Satin dominates fashion from day to night in 1931 styles
Satin reigns in midseason wardrobes and fall costumes with sportswear and evening gowns alike. White and pastel satins lead casual and formal looks, with black or brown for later fall. capes replace sleeves, bows feature in many designs, and satin pajamas appear as formal wear in crepe satin.
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Paris
New Fall Millinery Styles Echo Second Empire Silhouettes
Fashion notes announce a sharp shift in autumn hats with small felt and velvet shapes tilted over one eye. Feathers appear as bright novelties or sweeping ostrich, drawing on Empress Haussmann era inspiration seen at Paris races.
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Sleeves Take Center Stage This Summer in Fashion
Fashion authorities note sleeves vary widely this season with designers offering multiple lengths and styles. Patou favors a snug forearm with a three inch cuff while Maggy Rouff showcases a dancing sleeve with six parallel tucks and cascading fabric that reveals white lining when arms move.
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Cottons Shine in Formal Wear with Silk and Satin
Sheer cotton fabrics like organdie batiste and dotted swiss rise to evening wear. June bridesmaids will wear pastel organdie, brides in embroidered batiste. Lighter cottons are paired with taffeta or silk crepe slips, with lace trimming or tulle overlays.
Red and White and Brown Fashion Alliance
A new color alliance appears in smart outfits with recurring brown and white pieces paired with red accents. One frock of brown and white printed silk is shown with a red hat and red accessories, while another brown suit features a red and white scarf and a red bag.
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