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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
16
The article reviews summer graduation fashion emphasizing white gowns with light gored lines, sheer voiles, and tunics. It notes underlayers and slips for variety, minimal trimming, and beading options. suggests empire belts, fichus, and lace berths, with elbow sleeves and slim silhouettes to suit growing figures.
The April Grandmother warns against facial sag and advises methods to keep cheeks taut. She promotes a silk elastic halter for support, critiques high collars, and cautions against confectionery and heavy collars as contributing to fuller cheeks.
Readers are urged to revive old needlework to craft summer hats. Articles describe flowered muslin lace taffeta silk hats with sunbonnet shapes and high crowns, plus frames covered in batiste to reuse trimmed hats. Sailor and lingerie styles are emphasized for inexpensive, ready-to-wear ensembles.
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