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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
4
A collage of quips from various sources humorously contrasts vanity and practicality. A sailor taunts a woman with a hen imitation, a bookstore efficiency clerk jokes about workload, and a Detroit Free Press quip mocks language and schooling. Brown’s wealth is noted but rendered useless for the afterlife.
Cherie Nicholas surveys a Paris couture mood for summer dancing and dining. Chic Chantilly lace boleros with turquoise gowns, black lace jackets, and diaphanous white frocks dominate. Flowered muslin dresses promise washability and pre shrunk fits for a practical yet stylish season.
Cherie Nicholas notes suspender dresses are a smart fashion choice this season. The style appears at the shore and in town wear with a gold light print silk pleated skirt and monotone blouse. A peacock blue silk shirt pairs with the skirt, while suspender straps sit at the shoulders and the pleated skirt features a wide band.
A brief note describes using pumpkin seeds and gilded shells as beach jewelry. The quirky craft trend highlights inexpensive natural materials repurposed into decorative accessories for summer seaside outings.
Fashion notes highlight a draped technique in the newest gowns using rayoq jersey for slenderizing lines. Draping appears in sided forms with shirring clusters, with black sleek jerseys or satin favored for day wear and a snow white draped jersey classic for evening wear.
New candle-wicked unbleached muslin play outfits arrive this season. They offer wide decoration prospects and wash easily. The garments require no ironing and are presented as highly practical for beach and sports wear.
A fragment notes artificial flowers and fabrics used for dress decoration. It mentions grosgrain tinfoil glass and leather as safe adornments and suggests flowers may be planted in peck amid summer and early fall fashion displays.
A vivid note on attire describes short ankle-length sacks and very short shirts in pure white silky thin shanting linen. Details include yoke pockets, a dark scarf, and high-saled clogs. Accessories mention larger handbags of soft dressmaker type.
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