Knitted Suits and Frocks Make Paris Style A Sight
The era’s knitted worsted costumes charm with soft vivid colors and chic lines. Knitted frock, cape, and scarf details appear at country clubs and beaches, worn in town as well. College girls popularized the look with cerise and American Beauty tones, pairing with slim lines and turned down collars.
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Knitted Street Suits Reach for Formal Daywear
Colorful knitted street suits feature narrow stripe trims and flowing sleeves with back cuffs, the ankle-length sacque and Bray astrachan collar adding travel ready elegance. Periwinkle blue ensemble dominates the line with a knee-length frock, oblique front opening, and gray suede pumps completing the smart country look.
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Bray Astrachan
Yen
Alem Broidery
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How to look good in photographs from the era
The article advises readers to view having photographs taken as a relaxed social event not a trial. It offers grooming tips including hair lightness, minimal powder, pale lip color, and simple dress lines. It suggests natural poses, avoiding deliberate posing, and notes that mothers with children and pets photograph best when unaware of the camera.
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Jines
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Algo
Cover for Birdcage Hat Box Travel Case
A washable durable hat-box cover folds compactly for travel. Made of khaki creteria or cravenetted material, it fits into an envelope case easy to carry. The top has a handle for lifting, and inside there are flat pockets for gloves and handkerchiefs. Suitable for travelers with a canary or Dickybird.
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Women urged to swap laxatives for housework in old advice
Medical guidance promotes active mornings of sweeping and dusting for women to stay fit, arguing against reliance on laxatives and medicines. It urges stair climbs, stooping, and hand care with gloves and polishing, claiming brisk home chores keep the body supple and youthfully energetic.
House jackets and sacques for morning wear spread charm
A vintage pattern feature describes easy to knit or crochet house jackets and sacques in loose, cozy styles for cool mornings. Designs include Bay van dyke scalloped slip-ons in black and yellow trim, plus pale pink, orchid, blue, and white options.
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