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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1913
Page
23
A narrator reflects on how women display fashion to attract and keep husbands, describing a garden party treated as a matrimonial grab bag. He notes the instinct to preen, the market dynamics of debutantes and mothers, and the fashion arms race to outshine rivals for a suitor.
Ady Duff-Gordon known as Lucile of London writes the weekly fashion column for this newspaper. Her Pans establishment keeps her in close touch with the fashion center, presenting the newest and best styles for well dressed women.
In a ballroom era view a slender brunette models a white charmeuse gown with a flame colored draped coat and velvet sash. Rose tones dominate the wardrobe with chrysanthemum accents while blue and white options offer bold contrasts. The ensemble aims for elegance, dignity, and market impact despite dull times.
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