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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1923
Page
12
The article praises negligees for their timeless lines and delicate fabrics. Satin chiffon lace and Georgette create dainty silhouettes with pastel color schemes and French floral trims. It highlights slips gowns boudoir robes and breakfast jackets as versatile restwear including kimono and Mandarin coats from Asia.
The article describes robes in blue and gold with rich embroidery and lighter versions lined with flannel or wool for frost mornings. It notes materials from challis to silk and crepe de chine, plus practical corduroy and brocaded satins with Persian inspired patterns. It highlights Spanish influenced boudoir gowns, fringed silk, delicate caps, and emphasizes rest apparel as a reliable indicator of a woman's grooming and gown choices.
The text notes a regional shift as Southern states near the Mason-Dixon line grow into major textile centers. Mills rise where cotton is grown, improving equipment and skilled labor, funded by experienced financiers, bringing busy towns and real prosperity to newly manufacturing regions. Cotton from the South is converted into fine fabrics locally.
The article surveys changing hair styles from pompadours to flowing ringlets, noting fashion's grip and individual preference. It discusses practical advice from Leigh Hunt, the rise of ears becoming visible, and the shift toward simple, low coiffures with versatile headpieces and transformations to suit any face.
In advance SHMASON models preview future lines with circular silhouettes in skirts and hip length jackets. Capes replace coats in three piece suits while loose coats and circular tops remain in style. Long sleeves dominate tailored dresses and naval style necklines vary with boat shapes, braids embroidery and trims common.
Fashion notes from Pashion's Notebook describe medium and large hats gaining popularity for early spring. The limited small shapes include cloche, tricorn, four cornered hats, turbans, three cornered hats and rolled brim sailors. Brims feature irregular lines while taffetas satin and satin finished lates lead fabrics and straw gains. Black hats show multicolored trimmings with brown and vivid greens and blues prominent in the palette.
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