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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
20
Khaki becomes a major trend in women’s sport attire for travel and leisure. Garments include three piece suits with removable skirts, knickerbockers, and versatile coats inspired by military style. Heat friendly linen khaki dresses, canteen dress, and Red Cross skirt cap the range as designers adapt uniforms for civilian wear.
The piece discusses how evening dress enhances a woman's appearance after six, noting softer lighting in ballrooms and the revealing nature of evening wear. It describes admiration from a male coworker who sees her differently once she arrives in theater attire, highlighting the transformative effect of evening gowns.
The article contrasts a businesslike office-type girl with a pink dressed beauty. It details Lucile designs including a green turquoise brocade gown with iridescent net sash, beaded rainbow embroidery, pearls and emeralds, blue satin shoes, a pink rose and violet cherry palette, and a rich oriental emerald neckpiece.
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