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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
16
Fashion notes hats should contrast neutral outfits with bright colors. Styles range from pillbox to cloche, brimmed after five, and street wear with cushiony brims. Forward tilts appear, French hats influence, sidetipped stays popular, straws vary in weave and novelty, individuality wins as Spring arrives.
Better research in porcelain enamelware aims to improve durability for home kitchens hospitals and institutions enhancing utensil quality and consistency across settings.
A new pin on button designed for quick on clothing aims to ease housewives students and career women. Inventor Joseph Schalet credits a corn sheller for the swivel idea that lets the button turn without tearing fabric. Buttons come in bone metal plastic and mother of pearl with safety back pins. men’s shirt versions are not yet ready.
The piece argues for parental time off from children, noting counselors need breaks and parents also tire. It suggests weekends with an understanding guardian, grandmothers acting as guardians, reliable babysitters, or cooperative arrangements among families to adopt each other’s youngsters for a day or more as a practical vacation from kids.
For safer sauces and puddings there is no danger of sticking or burning when using a porcelain enameled double boiler. The design provides even heat distribution and gentle simmering for delicate mixtures.
New York fashion preview notes next half century should favor practical styles. Maurice Reutter argues modern women learned by trial and error to wear flattering, functional clothes. Debonnaire touch features collars, capelets, belted jackets, and city jackets. Pauline Trigere presents suave collection with sheer fabrics, iridescent color layering, winged silhouette coats, and avant gown over gowns.
Toddlers get story pictures to embroider with simple stitchery pattern 7148. Includes pieces in sizes 1 through 4, improved visuals, charts, photos, and complete directions for easy work. Send twenty cents to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept. P.O. Box 168 Chelsea NY.
A 13 year old asks how to handle two boys she likes and cannot date for two years. The advice urges kindness to both, avoid hurting feelings, and notes future shifts in attraction.
Reader asks if a size 38 can wear skirts with separate skin panels. Blair advises loose swinging panels in soft fabrics like crepe or wool for mature wearers, with slim back or center front panels to avoid bulk and create a slimming line.
The piece describes pastel outfits including pale pink and champagne tones with cotton prints for teens, featuring a reversible jacket with two matching skirts and multiple skirt lengths. Accessories include candy colored arrow hats, floral trims, pins, and quills, plus guidance on girdle choice for a small waist and large hips.
The piece argues a basic black dress remains the best affordable option this winter, adaptable with inexpensive accessories. It highlights the dress’s longevity, ease of care, and flattering versatility, noting black trims and color accents can keep it stylish and slimming for many seasons.
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