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Newspaper
Hobbs News
Location
Hobbs, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
7
Emily Post presents guidance on proper manners and social behavior in daily life. Practical tips cover hosting, introductions, dress, and etiquette for various events, reflecting early 20th century social norms and expectations.
A Q and A column addresses whether to use the title Doctor in wedding notices, suggesting reserve for medical degrees, and outlines planning a simple church ceremony. It also notes left handed guests should adapt to standard table settings, not creating special places.
Mrs. Post weighs the propriety of tinted nail polish in marriage and advises that carefully manicured nails in muted tones are in good taste, while very deep red or gilded finishes may offend some men. The letter also discusses guests removing hats at table and hostess cues on etiquette.
The piece notes the season shift to floor length gowns with trains for evening wear, and highlights slim, tall-looking skirts with flattering flares. It cites inexpensive materials like organdies, nets, pique, and seersucker, plus lace and prints, as leading choices for Parisian and Western fashion tastes, with pink and beige color accents and matching organdie jackets.
New lingerie collections feature double layered net to create a flower like background for lace appliques and embroidery. The two layer technique adds sturdiness and a distinctive appearance, with flowers formed by positioning embroidery and appliques on the lace.
Washable satins in shades like ink, ice blue, and "frapper" hues head the fall scene for spectator frocks with sun and sea tone themes. Beach skirts in Spanish and Mexican colorways trend bold and knee length, paired with halter tops and wide hats. Lightweight cottons and linens emphasize simple playtime frocks, plus linen and Chinese damask show newer styling amid ginghams and seersuckers.
Costume suits emerge as the smartest choice for events from madeons to afternoon fairs near dinner hour, offering a softer line and refined look while staying versatile and comfortable.
Paris reports velvet wraps as the top choice for outdoor fetes this autumn. A plum color lace dress with a matching velvet girdle and coat is shown with a velvet cape sleeve dréte and crepe-like weave fabric form.
A garbled item describes a fleece fringe cape and capes suited for evening wear. It notes synthetic materials and bright tones, possibly a fashion note or product snippet from a late issue.
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