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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
10
Fall millinery highlights richer textures with felts fabrics and new silhouettes. Imported velours melusines velvets contrast with soleil-finish felts lacquered plush chenille wool ribbon and strip felt. Color range spans copper to midnight blue with browns greens and greys in textured designs.
Fall 1950 coat fashion emphasizes slender lines from shoulder to hem in suede wool fleece or tweed with bold checks. Reversible coats in double face fabrics switch from solid to plaid or wool to velvet, plus fur lined toppers from old coats or dyed furs like Navy mink shaded muskrat. Also highlighted are all velvet dusters and Chesterfields with unmounted sleeves and slim skirts.
Color dominates fur fashion for fall and winter 1950 with mink to mouton offered in bottle greens burgundies blues and browns. Coats trend shorter slim lines open sleeves pushed high on the arm and varied collars from notched rover to sailor and Mandarin necks.
Reversible coats win favor among college girls with a lining that zips in for year round wear. The adaptable design allows coats to suit four seasons, appealing to students seeking versatility and value.
Shoes gain prominence with skirts rising and legs on display. Simple feminine pumps with low cut vamps dominate. most are closed with occasional open toe or heel. Silk braid and beading favored. tailored walking shoes add built up heels and extended soles. Platform soles stay thin. black velvet pumps carry latest velvet touch across accessories.
Plaid clothing gains favor this season with authentic patterns in sizes from miniature to bold. The country embraces plaid ensembles for every family member, expanding options in fall wardrobes.
The excerpt highlights plaid fabrics across woolens and rayons with items like smoking jackets for all genders, French purses, gloves, belts, and shoes. It suggests pairing plaids with deep dusky colors and advises plaid linings for coats and plaid handkerchiefs to draw attention.
A vinylite waterproof zippered jacket offers protection from sudden rainstorms. It folds into a small packet for easy storage in a pocket or car glove compartment.
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