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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
9
The article surveys bridal fashion focusing on veils, tulle, and simple silhouettes evolving amid embellishment and luxury trends. It highlights Paris influence, veiling styles, fabric choices like blue taffeta and cashmere, and the shift toward decorative but restrained detailing for modern weddings.
A fragmentary discussion questions modesty in fashion, noting differing views of evening gowns and bodices. Mentions elders’ shock at current styles and proposes a weight exercise using pebbles to shape the body, citing a doctor’s device. Text is incomplete and speculative.
Fragmentary notes describe a quiet wedding or convention scene with references to tailored suits, gardenias, and dress codes. Mentions of a French mark and an astro-related element hint at a broader social gathering, but details are unclear and names or dates are not provided.
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