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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1954
Page
6
Chronicle-Telegram highlights fall fashion as a high point with easy going lines. Comfortable garments blend graceful movement with durable fabrics and smart design for the modern active lifestyle. Fluid silhouettes invite ease while shaping remains subtle and functional.
Leather Industries of America highlights depth in shrunken grained and suede leathers for casual shoes, with dress shoes favoring aniline finishes. Cordovan adds color highlights, while soft grain, glove leathers, and suede accents appear in chukkas and desert boots. Town shoes trend slimmer, lighter, and darker, with black shoes gaining fashion prominence.
A 26 inch square extension table folds to twice its length with a two faced top gray plastic and mustard yellow when opened. Fall fashion emphasizes casual elegance with simple lines, increased washability, and varied fabrics from lustrous tweed to flannel. The focus is on the figure, with natural colors, waist emphasis, and subtle yet bold details shaping silhouettes.
Fashion writers spotlight fall 1954 styles emphasizing functional clothes for city and suburbia. Designs range from travel wear to career fashions, maternity styles, and outfits sized for tall and petite figures, with versatile suits, tunic jackets, slouch silhouettes, and soft fabrics like crepe velvet and tweed.
Color dominates the season with shadow-blacks and charcoal in menswear inspired looks. Rich browns like copper and cognac lead earthy palettes, while moss greens teal blues and deep reds appear in tweeds and monotones. Black Watch tartans and white striped oxford patterns highlight fabrics. late day dresses show pastel trims.
Eye catching diversity dominates the new season of hats with trims colors and finishes varied to fit every man. Brim felts appear lighter and tapered while homburgs use color texture and velvets for a sophisticated look. Tyroleans soften jaunty appeal for the young and a college porkni variation adds a traditional touch.
Little boys mirror their fathers in fall fashions featuring pink and black outfits, shadow black flannel suits with pink vests, and embroidered ties. popular vests in corduroy and wool, stretch nylon socks, high style trousers and Ivy League narrow legs in gray or black. brim styles vary from snapped down to curved or turned up. color palette ranges from pearl grey to oxford, beige, taupe, and deep browns with greens and burgundies in semi sport looks.
Fall coat collections echo grand dress silhouettes with slim controlled flares and military lines. Short straight coats, Cape collars, and belted silhouettes appear in maneuverable travel fabrics, while man-tailored coats in charcoal tones showcase menswear fabrics. Rich textures include tweeds, velours, chinchilla cloth, and fur trims with large soft collars and a refined, versatile look.
Decorator fabrics show a feminine note this fall with lustrous silks and velvets in softened colors for upholstery slipcovers and draperies. Bright prints range from Paris landscapes to Far Eastern line drawings and camel motifs, plus antique satin damasks and taffetas.
The maternity fashion news centers on a costume suit with a smart overblouse and matching jacket lining. Scarves are coordinated, the sailor dress remains key, and big middy collars highlight the neckline. Many detachable collars in linen or fur appear, with upbeat back details and bloused jackets in bright neutrals.
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