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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1949
Page
16
Readers explore a broad revival of tweeds in casual and formal wear. Designers showcase lightweight to sturdy fabrics with subtle textures and patterns. Color, coordinated accessories, and versatile two-piece sets drive town and country styling for daywear and sports.
Fall fashion shifts toward lightweight yet warm fabrics with shrink resistant wool and easy care shirts. English tab collars, narrow ties, check patterns, and bright pastels define suits and sportswear. Caps and felt hats return, while knitwear and sweaters offer easy care and comfort.
A fashion feature highlights fall footwear with extended leather soles, squared and patched heels, and platform comebacks. It notes the return of the platform shoe, mid and high heels, and new pump designs in leather, suede, and patent finishes for women and teens, emphasizing comfort, style, and tailoring.
From shoulders to shanks a flatter silhouette returns this fall as designers plan reintroducing the 1920s boyish look. Corsets will reshape foundations to a flat back abdomen and waist while new curved unpointed brassieres finish the line. The flapper trend returns despite popular sentiment.
Detailed back yokes enhance coats with istitching or scalloped outlines. Shoulder lines are rounded, and new heavy fabrics suit styles such as dolman raglan and lego mutton. Pockets cuffs are generous, collars small, soft roll collars or Peter Pan styles appear on untrimmed coats.
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