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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1957
Page
7
The piece describes boys fashion in Ivy League styles with jackets featuring slim stripes, plaids, and checks in red gray brown black and yellow. Coordinated pants, Bermuda shorts, striped knickers, and three piece sets with sports coats and matching pulls are noted. Tweed and silk rayon blends are highlighted for spring suits.
Teens embrace grown up styling this spring with blousons capes Dutch Boy looks and pleated skirts in slim soft silhouettes. Coats feature detachable capes and back blousing with silk and wool blends in beige gray navy and pastels for dressy to casual ensembles.
Fashion from the season emphasizes airy fabrics and easy care. New blends of natural fibers with synthetics reduce ironing and washing effort. Cotton processing, Dacron-cotton blends, nylon chiffon alternatives, and silk-synthetic blends offer lightweight looks with practical maintenance.
Junior formals showcase varied lengths and styles with modern slim knee skims and midcalf hemlines. Irregular hemlines, high waistlines, and back overskirt treatments appear, while fabrics like chiffon silk and eyelet emphasize soft ladylike styling for slender silhouettes.
Fashion stylists design new stockings in pale blends and navy contrasts. Beige blends warm tones include rosy and apricot beiges. Gris hues cover misty pearl to mauve grays with violet tinges, plus delicate mauves and violets.
Spring girls fashions emphasize dainty looks with easy care fabrics. Party and play wear feature sheet puffed sleeves sheer overskirts rows of ruffles and appliques with full skirts. Slimt styles are rare as practical outfits dominate the season.
The article surveys girls' spring wardrobe trends with nautical elements such as middy collars and sailor ties. It highlights capes, reversible capelets, high priced back details, pleats, gathers, and button accents on coats and dresses, plus Tyrolean, jumper textures, pastel plaids, and an emphasis on soft spring wear.
Scientists report methods that allow woolen sweaters and sport shirts to be washed with minimal matting or shrinking. Follow washing directions and avoid boiling water to preserve fit and texture.
A small group from local gymnastic club displays strong footwork in daytime drills. The event focuses on agility and balance with promising technique from several young athletes. Local coaches praise early results ahead of future showcases.
Fashion notes describe spring outfits centered on semi-fitted bodices peaking at hip level over pegged skirts. Eton and belted jackets over printed dresses gain popularity with copper tones and boxy shapes. Tailored capes, short boleros, and various back treatments diversify the season’s jackets and accessories.
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