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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
6
Hand painted and hand painted look fabrics headline summer fashion in rayon and prints. Designers show two tone outfits using tropical motifs cockfight scenes and bold florals on linen textural rayons. The trend mixes cost and style with printed versions offering similar appeal to hand painted textiles.
A feature tilts from drapery chintz to wearable dress fabrics as shoppers pick damask tablecloths and chintz drapery for frocks. The designer showcased a white chintz with violet borders crafting a bare midriff suit with a violet trim bolero for versatile day wear.
Fashion notices a new shoulder silhouette with straight outward lines and minimal fullness at the top. Shoulder pads from leading stores create the correct effect while wide shoulders visually slim the waist. Yokes appear in black wool garments with satin contrasts and horizontal bands across the front for a dramatic yoke look.
Satin fabrics dominate the fashion scene with dinner and afternoon gowns. Sleek restaurant suits use slipper satin. Gowns feature slim lines and a bold hip bow, offered in black brown navy and vibrant colors like deep fuchsia and purple, with a rare gray satin model.
Clever sofa built around an old cot features a sturdy frame and loose cushions with a simple slipcover. The design uses wallboard or plywood over lumber framework and offers a back option. From BOOK 9 by Mrs. Spears for Readers, price 15 cents for a copy mailed to address.
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