A COMPLETE COURSE IN DRESSMAKING
dered with crepe, one and one-half inches wide. One may have the border of the face veil grosgrain ribbon if preferred. In fact, the crepe is not used on the veil unless the hat is trimmed with crepe.
Mourning handkerchiefs no longer have a deep border of black. Just a very narrow black rolled edge is the approved style.
If one is mourning a parent, a child or a sister or brother, more white is worn with the black. For instance, instead of just the white collar and cuffs, a dress may have a white vest.
All white is considered just as deep mourning as black.
Second Mourning: No crepe is worn in second mourning, and more white is introduced.
It is permissible to wear a white blouse with a black skirt or a black and white dress, as a figured foulard or a black dotted white swiss. White net often is used as trimming in second mourning.
After second mourning, it is wise to choose subdued colors, such as taupe, dark blue and brown before wearing bright colors.
HOW TO USE YOUR FASHION MAGAZINES
Do you get full value out of your fashion magazines? Do they bring the style centers into your sewing room? Do they talk to you and tell you that sleeves are long, or three
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