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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1936
Page
2
The article distinguishes formal and informal silk prints by pattern and color, noting clock motifs, music notes, and vegetable designs as daytime prints, while evening gowns feature vivid satin tulips and life sized florals. A three piece black silk crepe suit and a wide brim hat illustrate spring fashion.
The article describes a hip length black celanese satin jacket featuring hand quilting. Trapunto stuffing creates raised sleeves and front borders with a militaristic motif, reflecting Renaissance origins and a bold upturned collar style.
The article describes a new hand crocheted glove style in yellow backs and brown palms. It notes the two color combination as a forecast for spring and mentions they suit southern wear, though they can be worn now.
News notes a nationwide revival of fine hand quilting among women. Exhibits in major cities showcase exquisite hand quilted negligees, bed jackets, evening cloaks, capes, and chic jackets. Fabrics include celanese Latins, crepes, and taf fetas with colors from pastels to navy. An outstanding cream velvet evening cape features snowflakes and icicles.
Milady’s Shoes showcases a spring display with pastel and bright colors across lines from patriotic red white and blue trims to a coat of many colors style. Designers forecast lavender yellow green blue and pink dominates this season with new combinations and varied choices for women’s footwear.
The guide urges pairing severe tailored suits with feminine accessories such as frilly blouses chiffon scarves and decorative boutonnières to soften and feminize the formal look.
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