Parasol Fashion and Summer Frocks Shape Social Grace
The article extols parasol shade over gown color, advising pale pastels to flatter complexions and proper bow or stick matching eyes. It details fashionable summer ensembles in eyelet batiste, pale blue silks, polka dot pongee, and foulard gowns with lace cuffs, plus practical tips for lighting and shoulder accessories.
Novelty Dress Fabrics for Warm Weather Styles
A survey of spring and summer fabrics includes tussore gowns with liberty ribbon trims, new light weights like hopsackings, polo cloth coats, lightweight covert cloth in two-tone twill, and shark skin serge as well as fresh shades for yet undated broadcloths. Neigeuse offers wool and silk rib for a fluffy snowflake look.
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System to Make Ironing Easier
Advice for housewives on easier ironing. Avoid wringing linen to reduce wrinkles. Iron small tucks on the wrong side. Air knit wear and towels by smoothing them before airing. Fold shirts along the seam and iron edges carefully to prevent unsightly sleeve folds.
A Portable Closet For Small Closet Space
A simple portable closet is built from a two fold clothes rack placed in a corner. A brass rod across the top holds a curtain, with a triangular pasteboard top covered in oil cloth to keep dust out. White enamel finish and ring hung clothes complete the setup for travel or limited closet space.
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