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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1950
Page
15
Read about fall fashion predicting a refined look with sheath silhouettes and longline jackets. It highlights braids, cords, velvets, plaids, and wool textures, urging bold color contrasts and rich finishes, including fur accents and dramatic necklines.
A fragmented description of autumn wool daytime dresses highlighting velvet touches, Jersey fabrics, pleated drapery, and color ranges from ruby to pumpkin. Notes on sleeves, beading with black velvet, high fullness skirts, and beaded pockets. Mentions chiffon wool, sidelights, and side panels shaping fullness.
Rayon suits, fully lined and warmly styled, are promoted for winter and all-season wear. Heavier weights build on spring and summer favorites with budget prices, offering warmth without bulk. New ray on fabrics enable soft, warm textures, popular in black and white checks and coordinated outfits.
The text describes a tuxedo style ensemble for fall 1980, noting long forms and a feathered theme. It mentions fabrics like fur and drape effects, with color options in white brown black and rust. The references include regimental influences and a hemline reacting to silhouette changes.
A 1920s style feature details Troy area stores unveiling latest hat creations. It describes varied shapes from mannish to feminine, textures like velours and beaver, with trims of feathers, jewels, and pearls. Colors range from black to coral. beaver, astrakhan, and Persian lamb furs appear, offering dramatic to understated options.
Report from a mixed campus poll on skirt lengths for fall shows approval for shorter hems among some students while others prefer mid-calf styles. The piece notes practical campus wardrobes, convertibles, and separate tops with jackets to adapt from day to evening wear.
Fall jewelry offerings feature unusual semi-precious stones set in modern designs for tweed suits and evening wear. Mint green and amber hues highlight irregular shapes, fringe rhinestones, pearl accents, and bold chokers. New pieces include a chunky bracelet with a smoking unit and collapsible holder for day and evening use.
The article surveys velvety textures in smart fall fabrics from silk and rayon velvets to jacquard and tweed blends. It highlights cotton rayon velvets and wool blends with a soft hand, weight, and warm drape, noting jersey looks mimicking velvet and new microfilaments for durability and comfort.
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