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Show WOOL-LIKE SILKS POPULAR FOR FALL Silks resembling wools are important. impor-tant. This is the first year that the texture of these fabrics has been perfected, per-fected, giving them the depth and heavy "hand" of woolens and at the same time the lightness and luxury characteristics of quality silks. They lend themselves beautifully to tailoring tailor-ing and the dressmaker detail of the prevailing mode and are ideal choices for early autumn costumes where a "fall" look but cool texture is still desired. de-sired. Later they may be worn in steam-heated rooms with the perfect comfort demanded by the American woman. The outstanding types are In very high twist, novelty constructions, both sides of the silk dull. Many are in heavy sheer constructions. Some have very flat finishes, continuing the sur-face sur-face influence of the taffetas and chiffons. chif-fons. Wool-like silks are being shown in the early American design collections for jacket suits and tailored dresses and some evening gowns. They are being made up in evening gowns and fur-trimmed suits. |