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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
8
Paris fashion notes emphasize a bloused waist that encircles the figure, with straighter, less elaborate skirts. New gowns feature belt accents, long fitted sleeves or bell sleeves with lace undersleeves, and a shift toward black and white satin, plaids, and muted satin textures.
Styles praise the latest sensation shoes hat and bag set as an exquisite kidskin ensemble. The ebony kidskin is dubbed Parle with a thin naive hat featuring a turnback of snakeskin. Purse and shoes echo the snakeskin facing of the hat.
The article explains how dolman covers several wrap styles with wide sleeves and gathered cuffs. It notes the modern dolman adapts from the old design, emphasizing width above the hip and a sagging wrap below. It mentions blousing over the line and details like a fur band at the cuff or passementerie.
The article describes thin silk or velvet models with round high collars and fox fur cuffs, a beaded girdle, and metal needlework. It highlights a bloused dolmun style, Pre met patterns, Lennet’s flare gown with fur trim, and Worth’s brocaded silver lame evening coat with fox fur bands and large collar.
The article stresses careful selection of gloves and decorative cuffs as smart year round. It highlights boutonnieres for all outfits from sport to formal wear and notes various flower styles. It also covers bags, noting pouch and flat envelope styles as practical and stylish for well dressed women.
Belted styles with wide and narrow belts appear across garments. Jumpers and dumper tailleurs dominate in beige brown navy and twill fabrics, worn by fashionable women from winter to spring. The belts emphasize a long silhouette with a flare beneath the belt echoing a retro Russian blouse influence.
A lighthearted note describes a young woman described as a peach who is expected to grow into a well preserved, proper woman. The tone hints at social expectations and gentle judgment of appearances.
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