mourning attire remains black and restrained but allows more freedom in cloth and cut. Durable dull finishes, cheviot wales, henrietta, crepes, and armoire weave silks are favored, while velvet and lace stay tabooed. Veils shift to silk grenadines, and young girls may wear chiffon veils. dinner dresses remain out of place for mourners, with chiffon and crepe de chine gowns noted for lighter, elegant options.
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