The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11

STYLES RECALL
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themselves appear black.
Mink tones IL brown. . spirited
rust and fascinating plum shade
are also In ths accessory plan -.
among these ooioss which viii b.
used 70 achieve the pew ''meee-
tone In costume harmony. NJ
contrasts achieved by varying tone
rather than greatly different
colors.
~ 10 still smart To strike . note
~ stark contrast IN ons's en-
semble. and for this purpose
there's = range u brilliant shades
such ~ lipstick red. brunns green.
gold. teal. f,,chsiA and squa--wtth
bois De rose and siats blue the
more delicate tones.
Because handbags are among
our more obvious accessories. they
are often chosen ~ the most
dramatic note In the ensemble. and
this season finds them squat and
soft. with wide. flat bottoms and
top handles favored.
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Rich In detail. handbags are
nevertheless feminine and simple;
roomy SVEN when small In Size;
and always functional without the |
annoyance Of tricky esdEets.
Alligator. susde. calf and patsnt
ara the most popular feathers, |
while fabrics such ~ ottoman and !
faille provide . new look.
just . few Of the dressmaker
touches which make fall handbags
interesting. are translucent iucits
frames. sunken slipper fastenings
and decorative slides. coiorfully
whipped edges. semi circular
shapes drsped on eiipticsl handles,
and the ubiquitous hustle bow seen
In every other fashion phase.
Gloves. too. live q life Of novelty.
magnificentIy restrained In decora-
ton and trimming. With dossbin.
suede. cspeskin. giace. pigskin and
goatskin among the preferred
feathers. fabric gloves take on the
increased importance Of leather
contrasts: while bunny and angors
gloves pack In college luggage and
are seen In the sport field.
Longer lengths predominats In
the glove silhouette. with the four
button length most popular. Com
Of leather or patent with
riede; thong lacing. pleated and
draped detail, stitching contrasts
and metallic trims, embroideries
and love knots" the opulence OF
lace on evening gloves. and fur TO
20 with untrimmed or fur coats
these are the predominating inter-
rsts In gloves for fall.
Belts are once again important
costume accents. and though mar
rover In depth this fall, they add
the drama Of longer buckles, and
trimmings such ~
hong -laclng. large links Of leather
,r gold, and the ornamentation Of
,eads and sequins. In belts. par
the hustle bow Is sig
because IL can convert .
dress 10 new season
pack interest.
Jewelry is more important than
I has been In years, and the plain
ness Of dress necklines calls for
with necklaces, which
,lso complement the back fulness
n so many fashions.
Gold Ia sculptured and mesh
shares interest with
,earls and canoes. rhinestones and
Necklaces choose fringe softness, 7
30-inch chains and hustle z
fleets of twisted and UNFINISHED
manipulation for 1889 excitement.
The simplicity Of sleeves calls Z
or the bracelet, either In indi- 4
Iidual design. or matching the Z
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