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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
12
A portrait of how Shirley Temple and other child stars influence family fashion. Mothers copy screen fashions for dresses coats hats and school wear as frills and plaid woolens echo the age’s princess style and Shirley Temple’s popular look.
Satin lingerie leads the fashion curve as more feminine apparel gains favor with satin as the preferred fabric. Nightgowns showcase crepe black satin appliques and plush trim, with lace detailing and ceremonial inner touches described in lavish terms.
The article notes a shift in men's fashion toward natural shoulders high rise pleated trousers and soft jackets. Double breasteds lead sales with lower collars soft drapes and relaxed ease. Jackets grow longer lighter and easier to wear with various lapel styles and button configurations.
Fashion guidance urges careful corset fitting in stores as the new silhouette emphasizes bust lines and cinched waists. Girdles offer support for slim figures, with longer lengths to preserve a nipped waist and molded hips, while all in one garments serve both utility and decoration.
Fall shirt fashion accelerates with three developments striped effects new striped checks and the pairing of dark and light shades. Designers introduce wider spaced stripes drawn from British styles followed by checks and plait patterns culminating in novel striped checks. Deep tones become prominent in a season of rapid change.
Luxurious fabrics like brocades batistes and satin are praised as essential in building a corset wardrobe. Wise women are urged to buy several corsets each season to preserve fit and appearance, with expert corsetters in stores ready to assist in planning.
In a restrained shift, intermediate shades and mural blends move to split-dark tones. Despite colorful dislikes, full shirts remain restrained. Bold checks are toned down and gingham is an example. A new hub cap device automatically maintains tire inflation to the proper degree.
A fragmented note discusses how outfits and accessories influence appearance and how finishing touches can complete a look. The text references modern attire, color and shine, and the role of jewelry and costume elements in styling.
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