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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1931
Page
12
Fall 1920s styles emphasize woolen frocks with plaid and solid colors. Girls and college women favor two piece suits and tailored dresses, while woven drapery and satin crepes appear in printed patterns. Evening wear highlights icy pastels, Canton crepe, and sheer velvete for day to night ensembles.
The article surveys fall fashion inspired by the Second Empire style. It highlights jewelry like enamelled gold necklaces and circular motifs, pendant earrings, and bracelets, plus gloves, short evening sieves, sheer black hosiery, and evening capes. It notes a shift from white accents to browns and blacks and emphasizes satin evening dresses.
A brief notice describes new rough weave children’s school dresses in black and white fabrics with gray Scotch plaid patterns. It notes the development of sturdy fabrics suitable for daily wear and school uniforms.
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