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A Year in Fashion:1920

"Flapper Era Fashions"
Daywear: Dress #4

The Parisenne accents her new ease of line through the hips and makes the body of a dress in a slightly fitted style. The waistline is normal at the sides and the two-piece lower part is cut in one with the front. The use of the body lining is optional.

Use duvetyn, garbardine, serge, tricotine, light-weight velours, broadcloth or velveteen alone or with satin, or satin, etc. alone or with Georgette.

The original Butterick pattern number in 1920 was 2653. Braiding (Greek Key) on the dress was from pattern #10702. This model is carrying a fox stole.

Article Bibliographical Information:

Delineator Magazine, Vol. XCVII, No 6, Nov. 1920, pp. 120-121.

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