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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1981
Page
12
The piece notes August heat clashes with winter wool ads in newspapers and stores. It describes mannequins in long skirts and shoppers in sundresses while fashion magazines push woolens and Donegal tweeds. Author mentions craving summer outfits amid winter-ready displays.
A shopper laments buying summer clothes for winter and a wardrobe consultant warns prices high and sizes limited. She recalls Fourth of July purchases turning heavy for winter and warns that remaining summer stock may vanish as planners urge early fall outfits.
A 1981 survey reports lingerie evolving into a major retail force led by women in the workforce. Garter belts return as a strong seller while see through fabrics and lustrous silks rise in demand. Girdles slip as fashion shifts and slips rise with DVF’s dresses. Bras stay resilient as fitters regain visibility.
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