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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
2
A fashion column praises ostrich feather tips and feathered headdresses as a dominant trend. It describes styles from tall cap arrangements to forehead bands with pendant plumes and notes the popularity of jet and poppy red tips in Paris evenings.
Floral tarietas in gray taffeta with pink roses appear in evening dress designs. A silver cloth girdle holds side drapery. tunic and redingote styles share the stage with draped silhouettes. Metal trims and chiffon fabrics with metallic motifs mark the season’s luxe lineup.
This passage discusses the beauty of flowering arrangements for the home. It emphasizes using pond lilies in transparent bowls and adding leaves and buds to reflect individual artistic taste. It suggests women who love décor will intuitively assemble appealing floral displays.
Lace dresses including chantilly Veronique and white Allencon tones led the latest fashion show. The collection featured black and yellow lace and was praised for its triumphal style and elegance.
The article advises that grace and beauty come from fresh air and regular exercise, recommending gardening with rakes and hoes, bending and lifting motions, and housework such as washing windows and dusting to strengthen muscles and slim the figure. It promotes a positive view of chores as helps to beauty.
Designing styles for the young girl mirrors grown up fashions with straight lines draperies and tunics. A smart tunic dress for girls ten and over may use wool velvet or taffeta and feature navy taffeta with marrow fringe at the neck and closing. Fringe trims and crushed girdle buckles provide finishing touches for velvet or serge versions.
The piece notes the latest fashion items including gofet basque skirts and Greek sandals worn on the street. It highlights mushroom shaped taffeta hats trimmed with lace, helmet hats, and wide skirt tucks. A full taffeta coat for travel and long silk tunics near the foundation skirt are described.
A description of feminine fashion contrasts black lace blouses over white silk with gray net details. The piece notes demure styling and adds autumnal touches with satin frocks and deep gray frills, emphasizing elbow sleeves and quaint charm.
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