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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1916
Page
27
The article surveys evolving skirt styles from bustle and hoop to circular and flare shapes. Designers avoid repetition as coats and jackets compete with summer suits while the Easter Parade signals upcoming trends. The silhouette shifts toward an open fan outline with varied tunics and bodices, predicting wide side flares for both day and evening wear.
An article surveys summer fashion with bold colors and varied fabrics. It highlights dark blues, greens, purples, and grays against pastels, gray linen and silk accents, and bright Watercoats in linen, corded silk, chintz, or Rajah. Oriental designs and striking color blends define smart warm weather wear, contrasting wartime austerity with lively frocks, ribbons, and elaborate hats.
The article surveys wide brimmed hats like the Lamballe and Halo, tulle underbrims, ribbons and rose clusters, with veils and feathers. It notes summer accessories such as beaded handbags, vanity items, and coop of fabrics including organdie, taffeta, mull, Georgette crepe, and linen. It highlights combinations of materials and the rise of fashionable pairings like embroidery, grosgrain, and crystal accents.
A quirk of old hatting lore explains left side bows: the left hand was more common, cords wrapped around the crown, and the bow ended on the left for easier grasping, with later fashion shifts making the bow obsolete. The piece then rambles through luxury fashion, tracing trends from Marie Antoinette to modern evening frocks and decorative trimming in vibrant colors and fabrics.
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