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1941 Brides Economize as Weddings Grow Simpler
Fashion expert Marie Brennig notes a trend toward thrift in 1941 weddings. Brides seek economy with modest gowns and simpler receptions, choosing colors like pomegranate pink and deep delphinium blue, shorter gowns, and fewer costly trousseaux while planning for defense needs and possible military life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Smith
Beatrice Blueblood
Newport
Park Avenue
Points South
Trousseau
Joss Johnson
Cafe Society
Marie Coudert Brennig
Miss Brennig
Dongan de Peyster
Conde Nast
New York
Pierre
Chichibu
Japan
New Mexico
Manhattan
Pires
South Carolina
Betty Spaulding
Hedy Lamarr
Betty
East
Middle West
Trousseaux