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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
6
A reflective piece on how women struggle to dress well within limited means. It notes three classes of dressing: those who succeed, those who attempt, and those who ignore fashion. The narrator recalls a man’s eye for style, illustrates the pitfalls of a misfitting coat, and argues for simpler, better-cut garments. A concluding expert suggests two or three flawless gowns and classic black and white styling.
A palm leaf design waist with stock collar and straight end tie on tan or white pongre fabric marketed as elegant waist wear for discerning women. Emphasizes perfect fit, rich quality, and superior fabric to satisfy refined taste.
The gown described is a princess style imported costume from Douelllet Paris. The design emphasizes simplicity and perfect completion with every line noted as graceful. The Parisian gown features art nouveau silk, guimpe arrangement, and a medieval undersleeve, deemed exemplary and worth study.
The author advises spending on few, well chosen garments for street and best wear. She urges keeping fashions simple, clean and well fitting, with separate outfits for different occasions and durable shoes. A Gibgon blouse costume in black etamine is shown as an example.
The article argues that lavish dress brings small hassles for women including higher travel costs, burdens of handling large gowns, and impolite cabbies. It notes long trailing skirts cause lopsided posture, shoulder strain, and wrist congestion, praising short skirts as a remedy though recognizing admiration for a flowing gown’s aesthetic.
The face reflects physical health, showing signs of disease before the patient notices. Eyes, eyelids, and brow movements signal issues from lung problems to chest pain, while restlessness hints at pain and illness.
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