Fashion Notes on 19th Century Lingerie and Silks
The article surveys evolving undergarment trends, detailing the shift from longcloth garments to high straight front corsets, the rise of Valenciennes lace in nightwear, and the public reaction to risqué styles. It notes conservative views and the playful and provocative attitudes of the era.
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Exotic Color Combinations Mark 2nd and 3rd Marriages Fashion
A nostalgic look at wedding trousseaux reveals changing fashions from early 20th century to today. The reminiscences recount spartan 7owadays packing and the shift from heavy, lace-edged gowns and bust-enhancing undergarments to lighter, opaque fabrics and simpler silhouettes.
Fashion Talk on Color and Silk in Paris Paris Styles
A lively discussion on fashionable trends features bright colors in Paris houses, bead embroidery on evening frocks, color schemes like beige and flesh, and the use of two furs in outfits. It notes turtle necks for sports wear, appliqué embroidery, and the evolving shapes and silhouettes of new frocks.
Fluffy Desserts and Fashion Notes from A Kitchen Studio
A column blends dessert recipes with fashion commentary. It details rhubarb cake, fudge cake and apple rice pudding recipes with precise ingredients and steps, then shifts to couture notes on color palettes, fabrics and a jade green chiffon robe with orange accents and lace trims.
Beauty Proclamations and Night Time Care for Smooth Hands
A poetic piece urges daily beauty routines and relaxation to preserve youth. It emphasizes cleanliness as beauty’s foundation, aftercare for permanent waves, and a practical nightly program for hands. It lists three beauty nevers: avoid concealing disfigurements, avoid new experiments, and avoid grudging the time beauty requires.
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