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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

6

Fashion photos show diverse 1920s bathing and riding outfits

The image set from B. Altman and Fashion Camera Company highlights a tan roshanara cape with satin trim a blue crepe de chine bathing suit with white jersey components a gray blue bathing costume with scarlet details a gray home spun riding habit a tan trico serge top coat with a cape and bone buttons and a black white riding suit plus simple blue jersey bathing suit ensembles as spring warmth spurs seaside fashion and outdoor wear contrasts with urban silhouettes. The writes note seashore life contrasts with rapid city growth as warm days bring sudden bathing season fashion surges.

B. Altman & Co Joel Feder Joeler Fashion Camera Company Lefit B. Altman

City leisure life contrasts with country living in dress

The piece contrasts urban pleasures with country life and notes that travel to the shore differs in tone from mountain trips. It observes the broader variety of city activities and implies a lifestyle gap between urban and rural living.

Beach fashion colors brighten sands and boardwalk

Beachgoers favor brilliant colors to stand out among dull sands and crowds. The text notes occasional white gray or black outfits contrast with multicolored attire, urging readers to avoid plain drab tones and to consider new features while guarding against mere reflection of trends.

Ostend Fashion Proves Spirit Beyond War

Ostend may be in enemy hands yet its spirit shines through in bathing costumes. New and smart outfits have been produced despite hardship, and the latest designs show resilience and determination in style.

Ostend

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