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Fashion Notes for Summer Gowns in Silks and Linens
The article surveys summer dress trends featuring silk gowns in taffeta and charmeuse, sheer silks, and light chiffons, with white and black accents. It notes Greek tunic influences, lace work, two-tone outfits, and the season’s emphasis on thin layers, delicate frills, and practical lighter fabrics for garden parties and seaside wear. Names of fabrics and trims dominate, along with descriptions of sleeve shapes, parasol styles, and color pairings like white with black or bright color accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Mnualinn
Volles
Collor
Chantilly Boo
Wests
Smarler