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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
12
Spring fashion centers on easy wear and chic tailoring with bolero jackets, jacket dresses, and long topcoats. Soft silks and crepes show trim waistlines, drapery and tailored silhouettes, while prints and stripes dominate. Pockets expand, navy and black lead colors, and refined fabrics like rayon crepes set the season.
Fashion trend reports softer dress details for sports dresses with flexible collars and plain sleeves. Skirts feature tailored pleats and lobe sleeves gain acceptance for golf. New spun rayon blends with wool are introduced for year round weight suitable from now through summer.
A fashion note describes how suits offer versatility for both travel and local wear. The piece highlights smart styling options and different poses to showcase suits in multiple settings.
A white silk chiffon wedding gown features a horizontally tucked bodice and a demure silhouette. The bride wears a headdress of white violets and a newly popular brief veil.
Smart young brides to be select heirloom silks with basque bodices and point collars. Skirts feature gathered flounces and leg o mutton sleeves with lace fichu effects. Veils shift toward short circular veils and flower toppers while long veils remain traditional.
Evening fashion notes spotlight spring glamour with rayon jersey dresses and jacket styles suited for dinner. Detailing emphasizes midriff, shoulder, and bosom while bouffant silhouettes and lace fabrics appear in black and white ensembles.
Navy and black silk marquisette gowns with white lingerie touches appear in the lighter fashion category. Ankle length chiffons on white grounds feature beading or appliqué to highlight prints. New plaid and stripe tones mix yellow green brown grey wine and yellow for dresses that whirl to the Spring song.
A note on soft sport dresses emphasizes full skirts in a peasant manner with strong swagger and visible pockets as a fashion detail.
The article notes knitwear as a smart wardrobe staple for spring with wearable pre and costume style suits. It highlights originality in weave and hand-made look, with multi color and white on gray stripes offering richly detailed styling for everyday wear.
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