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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
2
A survey of formals notes choicest silk tafteta register as first choice among patrician tastes. White and silver taffeta with rhinestones, satin, moire and crepes shape evening gowns with metalized effects, ruching, decolletage, and accessory ensembles.
The article notes a vogue for elaborate hairdressing for formal occasions with ornaments feathers and Juliet caps. Rhinestone clips are praised for beauty and practicality keeping stray locks in check. A bowknot rhinestone clip and an aigrette are highlighted as stylish accents.
Dress trends push tailored evening gowns into focus as young women seek polished wardrobe staples. Fashion writers note rising interest in fitted silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and versatile pieces for social events and outings.
A recent hosiery fashion show emphasized color matching with costumes for both daytime and evening wear. Wine and dark green dominated day tones while dark red and brown appeared as daytime options. evening looks featured pastel shades like petal pink alice blue and ice green with black heels and toes to preserve sheer effect.
The tailored blouse suits sports wear or tailored suits in many moods. Soft silk crepe blouses offer pastel colors, club collars and bows, pairing well with plaid wool or tweed outfits. Shirtwaist blouses in silk crepe de chine feature jabots and lace trim to complement a tailored suit.
A recent prominent fashion promenade featured models in Dames looks with an evening cape in Russian sable titled champagne supper. A Russian ermine wrap wore a diagonal fur with the name starlight. An Argentine gown in brown and flesh satin carried its own label.
Isinglass visors are a new sunshade feature for Palm Beach wear. They attach to caps and come tinted in blue rose or yellow to complement a white beach costume detail.
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